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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the YearHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service.Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

KVA names Players, Coaches of the Year

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Volleyball Association named its Players and Coaches of the Year for the 2025 season.6APlayer of the Year: Peyton Kubik, Blue Valley West.Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West.5APlayer of the Year: Grace Martin, St. Thomas Aquinas.Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, St. Thomas Aquinas.4APlayer... Read More.

Hutchinson Chamber Names Farm Focus Family of the Year, Honors Local Businesses at November Breakfast

Wednesday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 12, 2025) - On Wednesday morning, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its November membership breakfast, sponsored by PrairieLand Partners, celebrating local achievements in business and agriculture.The event kicked off by naming Acoustic Contracting, Inc. as the November Small Business... Read More.

Salina City Commission Names New City Manager

Monday, August 25

SALINA, Kan. — Following more than two hours of executive sessions, current interim City Manager Jacob Wood was selected Monday evening by the Salina City Commission to fill the post on a permanent basis.After the vote Wood thanked the Commission for placing their confidence... Read More.

Trio of Jayhawks Hear Names Called in 2025 MLB Draft

Tuesday, July 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball infielder/outfielder Brady Counsell, right-handed pitcher Alex Breckheimer and outfielder Derek Cerda were all selected in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday. The three Jayhawks drafted marks nine players picked from Kansas in the last... Read More.

Lindsborg Names New City Administrator

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lyons Assistant City Administrator Tanner Faust has been named the new City Administrator in Lindsborg. He will assume his new position July 18, succeeding Kristi Northcutt who stepped down in March to become director of the University of Kansas Public Management... Read More.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Nicolas Caton as Teen Site Director

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson today named Nicolas Caton as its new teen site director, replacing Tabetha Gray as the Club's director of the program excellence. In his new role, Caton will be responsible for the daily operation and supervision... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Names Graham Klemme as New Executive Director

Tuesday, May 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 19, 2025) — StartUp Hutch, Reno County’s leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses, has named Graham Klemme as its new Executive Director. Klemme brings a wealth of national experience in early-stage entrepreneurship, community building, and innovation to the organization.Originally from... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA Names Brad Dillon Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner Coach of the Year at Annual Celebration

Thursday, May 8

WICHITA, Kan. — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year. They are the highest awards presented... Read More.

From Club Kid to Club Storyteller: Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Alliyah Gray New Marketing and Development Coordinator

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 5, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson announced today that Alliyah Gray has been named the marketing and development coordinator, effective May 5. She replaces Elicia Lance who accepted a position with Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler.It’s difficult... Read More.

KHP Releases Names of the Eight Fatalities in Crash Near Greeley Sunday

Monday, May 5

GREELEY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has released more information on a Sunday evening crash on US 169 northeast of Greeley that killed eight people and injured one another. It occurred just before 5:45 p.m. at US 169 and Virginia Road, in the... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.