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Collete Named Defensive Player of the Week

Wednesday, October 1

Chanute, KS - Women's Volleyball Trinity Collette earned Defensive player of the week for KJCCC after a stellar week that saw the panthers go 3-2 against some of the Nations best competition. See the full story from the conference below.COLBY, Kan. – Cowley College... Read More.

Wind Surge, Former K-State Star Culpepper Named Twins’ Minor League Player of the Year

Tuesday, September 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former K-State All-American Kaelen Culpepper was named the 2025 Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Year, earning the organization's Sherry Robertson Award.Culpepper, who was drafted 21st overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, quickly made the jump to Double-A in... Read More.

Barton’s Potter named week five conference and national Women’s Soccer Division I Player of the Week

Thursday, September 25

September 24, 2025Katie Potter of the Barton Community College women's soccer team has been named not only the KJCCC, but NJCAA, Division I Women's Soccer Player of the Week.Potter played a key role in Barton's perfect 3-0 week, which included a 5-2 victory knocking... Read More.

ACC Named Gugnani Named Grant Administrator and Government Relations Officer

Friday, September 12

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 12, 2025) — Allen Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonia Gugnani as the new Grant Administrator and Government Relations Officer. Gugnani brings over two decades of progressive experience in higher education, with a strong background in academic leadership,... Read More.

Barton’s Pruitt and Olander named week three KJCCC Volleyball honors

Thursday, September 11

Indigo Pruitt and Aubrey Olander of the 3rd ranked Barton Community College volleyball team have been selected for week three Division I honors distributed the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.The duo dominated the middle net helping lead Barton to five victories during the week beginning... Read More.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Sunday, September 7

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.

Walker Named Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sterling College

Monday, September 1

STERLING, Kan. (August 20, 2025) — Sterling College has named Dr. John Walker as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. In this role, Walker will serve as the senior academic officer of the College and a member of the President’s Cabinet. He... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Awards Finalists Named

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Thrive Allen County announced Monday the finalists for the 18th Annual Award Celebration.Finalists in the Education category of Haile Luken, Dug Kerr and the Allen Entrepreneurship Series.Recreation finalists are Allen County Country Club, Biblesta, and Iola Community Theatre. The finalists... Read More.

Local Schools Named to KSHSAA Performing Arts Commended List

Tuesday, August 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - McPherson High School, Buhler High School, and Sterling High School were named to the Commended List for the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award.The award recognizes the best schools in Kansas in performing arts, selected by committees from the Kansas Music... Read More.

Bryce Foster Named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List

Friday, August 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas redshirt senior Bryce Foster was one of 40 centers to be named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in... Read More.

Salina City Manager Finalists Named

Tuesday, August 5

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has announced its City Manager finalists. Following a nationwide search led by Government Professional Solutions, the three City Manager finalists are Darrin Tangeman of Orleans, Massachusetts; Michael Tremblay of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland; and Jacob Wood... Read More.

Heather Neuhofel Named First-Ever Site Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Tuesday, August 5

SALINA, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce Heather Neuhofel as the inaugural Site Director of the brand-new Boys & Girls Club of Salina. With more than a decade of experience in youth development, Heather steps into a... Read More.