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Local Finalists Announced for 2024 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Tuesday, June 11

-- WICHITA SPORTS COMMISSION RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission will host the 26th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, Wednesday, June 26th at Intrust Bank Arena. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments. Greater Wichita Area Athletic... Read More.

Central Kansas League All-League Baseball & Softball Teams Announced, Multiple Local Athletes Named

Tuesday, May 28

BASEBALL First Team:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Whit Rodes 12 HesstonP Tony Moore 12 HoisingtonP Brady Hope 12 LarnedP Jayden Mies 12 PrattC Solomon Goforth 12 Lyons1B Carson Gray 12 Lyons1B Ty Heitschmidt 10 Smoky Valley2B Brady Hope 12 Larned3B Tony Moore 12 HoisingtonSS Nash Wray* 11 HavenOF Keagan Shelite 11 HesstonOF Wrikin Scobee 12 LyonsOF Jayden Mies 12 PrattOF Owen Schmidt 11 PrattUTIL Josiah Schmidt 10 PrattDH Chandler Ingold* 11 Haven* = Unanimous Second Team:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Dalton Bontrager 11 HavenP Keagan Shelite 11 HesstonP Wrikin Scobee 12 LyonsP Barrett Bolen 12 PrattC Carson Shaver 11 Larned2B Creston Pore 10 Pratt3B Barrett Bolen 12 PrattSS Gunnar Lewis 12 HesstonOF Dustin Loughric 12 HavenOF Lane French 11 HoisingtonOF Tristan Regan 10 LarnedOF Caleb Strong 9 PrattUTIL Ty Lastinger 12 HavenDH Aedan O’Halloran 12 Hesston Honorable Mention:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Kaden Eskins 12 HalsteadC Brandon Chege 12 HalsteadOF Tucker Divine 12 HalsteadOF Kaden Eskins 12 HalsteadP Preston Sander 12 Haven3B Brogan Wray 9 Haven3B Whit Rhodes 12 Hesston3B Zander... Read More.

Reno County Declares Local Disaster

Monday, May 20

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commission Chairman Randy Parks has authorized a verbal disaster declaration for Reno County due to the damage caused by strong winds on Sunday evening, May 19, 2024. The Disaster Declaration Resolution will be signed... Read More.

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On April 26th, local representatives convened for the annual Western Kansas Congressional Delegation event, hosted by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaborative effort, orchestrated by participating Chambers of Commerce, including the... Read More.

Local Firefighter Ensures Proper Car Seat Installation for Area Children

Wednesday, April 17

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Thanks to the volunteer efforts of a local firefighter, parents in Barton County can rest a little easier.Cody Ruble, Great Bend Fire Department captain and paramedic, also serves as a car seat technician and was... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $610,000 For Local Organizations

Thursday, March 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 4-8 over $610,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of over 50 county... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties.The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

Reno County Approves Local Funding for IdeaTek Grant After Change of Heart

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After two lengthy discussions and an initial tie vote on the request, Reno County Commissioners voted Wednesday to commit $25,000 in economic development funds and sign a letter of support on behalf of IdeaTek which is seeking a... Read More.

Local Microbreweries Seek Senate Action for SB511 to Permit Direct Sales to Consumers

Thursday, February 22

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although they may be competitors, microbrewery owners across Kansas, and especially in local communities are coming together in support of Senate Bill No. 511, which has been brought to the Kansas Senate after microbrewers have noticed a similarity... Read More.

Multiple Local Wrestlers to Advance to State Championships

Sunday, February 18

Hutch High finished 9th in the team standings and qualified seven wrestlers for state at the 5A regional that wrapped up Saturday in Arkansas City. The Salt Hawks were led by Cruz Cannon, who lost in the finals at 106 to Oscar Gauna of... Read More.

Local High School Swimmers Compete at Boys State Championship in Topeka

Sunday, February 18

TOPEKA, Kan. - Below are results from local schools for the 2024 5-1A Boys Swimming & Diving State Championship in Topeka, KS, along final times.200 MEDLEY RELAY:Hutchinson - 14th (Jordon Graham, Lakin Franz, Zion Hayes, Trent McLelland) - 1:52.77Buhler - 15th (Eli White, Marshall Birney,... Read More.

Hutchinson Local Raising Funds to Take Disabled Veterans to Annual Fly Tying Convention for Healing

Thursday, February 15

WICHITA, Kan. — A group dedicated to the physical and emotional healing of disabled veterans through fly fishing activities and education is currently requesting funds to help take disabled veterans to Sowbug Roundup, an annual Fly Tying Convention in Mountain Home, Ark.Scott Harwood,... Read More.