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McPherson USD 418 Reaches Contract Agreement for 2025-26 School Year, Board Sets Special Meeting for Friday, Dec. 19

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 and its teachers have finally reached a contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers are currently voting on the agreement, and the Board of Education has set a special meeting for Friday morning at 11 a.m. to... Read More.

Great Bend’s Ian Premer named Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year

Sunday, December 7

The 2025 Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year is Ian Premer, a standout athlete from Great Bend High School.Premer, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end/wide receiver/running back/linebacker/defensive back, was recognized for his exceptional two-way performance, leadership, academics (4.0 GPA, first in his class) and... Read More.

Buhler Volleyball Team Hands out End of the Year Awards

Saturday, December 6

The Buhler High School Crusader volleyball team released its End of the Year Awards for the 2025 season Friday on social media.Kills leader: Emerson Waldren 315.Digs leader: Rorey Waldren 227.Aces leader: Addy Keller 33.Assists leader: Rorey Waldren 325.Blocks leader: Addy Keller 64.Digs in a match: Aubrey Leiker 20.Digs in a... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the YearHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service.Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

AVCTL I All-League Honors Announced; Hutch High’s Jackson Anderson Named Defensive Player of the Year

Tuesday, November 25

The Hutchinson High School Salthawk football team, which posted a 7-3 record in 2025, placed several players on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I football team.The team was released on Monday.Salthawk linebacker Jackson Anderson, a 6-foot-195-pound senior, was named the AVCTL I... Read More.

Andale Indians Head to Class 3A State Championship for Second Consecutive Year

Friday, November 21

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale Indians are heading back to Hutchinson for a second consecutive year. After holding a 20-7 halftime lead over Rock Creek, the Indians shut out the Mustangs in the second half, 21-0, en route to a 41-7 victory, extending their winning... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Honors Becky Goss as 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

Friday, November 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation honored its founding director last night and presented Becky Goss, who is stepping down at year's end, as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year.MCCF Board Chair Trenton Ruxlow Said the award recognizes someone who embraces the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: Becky Goss

Thursday, November 20

At 6:00 p.m. tonight at the McPherson Opera House, celebrate the remarkable legacy of Becky Goss, this year’s Philanthropist of the Year. For 25 years, Becky has poured her heart into McPherson County, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, championing community projects and leading the Foundation... Read More.

KVA names Players, Coaches of the Year

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Volleyball Association named its Players and Coaches of the Year for the 2025 season.6APlayer of the Year: Peyton Kubik, Blue Valley West.Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West.5APlayer of the Year: Grace Martin, St. Thomas Aquinas.Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, St. Thomas Aquinas.4APlayer... Read More.

McClanahan Named NCCAA Central Region Player of the Year, Wilson Earns Second Team Honors

Wednesday, November 19

Sterling College is proud to announce the prestigious postseason honors awarded to two of its outstanding volleyball athletes by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Aliya McClanahan and Keala Wilson have been recognized for their exceptional performances during the 2025 volleyball season.In this year's accolades, Read More.

Meet the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Youth of the Year Candidates

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The countdown is on! Our 2025 Youth of the Year event, Club Kid for a Night, is happening Thursday, December 4, 2025, at The 1861 Club, Kansas State Fairgrounds — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.Before the spotlight shines, here’s your... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Honored for Another Stellar Year with 1st Team All-MLB

Friday, November 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Bobby Witt Jr. has been voted to the All-MLB First Team at shortstop, announced Thursday night as part of the 2025 MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.It’s yet another accolade for the 25-year-old shortstop who has cemented... Read More.