2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (599+ words) HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2026-2027 class of the Wall of Honor at Hutchinson High School features a trio of HHS alumni. The honorees are Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh, class of 1958; Allen Fee, class of 1980; and Frances Garcia, class of 1956. Sponsored by the HHS…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (141+ words) HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College student Aubrianna Oberle has been selected as a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, a national honor awarded to 200 students across the country. The $1,000 scholarship, funded by the Chime Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (150+ words) KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the FY27 Crop & Livestock Research Grant Program. Funds for the program are appropriated to the agency by the Kansas Legislature from the State Water Plan Fund....

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (440+ words) NICKERSON, Kan. — USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale says the Nickerson-South Hutchinson school district has raised its graduation rate above the Kansas average while significantly reducing chronic absenteeism. During an interview on the BW Morning Show, Nightingale said the district recorded a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (409+ words) BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 is adjusting athletic schedules because of extreme heat while implementing new policies governing student cellphone use and social media communication. Superintendent Cindy Couchman said district activity directors are using wet-bulb globe temperature readings to determine whether…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (377+ words) HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County is encouraging community members to step forward as mentors, highlighting a continued need for volunteers to support youth facing a variety of life challenges. The organization, which has served Reno County…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (195+ words) HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 15-year-old Hutchinson High School student has been charged with two counts of criminal threat after police investigated a TikTok account tied to a national social media trend. The Hutchinson Police Department said officers and Hutchinson High School…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (195+ words) BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler High School is among 23 Kansas schools recognized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association for outstanding performing arts programs during the 2025-26 school year. Buhler was one of 18 schools receiving recognition at the “commended” level. Other area…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) HAVEN, Kan. — Haven USD 312 is reporting positive early results from a new summer tutoring program designed to help students retain academic skills while classes are out. Superintendent Craig Idacavage said on the BW Morning Show that the district previously offered…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (367+ words) HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School has begun the new academic year with increased enrollment and more than $155,000 raised through a summer matching campaign. Superintendent Dr. John Walker said students returned to class earlier this month, bringing renewed energy to the…...