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Diaz Receives Kansas Independent College Scholarship

Wednesday, May 1

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Wendy Diaz was recognized by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) for excellence in academics, character, and integrity, along with her commitment to the value of a private college education in Kansas. She...

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The...

HutchCC to Celebrate Graduates Friday

Wednesday, May 1

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony this Friday, May 3 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm and will recognize students graduating with...

Graphic Art Exhibition Caps Year for Three Sterling Seniors

Tuesday, April 30

Larned State Correctional Facility and Barton Community College Hold Learning Celebration

Tuesday, April 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF) honored the achievements of LSCF residents at their annual learning celebration on April 10.Graduates were awarded their...

Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest.Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner.Also, the...

Ponce Named Ambassador of the Year

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Katie Ponce has been selected as the 2023-2024 Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year.Katie is a 2022 graduate of Macksville High School. ...

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in...

HutchCC Meat Evaluation Team Claims National Championship

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College meat animal evaluation team wrapped up a strong spring with a national championship from the All East Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest hosted by Mississippi State University April 18-20.

Earth Matters on Mission to Inspire Young Minds Through Power of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tuesday, April 30

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Earth Matters volunteers are on a mission to boost environmental consciousness and inspire young minds to combat pollution through the power of reduce, reuse, and recycle! Our journey kicked off...

Zion Burgess to Represent Hutchinson and Kansas in Bid to Become Southwest Region Youth of the Year June 12

Monday, April 29

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 12th, Zion will meet in Dallas to represent Hutchinson and the state of Kansas in a bid to become the Southwest Region Youth of the Year. Zion is...

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them. This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration...