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Welsh siblings prepare for fair week
Photo by Aubrey Weishaar – Anthony and Skit, Lexie and Lil’ T, Tommy and his rocket, and Emma and Meatball have worked for months for this moment, and the chance to show off all of their hard work at county fair week. With the Jefferson County 4-H Fair...
Longtime Topeka hobby store to move locations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dee and Mee Hobbies will be switching locations in September. The store, which focuses on selling RC vehicles, puzzles, arts and craft supplies and board games, is leaving Fairlawn Plaza after over 20 years in the shopping center. The new location will be will be on the northeast corner at 2253 SW […]
Bill Self Headlines On3’s Top 10 Big 12 Basketball Coaches Rankings List
No. 1 – Bill Self, Kansas. “Bill Self has proven himself as a Hall of Fame coach throughout his career, keeping Kansas at the top of the sport through multiple eras in charge. He has been as good as ever in recent seasons. The ability to build a roster expected to compete for a national title has been a strength of Self for years, but he now does so in a flashier way with the advent of the transfer portal. The ability to build a roster expected to compete for a national title has been a strength of Self for years, but he now does so in a flashier way with the advent of the transfer portal.“
Beating the heat: Households without air conditioning seek assistance
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Wichita brings back Dockery, signs Jones
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda, announced the re-signing of defenseman Dominic Dockery and signing of rookie forward Carter Jones for the 2024-25 season. Dockery, 27, recently completed his second season with...
Benedictine football player dies in Leavenworth County crash
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - An incoming freshman Benedictine College football player died Monday in a crash in Leavenworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said 17-year-old Caleb Stricker was traveling northbound on U73 when his vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane and struck a truck with a trailer head on.
Barton college approves 5% increase to salary budget for 2025
As discussed at this month’s study session, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees approved an operational budget and published budget for the 2025 fiscal year at Monday’s regular meeting. The budget remains revenue neutral, keeping collected tax dollars the same as the year prior, estimated to garner $9,574,623 in taxes.
Fundraisers set for family of fifth-grader who died in Plainville
The Plainville community continues to respond to the death of a fifth-grader in Plainville last week. How the youth, Aiden Sherraden, died has not been released. Crisis counselors met with youth and caregivers during the weekend. Multiple fundraisers for the family have been set. https://facebook.com/events/s/ride-for-aiden/1129820271456830/
What does Abilene, the U.S. and Europe think about water fluoridation?
Note: This is the first section of a two-part story about water fluoridation and its effects on the teeth. Abilene residents are part of approximately 73% of the U.S. population that drinks fluoridated water, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Taking Stock: Abilene rodeo celebrates 25 years of horses, bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the stock contractor for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee...
Kansas, Missouri delegates help make Harris presumptive Democratic nominee for president
Kansas and Missouri delegates for the Democratic National Convention endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Monday night, helping her secure enough support to become the party’s presumptive nominee for president. The announcement from both states’ Democratic Party leaders came a day after President Joe Biden announced he would withdraw from the race. According to a press […] The post Kansas, Missouri delegates help make Harris presumptive Democratic nominee for president appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Midway wristband day is July 30
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get the best price on Midway Wristbands for the 2024 Fair. On July 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Midway Wristbands will be just $25. Regular price is $35. Midway Wristbands provide unlimited rides for one person on one Wristband Day during the Kansas State Fair.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Hotter days ahead and mainly dry skies
After a pleasant start to the work week, temperatures start to warm back up. A few more 90s start to return across the area later this afternoon. Many of us are off to a dry start to the day but a few early raindrops will be possible in South Central Kansas.
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The child care subsidy can save families hundreds of dollars per month. A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office.
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