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Debbie Sheldon is named Super Mom 2025!!

  Super Mom 2025 Debbie Sheldon receives her $50 in Chamber Bucks from Chamber Director Tina Fernandez. Seated by Debbie is her husband Sherill. Standing behind them are Citizen’s State Bank employees, Stacy Helget, Allie Turner, Janett Peinado, Maribel Marioni and Tina Martens. In the back are Aren McBride, Aurora Tinoco and Valeria Ruvalcaba. Congratulations […]

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Nancy Bansemer is named nominee for KSN’s Remarkable Women Contest

Nurse Honor Guard of Southwest Kansas and Oklahoma Panhandle. Nancy is in the center back row in the all black cape. Photo courtesy of Nancy Bansemer. by Jasmin Adous, Laura McMillan REMARKABLE WOMEN During our Remarkable Women Contest, we asked our viewers to submit nominations to help honor the incredible women who make a difference […]

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HHS Bridget Knopp is honored for her outstanding art talents

Bridget Knopp with her winning works accepted into the Missouri State University Juried Virtual Exhibition. The works titled, left to right, “Chased by the Blues”, “Eden”, and “Soft Silence” are shown with her winning certificates. All three works were accepted and two received Honorable mention and merit awards. Hugoton Junior Bridget Knopp has entered a […]

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Saturday’s last Legislative Update for the year focuses on bills passed and vetoed

  Representative Marty Long, County Commissioners Joe D. Thompson, and Shannon Crawford and Eric Cox with Roc’N E Interprises LLC take time from visiting for this picture.Saturday, April 19 was the last Legislative Update for Hugoton. Representative Marty Long updated the group on bills vetoed and passed. Governor Kelly vetoed 18 bills this session. A […]

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Colter Robertson attains Rank of Eagle Scout

  Colter’s proud family joins him for his Eagle Scout Award Ceremony. From left, Jason Robertson, Grandpa Rex, Colter, Grandma RoGlenda and Stacie (Coulter) Robertson.Colter Cade Robertson has earned his Eagle Scout Rank!! Colter is the 15 year old son of former Hugoton residents, Stacie and Jason Robertson. Colter’s proud grandparents are Rex and RoGlenda […]

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United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel M. Zane Hershey is promoted to USAF Colonel M. Zane Hershey

  USAF Lt. Colonel M. Zane Hershey is officially promoted to USAF Colonel M. Zane Hershey in Washington, D.C. United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel M. Zane Hershey is now officially promoted to USAF Colonel M. Zane Hershey. He is a former Hugoton resident and a graduate of Hugoton High School. Zane is the son […]

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Chamber banquet at Veteran’s Hall

The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet is Saturday, April 5, 2025. you definitely don’t want to miss it! Theme for the banquet is “Derby Days in Hugoton”. You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend this event. Meet and Greet, dinner and entertainment are at the Vets hall. Don’t forget […]

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Sixth grade girls visit Emporia State University

Hugoton Elementary School sixth grade girls enjoying a trip to Emporia State University in March. The 24 students attended a math and science conference at the University. The goal is to increase young women’s interest and confidence in science and mathematics. Photo courtesy of Susan Ellsasser. EYF; Enhancing Your Future with Mathematics and Science was […]

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Members of the Hugoton Assembly of God spend week in Honduras on mission trip

Members of the Hugoton Assembly of God traveled to Honduras last week for a mission trip. They worked in conjunction with King’s Castle going out into the streets and schools to connect with the children and their families. King’s Castle uses music, dance, puppets, and prayer to reach the children of Honduras and then connect […]

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Positive measles case in Stevens County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States. KDHE, along with the Stevens County Health Department, are notifying […]