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ESSER Funds Approved to Boost Student Reading, Provide Signage for Headstart

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Sheila Berridge, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, along with Tonya Neville, a teacher at Morgan Elementary School, presented to the board a request to fund a new reading program. This program, called Amplify BOOST reading and mCLASS, was piloted by a group...

Lynch Tosses Quality Start as Royals Settle for Split

By: Joey Johnston, Kansas City Royals ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (mlb.com/royals) - The Royals went quietly Sunday at Tropicana Field. They had just four hits, all singles. They struck out 17 times. There weren’t any particularly hard outs, and there...

Collegiate Baseball Scores and Monday’s Schedule

FridayKCLBPark City Rangers 12, Wellington Heat 8McPherson Pipeliners 0, El Dorado Walnuts 10Kingman Islanders 14, Kansas Curve 6MidWest Moos 4, Dirtbag Baseball Club 10SCLDerby Twins 7, Haysville Aviators 3Kansas Cannons...

Brian Tate Named Kansas Volleyball Assistant Coach

Courtesy of The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Head Coach Ray Bechard has announced the addition of Brian Tate to the Kansas volleyball staff. Tate, who was previously a volunteer assistant in the program, will now be solidified on staff as...

Yake Shines in Surge Loss

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com/wichita) – Wind Surge shortstop Ernie Yake was the stand-out player of the game when he went 2-3 at the plate and drove in a run in a low scoring ball game. He also had a couple...

Kyle Cameron, Student at HCTEA, Wins SkillsUSA Roofing Competition

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kyle Cameron, a student at Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, recently won the National SkillsUSA gold medal by placing first in the high school Commercial Roofing competition.The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 19-23 in Atlanta, GA, is...

Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America Concert is Monday Night

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America concert will take place Monday, June 26th, at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.The Hutchinson Brass Quintet will also be featured.“We will celebrate America, honor active...

New Beginnings, Inc. Seeks Donations of Essential Items for Noel Lodge Shelter

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – New Beginnings, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need, is reaching out with a heartfelt request. Their homeless shelter, Noel Lodge, provides a safe haven for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, offering them a chance to rebuild their...

Area Child Care Capacity Grant Awards Announced

KANSAS – Organizations in six mid-Kansas area counties will share in nearly $43.6 million in funding through Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grants approved Friday by the Kansas Children's Cabinet. Two of the recipients will also be receiving Innovative Community Grants through the process.The Reno...

Home Prices Keep Rising but Cloud County Homes Remain Affordable

KANSAS (KPR) — Home prices just seem to keep going up. Within the last two years, real incomes have fallen under the weight of historic inflation. At the same time, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have sent mortgage rates soaring.While the demand from...