This is the full, unedited media briefing with Kansas media December 11th during which US Senator Roger Marshall discussed his health care proposal and action that morning and what is to come. 

Abby Wimer, Marketing Director with Celebration Centre and Bar K Bar Arena joins Kristi Showalter to discuss the upcoming Cowboy Cactus Christmas Market.

Nathan McClanahan, General Manager of the New Hilton Garden Inn, talks about the Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom located inside of the hotel!  The Grand Opening of Old Chicago will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 10am-1pm.  

Rice County Community Foundation Executive Director Joy McBee chats with Kristi Showalter about the Unite for Rice County Match Event.

Hutchinson Public Library Adult Programming Coordinator Katie Broker joins Dusty Deines to discuss the upcoming activities for December and the holiday season.

Nathan McClanahan, General Manager at the New Hilton Garden Inn in Hutchinson, Kansas shares some of the exciting aspects of the new Hilton.  Next week, Nathan will share more about the new Old Chicago, which will have it's grand opening on December 8, 2025.

Lyons High School Ambassadors Alexis Garcia and Kallie Geier join Kristi Showalter to chat about the upcoming Lyons Christmas Parade.

Josh Davies, Executive and Technical Director at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, talks about their new boiler donated by Superior Boiler.  He also shares an exciting matching grant opportunity to help cover the boiler installation fees.  

We continue our Youth of the Year series with Karina. She is an active member of the Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson who demonstrates strong leadership and a commitment to giving back.

Karina serves as President of JAG-K at Hutchinson High School, where she is a sophomore, and participates in the Club’s Work-Based Learning program, gaining real-world experience and developing professional skills. She is recognized for her efforts to support and inspire younger Club members, and her dedication to helping others exemplifies what it means to be a Club kid.