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Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council Awards Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Youth Philanthropy Council of Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded $5,000 in grants to seven organizations at a ceremony Sunday at the Hutchinson Art Center.Led by students from across Reno County, the Youth Philanthropy Council is a grantmaking program designed to involve...

Region VI Basketball Semis and Finals Head to Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. – Region VI basketball has their Final Four men’s and women’s basketball teams after Tuesday quarterfinals, and those still standing face a tough test in Wichita.The 2023 NJCAA Region VI basketball tournament rolls into Friends University’s Garvey Gymnasium Friday and Saturday. Semifinals...

Coffeyville Upends Dragons in Region VI Quarterfinals

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team saw something that hadn't happened since 2001 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Region VI Tournament at the Sports Arena.Coffeyville's Kyleigh Ortiz drilled 8 of 11 shots from 3-point...

Barton Stuns Dragons in Region VI Quarterfinals

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team was 1 minute, 16 seconds away from pulling off a huge Region VI Tournament road victory on Tuesday night.With Hutchinson leading by five points entering the final minute, the...

Record Breaking Night for Lady Warriors in NAIA Opening Round

By SCWarriors.com PARK CITY, Kan.-There was plenty to cheer for as the Lady Warriors took to the court in Park City at Hartman Arena for the NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament First Round play. Career accomplishments were reaching, season accomplishments are within reach and...

HutchCC Spirit Squad Competes at Region IV Competition

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationOLATHE, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Spirit Squad earned two runner-up finishes on Sunday at the 2023 Region VI Cheer and Dance Championships.The Blue Dragon Cheer Squad finished second in the Advanced Small Co-ed division.The Dragon Dolls earned second...

Wilson Named The Sporting News All-America First Team

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Two days after garnering unanimous Big 12 Player of the Year and All-Big 12 First Team honors, Kansas redshirt-junior Jalen Wilson has been named to 2022-23 The Sporting News All-America First Team announced Tuesday.Joining Wilson on The Sporting News All-America First...

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday on a 3-2 vote agreed to proceed with the long-discussed remodeling project at the Reno County Courthouse. The decision comes with changes from a proposal that had been recommended earlier.Deleted from the plans to save on expenses...

EPA to Permit More Ethanol Sales

UNDATED (HPM) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a request to allow several midwestern states to sell gasoline with 15% ethanol year-round. But the new rules don’t take effect until the summer of 2024.Troy Bredenkamp is the vice president of public policy...

Wichita Teacher’s Union Wants to Ban Cell Phones in Schools

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) - The union representing Wichita teachers is asking the state’s largest school district to ban cell phones from classrooms. The proposal from United Teachers of Wichita comes as several districts across the country have tightened their policies regarding cell phones.The union...

Warrior Men’s Basketball Heads to NCCAA National Tournament

By Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. - There is just something special about the atmosphere of a win or go home game. The Sterling College men had the opportunity to host one of those games as they took on the Southwestern Christian University Eagles. The...