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Laura Savage Joins McPherson County as 4-H Youth Development Agent

Tuesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Laura Savage will begin serving as the McPherson County 4-H youth development extension agent, effective June 9. McPherson County’s extension office is in McPherson, Kansas.Savage earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Tabor College. She has most recently been employed... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Clinches Share of League Title, Sweep Buhler on Youth & Senior Night

Wednesday, May 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - To others, it may have been a normal Tuesday. For McPherson High School Baseball, it was anything but normal. It was a special night as the Bullpups swept the Buhler Crusaders to clinch a share of the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League... Read More.

Hutch Rec to Host Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec will host area adaptive youth at the annual Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis of Downtown Hutchinson.This year’s meet features 66 participants in 7th-12th grades from Hutchinson, Buhler, and Nickerson school districts. It also includes... Read More.

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church.The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

Reno County Youth Award $5,000 in Grants

Thursday, April 3

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to nine organizations at a ceremony in March at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by high school students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking... Read More.

Investing in Youth Education

Tuesday, April 1

Ag Education on the Move is a comprehensive curriculum that provides third-grade students across the state with information about the state’s agriculture industries. In this episode, program director Heather Fletcher discusses how support from the Missouri Beef Industry Council makes the beef lesson possible. The... Read More.

MaKayla Michael Named 2024 Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — MaKayla Michael was chosen as Reno County Youth Services Employee of the Year.Youth Services' supervisors and members of administration choose vote for the people chosen as Employees of the Month throughout the year and from that group of people an... Read More.

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.

5th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Welcomes the Public to the Tradeshow and Judging on March 5th

Monday, March 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) for Barton County students in grades 7-12. This unique competition empowers students to develop and pitch business ideas while competing... Read More.

5th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Seeks Young Innovators, Mentors & Supporters

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) for Barton County students in grades 7-12. This unique competition empowers middle and high school students to develop and pitch... Read More.

Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tradeshow

Tuesday, February 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Southwind Extension District, in partnership with Network Kansas and Allen County E-Communities invites the public to the Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tradeshow, where students within the surrounding communities prepare business plans, business presentations and compete in a local... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs First in Nation Executive Order to Ensure Federal Benefits Belong to Foster Care Youth

Monday, January 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 25-01, which aims to reform how federal benefits are allocated to foster youth. This executive order is the first of its kind in the nation and seeks to end... Read More.