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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.

Bethany College Names Dr. Laura Crawley as 16th President

Friday, February 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (Feb 27. 2025) — The Bethany College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Crawley as the 16th president of Bethany College. Dr. Crawley, a distinguished leader in higher education, brings a wealth of experience in academic... Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Names Matt Ulmer 7th Head Coach in Program History

Friday, January 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Matt Ulmer, a proven winner at the highest level with a track record of successful player development, postseason triumphs and elite recruiting, has been named the seventh head coach in Kansas volleyball history, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced Friday. Ulmer,... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January.Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday.Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.

Allen Community College Names New President

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Dr. Lyvier Leffler has been named the new President of Allen Community College. Dr. Leffler, who brings over two decades of higher education leadership to Allen, is expected to assume the office January 21, 2025. Dr. Leffler was selected... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

HutchCC Board Names Presidential Finalists

Thursday, April 4

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College has named three finalists for the College president’s position as they search for a replacement for retiring President Carter File.The finalists are Dr. Joel Michaelis, Mr. Greg Nichols and Dr.... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board Adopts Names Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner for New Reno County Child Care Facilities

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER/HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night accepted the guaranteed maximum price on three construction projects and adopted names of the two new daycare facilities that are part of a Reno County child Care initiative.The child care... Read More.

McPherson Hospital President and CEO Lewis Newberry Retiring, Hospital Board Names Tanner Wealand Interim President and CEO

Friday, February 9

By the McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital announces that current president and CEO, Lewis Newberry, has made the decision to retire, effective Friday, February 9.Newberry shared that retirement is something that has been on his mind for months now, and stated... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Names Dave Sotelo as Director of Strategic Growth

Wednesday, February 7

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the appointment of David Sotelo as the Director of Strategic Growth, a newly established position aimed at fostering sustainable growth, economic development, and community enhancement.In this key leadership role,... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl names Brice Kesler as New Executive Director

Thursday, December 28

KANSAS – The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors is pleased to announce Brice Kesler as its new Executive Director effective January 1, 2024. Kesler will replace B.J. Harris, whose resignation was accepted in November to step down at the end of 2023 to... Read More.

KVA Names Volleyball Player of the Year, All-State Honorees

Monday, November 13

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered TOPEKA, Kan. – Olathe Heritage Christian’s Rachel Van Gorp, Hillsboro’s Zaylee Werth and Little River’s Alaina Eck each repeated as players of the year in their respective classifications when the Kansas Volleyball Association announced its All-State teams on Sunday.Van Gorp... Read More.