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Travis Goff Provides Update on Memorial Stadium, Allen Fieldhouse Renovations

Friday, June 2

By Nathan Swaffar, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - In an email sent to donors on Friday, Kansas Athletics Director Travis Goff provided an update regarding ongoing renovations to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse. The email detailed when future plans would be announced regarding...

Salvador Perez, Zack Greinke named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for May

Friday, June 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that catcher Salvador Perez and right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for May. The awards are determined by a local media vote.Perez paced the...

Land Management, Burn Training to Take Place June 8 & 9

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A series of Managing Brush Piles workshops will take place June 8-9 in Hutchinson and Burrton. The workshops are sponsored by the Kansas Prescribed Fire Council in partnership with Reno County Emergency Management, KSU Extension, USDA NRCS, and Kansas Forest Service.The...

Lyons Among 14 Communities to Receive Funding for the Creation of New Murals

Friday, June 2

By KansasCommerce.gov TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create 38 new murals and public art projects that...

Salvation Army’s Donut Day Contest a Success, Brings in Almost $7k

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – In celebration of National Donut Day Friday, the Hutchinson Salvation Army held a donut eating contest at their Thrift Store at B and Main Friday Morning. The event raised $6,555.By consuming 11 ¼ donuts in five minutes, Jared Heinen from Prairieland...

Marshall, Moran Outline Clash of Perspective on Federal Debt-limit Bill

Friday, June 2

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South Hutchinson Selects Jeff Schenk to be City Administrator

Friday, June 2

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The South Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to hire Jeff Schenk to be the next city administrator at tonight’s special meeting.Schenk brings more than 15 years of public sector experience to the role, having most recently served as the interim...

Salt City Splash to Delay Opening to Sunday, June 4

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Salt City Splash delayed opening to Saturday, June 3 due to mechanical issues at the aquatic center. While the mechanical issues have been fixed, one more day is needed to insure the safety of patrons. The Splash will open for the...

National Donut Day: Salvation Army to Celebrate with Donut Eating Contest

Thursday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Salvation Army in Hutchinson is once again hosting a Donut Day Donut Eating Contest on National Donut Day. Stop by the Salvation Army Family Store, 200 S. Main St. on Friday, June 2nd, to cheer on and vote for your...

KDOC Seeks Help Identifying Slow Internet Spots

Thursday, June 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Department of Commerce is asking residents to help identify where internet speed improvements are most needed. Feedback from the survey will help the agency decide how to allocate funding for broadband development.The state government created an internet speed...

Summit in Topeka Addresses Food Insecurity

Thursday, June 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Advocates for low-income Kansans say pandemic food-assistance policies reduced food insecurity, and they would like to see those programs extended. Various anti-poverty advocacy groups met at the Hunger Action Summit in Topeka to discuss how to tackle the problem of...