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Popular Walk Kansas Program Sets Sights on 25th year

Monday, June 10

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just days past the conclusion of the 2024 Walk Kansas program, Sharolyn Jackson already has her sights set on next year’s event.That’s because Jackson – the program’s coordinator since its creation... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball’s Season Ends in Regionals, Finishes Year 20-8

Saturday, May 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Baseball team held their Regionals tournament Tuesday, May 14, defeating Chapman 11-1, but falling to Rose Hill 3-1.In the Chapman contest, the Bullpups picked up 11 hits with Logan Beede throwing all six innings of play allowing just... Read More.

McQueen Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Tuesday, May 7

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Terri McQueen Professor of Mathematics, has been selected as the 2023-24 Dragon Educator of the Year.McQueen was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA)... Read More.

K-State’s Mittie Named KBCA Women’s Coach of the Year

Thursday, May 2

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – Following its stellar 2023-24 season, Kansas State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has been named the recipient of the 2024 Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) Women's Basketball Four-Year College Coach of the Year Award. This is the second... Read More.

Graphic Art Exhibition Caps Year for Three Sterling Seniors

Tuesday, April 30

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — What could a coffee-loving mountain goat, a loving grandma named Susan, and a corgi dog complete with top hat all have in common? All three are characters from the creative minds of three soon-to-be-graduating Sterling College graphic design... Read More.

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. In addition to serving as an Ambassador, Katie... Read More.

Unbeatable: Bullpup Softball Sweeps Mulvane, Become Undefeated League Champs for 3rd Straight Year

Tuesday, April 30

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Softball swept the Mulvane Wildcats Monday, April 29, wrapping up AVCTL D3 play. They finish as undefeated league champs, finishing 10-0 in divisional play for the third straight season.GAME ONE:McPherson - 5, Mulvane - 0Carmin Pavlovich threw a complete-game... Read More.

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 a Principal's Honor Roll... Read More.

Wentworth Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List

Wednesday, April 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State's Jackson Wentworth has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List, announced by the association Wednesday.The Stopper of the Year Award, established in 2005, is given... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Hears from Kansas Youth of the Year

Tuesday, April 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, April 22nd for their regular meeting.During presentations the Board heard from Zion Burgess, Senior at Hutchinson High School, who spoke about his experiences with the Boys and... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 BOE Sets Capacity for New Non-Resident Students for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, April 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night set capacity for new non-resident students for the 2024-25 school year.The recommendation from Superintendent Cindy Couchman was accepted with one modification related to 5th grade, where due to available space... Read More.

Two Teachers Named Region 1 Finalists for 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year

Sunday, April 7

By the Kansas State Department of Education SALINA, Kan. (April 6, 2024) — Maegen Stucky, an elementary teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson USD 418, and Whitney Aves, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson USD 308, were named Region 1... Read More.