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KWU unveils renovated dining hall after six-month overhaul
On Friday, Aug. 23, Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) celebrated the nearly complete six-month renovation of Shriwise Dining into the new Bieber Dining Hall. "We expanded into space next to it [Shriwise] so we could enlarge the space," said KWU President Matt Thompson. "We went back to the studs, gutted, started again, took walls out so we could create a whole new floor plan and experience."
McPherson High School Hires Five-Time State Champ Daryl Hoelting as New Head Softball Coach
McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School announced earlier this week the new hire of Daryl Hoelting, who will take the position as their new head softball coach. Hoelting heads to McPherson following 24 years of experience coaching high school softball and multiple years at the college level. His experience includes five state championships, four runners-up finishes, 16 regional championships, 17 league championships, and a 90% win percentage. He also holds the state record with 72 consecutive wins at one point.
Meade Aims to Play Angry in 2024
Meade head football coach Clint Kuhns has seen many Meade teams. He played at Meade and coached as MHS so he has observed many Meade senior classes. Kuhns, the third year head coach observed this year’s senior class plays their best when they play angry. Meade has continued their success since the 13-0 state championship season of 2021 going 9-2 in 2022 and 8-2 last year. Kuhns and the Buffaloes hope this moniker will carry Meade over the top in 2024.
PHOTO GALLERY: Blue Angels fly across Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Frontiers in Flight Air Show takes off Saturday, August 24, at McConnell Air Force Base. The show runs from 9 am. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. McConnell started moving its aircraft on Wednesday to make way for incoming aircraft that arrived on Thursday.
Volleyball swept by Kansas State in exhibition game
Wichita State volleyball hung its NIVC championship banner, but the team was unable to take a set off Kansas State University in the season-opening exhibition game. The Shockers were swept 3-0 (29-27), (25-20), (25-17) in Koch Arena on Saturday afternoon. Since the game was an exhibition, the loss will not count against the Shockers’ overall record.
Name set for new community park in Garden City
Garden City, Kan.–The City Commission has selected a name for the new community park coming to Garden City. At the August 20, City Commission meeting the Governing Body approved naming the new community park in southeast Garden City in honor of Bob Halloran and the indelible mark his tenure as Assistant City Manager and as City Manager left on the community.
PREVIEW: Riley County embracing challenge of new district in 2024
RILEY, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Falcons return a ton of production from last season’s squad. There are still changes, however, for the Falcons this year. The biggest being that they’ll play in a new district, moving from the Class 2A Mid-East District to District 3. Head...
NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Topeka native set to make MLB debut
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Los Angeles Angels have called up Seaman grad and former University of Kansas right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn on Friday. Zeferjahn was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Angels on July 30, 2024. The trade sent Zeferjahn, outfielder Matthew Lugo, infielder Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitcher Yeferson Vargas from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia.
Salinan graduates from Air Force Basic training, family celebrates
Airman First Class Luke David Obermeyer proudly graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on July 18. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his military career and reflects his dedication and hard work to protect our nation. Luke is the...
Empty your wallets: K-State Athletics moves to cashless facilities
Kansas State Athletic Facilities went cashless to provide the “Best Fan Experience” in the Big 12, according to a news release from K-State Sports. These venues include the “ticket office, concessions, parking, Rally House locations, gameday Cat Cushion purchases and other points of sale in the facilities.”
Dallas Cowboys Make Decision on Former Kansas State Star
The Dallas Cowboys have apparently decided to make former Kansas State star Cooper Beebe their starting center for the 2024 NFL season. The news began circulating on social media on Saturday afternoon since Beebe was not set to play in the Cowboys final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The majority of NFL starters do not play in the final preseason game.
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