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These 6 KC Current players love good coffee. So they launched their own coffee truck
“It is such a unique thing for professional athletes to be out and about with the community,” forward Kristen Hamilton said. “The city’s supported us so much, and so that was really important to us.”
Meddys Mediterranean restaurant coming to downtown Salina
A new restaurant is coming to downtown Salina. According to Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, where Safelite auto glass repair once operated. According to Meddys website, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu, with everything prepared fresh daily...
New healthy eatery Bonsai Bowl opens in Overland Park
A new restaurant offering nutrition-focused meals on the go has arrived in Johnson County. Fast-casual eatery Bonsai Bowl opened its doors in Overland Park this summer. Bonsai Bowl is at 8932 W. 95th St. The restaurant occupies a space on the northwest corner of West 95th and Antioch Road, near...
Washburn’s Braun set to be graduate assistant at Rockhurst University
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One former Washburn men’s basketball player is trading his jersey in for a clipboard this fall. Levi Braun, who played for the ‘Bod for five seasons, is gearing up to be a graduate assistant coach for Rockhurst men’s basketball. The Topeka native doesn’t know exactly what he wants his future coaching career […]
Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators and board members made some clarifications on Monday. Students aren’t to have their cell phones out while they’re in class across the district. Elementary and middle school policies don’t allow...
‘Exciting and amazing’ opportunity for Holton business
HOLTON (KSNT) – A local business is set to be featured on the silver screen. “More Than Lemons” in Holton received the opportunity to showcase their blown glass artwork and skills in numerous scenes on the upcoming independent family-centric comedy film “25 Miles to Normal.” The indie film is being shot across the state line […]
Barton County Clerk candidates answer questions at political forum
Early voting has already started for the Aug. 6 primary election. Thursday evening, several local candidates attended a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters - Barton County at the Great Bend Senior Center. Two candidates are vying for the Barton County Clerk position. Candidates were given two questions ahead of the forum. The second question for clerk candidates pertained to how their office reaches out to new voters. Incumbent Bev Schmeidler listed the various locations in Barton County where citizens can register to vote and said Great Bend High School classes and the DMV can also be helpful.
KU signs women’s golf to contract extension
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas women’s golf is investing in head coach Lindsay Kuhle for the long run. Kuhle is signing a three-year extension, KU director of athletics Travis Goff announced Monday, keeping her with the Jayhawks through the 2028-29 season. Since arriving to Lawrence in 2021, Kuhle has led KU women’s golf to back-to-back NCAA […]
Outgoing Lawrence superintendent shares parting words with community
At his final school board meeting, outgoing Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis said his hope for the district and greater community is “collaboration over conflict.”. “I will tell you, we all know in this community, we have faced some extreme challenges over the years,” Lewis said Monday. “There have been competing values, there have been varying factions, and at times, our differences have caused us to turn inward … Let us always assume positive intent, focus on building bridges and fostering even more collaboration. Let’s continue to engage in constructive dialogue.”
Kaelen Culpepper's selection highlighted a historic MLB Draft for Kansas State baseball
Kaelen Culpepper achieved a Kansas State baseball first during last week's 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, and so did the Wildcats as a team. Culpepper, the Wildcats' junior shortstop, became the school's first-ever position player to be selected in the first round when he went to the Minnesota Twins with the No. 21 overall pick. The only previous K-State first-rounder was current Major League pitcher Jordan Wicks, who also went at No. 21, to the Chicago Cubs in 2021.
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