Hoyt
LATEST NEWS
Photo Gallery: Lauren Lovelle and the Midnight Spliffs / Jass / Liney Blu
There’s a new crop of young artists in the scene making a return to old (like, old) country music while turning the genre on its head at the same time. One of the bands leading that charge is Lauren Lovelle and the Midnight Spliffs. This band is so delightful, we had to see them twice this weekend (once at the Replay on Friday, and another time at Lucia on Saturday). Each time, the lineup was different. But both times, they were ear candy for Loretta-Lynn-era honky tonk and outlaw country. They were joined on this night by Kansas City’s Jass, who we could have sworn hasn’t been back to Lawrence in about a year. The wait paid off, as Jass delivered an energized set that ended in an enthusiastic sing-a-long (and flute stuff!). Liney Blu is one of the more talented songwriters on the scene, putting together an all-star act of locals who give us beautiful rhythms and heartbreaking lyrics about gender exploration and the like. Liney Blu tends to perform just as much solo as they do with the band, and we refuse to pick which version we love more because somehow, the mood is always just right when they hit the stage.
Monarchs batter Bat Cats, avenge Friday loss
Jaden Gustafson had three hits, and Sam Wiese and Zerick Warren drove in three runs apiece, as the Hutchinson Monarchs’ bats woke up Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field after a rough Friday, beating the Great Bend Bat Cats 12-3 at Hobart-Detter Field. The previous night in Great Bend, the Monarchs...
Area Schools Headed to Clay Target National Championships
Athletes & teams representing 456 high schools from across the nation, including teams from Ell-Saline and Chapman, are scheduled to participate at the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship this week. The event will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, MI July 10th-14th. According...
Back to School Preparations Begin
It’s a sure sign that back to school time is approaching. USD 305 online enrollment begins later this week, and the Saline County Back to School Fair is later this month. USD 305 online enrollment begins on Thursday, July 11th. Walk-in enrollment will be held Tuesday, July 23rd. Classes begin on August 9th.
Animal Safety Stressed Before After Fair
A Kansas State University livestock specialist is urging youth and others showing animals at local fairs to take the time to make sure that those animals remain safe – both at the fair and during transportation. Joel DeRouchey said youth and others associated with showing animals should have basic...
College football insider dials up hype for Kansas as a potential Big Ten target
Josh Pate sounded optimistic about Kansas's chances to take a step up in the "Power 2" of the SEC and the Big Ten -- and given KU's AAU accreditation, the B1G looms as a much larger possibility for the Jayhawks. “Everybody’s talking about conference realignment,” Pate said on his "Late...
First Look at El Chinola Mariscos ICT
With summer’s arrival, that means many new food trucks all over town. A number of them can be found in north Wichita. That’s when I came across El Chinola Mariscos ICT. El Chinola Mariscos ICT is a locally owned food truck specializing in Mexican seafood dishes such as ceviche, aguachiles and shrimp cocktail dishes. You can order the seafood fresh or fried. If you want some more traditional dishes, there’s also tacos and quesadillas.
Checking out Frozen at the Music Theatre Wichita
For the last five years, I’ve been raising what feels like one of the biggest Disney’s Frozen fans. We’ve watched the movie probably a hundred times and listened to the soundtrack in the car possibly thousands of times. When Music Theatre Wichita reached out about getting the...
Two Arlington pitchers were the best in Legion all-star game
Pitching throughout the game wasn’t always of the top quality during the July 4 American Legion District 17 All-Star baseball contest. The 11 different hurlers used combined to walk 12 batters, hit six more and toss a half dozen wild pitches, which all slowed the pace of the seven-inning event.
Baseball `Round the Clock` returns to the NBC World Series
WICHITA, Kansas – Baseball ‘Round The Clock, once a staple of the NBC World Series in Wichita, is returning to the NBC in 2024 after an eight-year hiatus. Fans will have the opportunity to watch 11 games over the course of 33 hours, starting at noon on Saturday, July 27 and running through a 6:00pm game on Sunday, July 28.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation promotes Len Couture
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced the promotion of Len Couture to manager of substation operations. In his new role, Couture will manage the construction, repair, and maintenance of Sunflower’s substation systems while ensuring proper planning and coordination with internal and external entities. A native of Plainville, Kan., Couture obtained...
Colorado couple killed in Kansas plane crash were beloved figures of the aviation community
SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KKTV) - An elderly couple from Colorado was killed after their plane went down in a field in Kansas last week. According to the Sheridan County, Kansas, sheriff’s department, David Allen, 78, and Jeanne Allen, 79, were flying southbound in their vintage biplane on the evening of June 30 when they crashed. The wreck site was located in the rural northwestern corner of the state, 10 miles north of the town of Hoxie. Despite numerous agencies responding to the scene, the couple died at or shortly after impact and were pronounced dead at the scene.
From the beginning: Grand marshal recalls 30 years of Wild West Festival
In his light blue Pontiac Tempest, Bob Swift and his wife, Sandra, led the parade for the 30th-annual Wild West Festival Saturday as the grand marshall. Swift, 80, of Hays, has been on the Wild West Committee since its beginning three decades ago. He became involved with the festival in...
Neighborhood to see park concepts July 9
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next Grace Arbor Neighborhood meeting July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut will be to review the next draft of concept plans for a neighborhood park next to the Salvation Army with officials from the Hutchinson Parks Department.
Beyond Brown at Hutchinson Public Library Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples.
Community organizes Cherryvale Makers Market
Cherryvale might be a small town, but its community is close. For the first time, vendors gathered in a small gravel parking lot to set up for the Cherryvale Makers Market. Community members were excited to support each other, and several booths sold out by the end of the morning.
Rebuilding Kansas State football's offensive line is not as daunting as it might appear
MANHATTAN — Chris Klieman was the first to admit that rebuilding Kansas State football's offensive line after two years of stability left him a bit apprehensive. But replacing four of five starters, including a two-time All-American and a second-round NFL Draft pick, might not be quite as daunting as one might suspect. For one thing, the group of returning players are not nearly as inexperienced or untested as such a turnover would suggest.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.