With help from Kansas Farm Bureau’s campaign to End Hunger, Stevens County Farm Bureau is working to address food insecurity issues in Hugoton. This project came about in 2022 when County Coordinator Jamie Gooch contacted Nancy Bansemer with Project Hope to see what FB could do in helping feel any needs in our community for […]
Chamber presents check
Splash Pad
The new Hugoton Recreation Splash Pad is a fun way to cool off on these hot summer days. Splish, Splash! Please enter over by the restrooms. There is a activator button to start the water. No food or drink is allowed in the splash pad area, please respect the project!! Also, please be sure and […]
Where in the World
The 2023 Parade of Champions, front left to right, are Adam Cerecero, Jack Sullivan, Cade Eisenhour, Khloee Lavigne and Kenzi Pike. In the second row are Kash Kallenbach, Brek Colantonio, Kadence Hernandez-Kolb, Faith Beesley, Braylee Kraisinger, Jaycee Burrows, Alivia Grubbs, Ben Martin and Micah Johnson. In the back row are Catie Gooch, Carter McClure, Jayden […]
The 2023 Pioneer King and Queen are Mike Willis and Ruthie Traver Winget. Mike was born at the Epworth Hospital in Liberal July 15, 1947 to Warren G. and Betty L. Willis. He was the second child, with Lynetta being his older sister. His mom always said he cut his teeth on a D John […]
Commodities will be distributed in Hugoton at the former VHF Building Tuesday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or until all food is distributed. There will be no need to get out of your vehicle, boxes will be delivered and loaded into your vehicle. There is no charge to participate in The Emergency […]
Sorghum Queen Pageant Friday
Fifteen contestants to date will be competing in the Seventy-first Annual Sorghum Queen Pageant Friday, July 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium! These beautiful young ladies are all vying for the title of Sorghum Queen 2023. Ladies and their sponsors on the front row from left to right are, Emily Tinoco- Citizens […]
Hugoton celebrated Independence Day with Park Day Tuesday, July 4. Boy Scout Troop 189 presented the Colors and the Hugoton High School Show Choir sang the National Anthem. Winners with vouchers need to go to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce to pick up your winnings. The winners in the Little Miss / Mr. Hugoton […]
July 21, 2023 marks the Seventy-first Annual Sorghum Queen Pageant! This event, sponsored by the Pollyanna’s organization, will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle School Auditorium. Young ladies from Stevens County, at least 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or their freshman year of college/technical school, are encouraged to secure a sponsor […]