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Wabaunsee football enters new era in 2024
Following a successful six-year stint under Jess Rutledge, there is a new man in Alma leading the way for Wabaunsee football. Johnston — who has spent time at schools such as Ellis, Lyons and South Barber — takes over the program but doesn’t expect much change.
Energy industry grows in SW Kansas
The Liberal community could soon be a hub for going green, and multiple officials were on hand Wednesday for the groundbreaking of a new pilot plant designed to help produce sustainable aviation fuel. “I could not be prouder to be part of this project, this is absolutely huge. There are...
Lawmakers share excitement for pilot plant project
Wednesday saw a new chapter in Liberal’s book with the groundbreaking of a new pilot plant set to help produce sustainable aviation fuel, and a few lawmakers were on hand to share their praise. “Kansas is the Air Capitol of the World, and through this project, we're combining the...
#24 Coyote football opens 2024 campaign Saturday, hosting #14 Evangel
The 24th-ranked Coyotes open the 2024 season Saturday against Kansas Conference foe and No. 14-ranked Evangel. Kickoff is 7 p.m. on Gene Bissell Field at JRI Hospitality Stadium and the Graves Family Sports Complex.LIVE COVERAGE. The video stream of the game will be available online through the Coyote Sports Network...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A beautiful sunny Saturday, staying calm for Labor Day
Starting off this morning with cool and humid conditions. A couple of showers lingering to the southeast will slowly wither and die as temperatures start to rise. Abundant sunshine with light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures will make today an excellent day to head outdoors! Rain is expected to stay away from Kansas for the entire weekend.
More law enforcement out for holiday weekend
Trooper Chad Crittenden with the Kansas Highway Patrol talked to Hutch Post about the special enforcement campaign that is going on now through Labor Day. "Usually around the holiday weekends or major holidays, KDOT provides additional overtime for step funding," Trooper Crittenden said. "It's where we have a lot more troopers or officers all around the state, highly visible out there, but we are taking strict enforcement out there, just ensuring and trying to get that education out there. We try to do it through social media first and give the warnings that way, but again, we have to ensure that people are not impaired out on our roadways, not using their phones in ways they shouldn't be, and especially enforcing the speed and occupant protection violations."
What to know about favoritism allegations at Kansas Commerce and accuser's death
The Kansas Department of Commerce is hiring a third-party investigator to review all of its grants distributed from the American Rescue Plan Act after a former employee alleged a corrupt process for the Building a Stronger Economy grant. Jonathan Clayton's body was found Aug. 25 in a vehicle that apparently left US-50 highway and crashed into a ravine. ...
Lawmakers plan brazen power grab, pushing aside Kansas voters and Gov. Laura Kelly
Let’s be clear about what Kansas Republican legislative leaders are doing with their planned overhaul of budgeting: They are launching a personal and political power grab against Gov. Laura Kelly. They have never accepted or respected her mandate. Despite Kelly winning a second term and having two years left to go, they have continually attempted […]
Traffic delays expected on I-70 ahead of K-State football game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - College football fans, including K-State fans, are celebrating this weekend as the first week of games begins. However, construction on I-70 may cause delays for those traveling to Manhattan on Saturday to watch the Wildcats take on Tennessee-Martin. Trooper Ben Gardner with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
Former Kansas State basketball great Jacob Pullen thinks his career scoring record is safe
MANHATTAN — When Jacob Pullen left Manhattan in 2011 as Kansas State basketball's all-time leading scorer, he had no idea that the record would still stand more than a dozen years later. But times change, and now he's not sure it will ever be touched. ...
Manhattan woman jailed for allegedly selling marijuana
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple drug allegations. On Friday, police in Salina arrested 38-year-old Jasmine Rochell Lee Tipton of Manhattan, on requested charges that include Distribute marijuana; 450 grams - < 30 kilograms, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant, Poss of substance in KSA 65-4105(h) and Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, according to online jail records.
Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Karen Graves, D.O., to Manhattan Campus Primary Care
(MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 21, 2024) – Stormont Vail Health has announced that Karen Graves, D.O., to the Primary Care team at the Manhattan Campus. Dr. Graves brings more than two decades of experience in family medicine to Cotton O'Neil Primary Care Manhattan, located at 1325 Research Park Drive. Her practice philosophy extends beyond traditional family medicine to embrace a holistic approach that acknowledges health's mental, physical, and emotional factors.
RFK Jr. will officially be on the presidential ballot in KS
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially secured his spot on ballots across Kansas this November. Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab announced Friday in a news release that RFK Jr. will appear on ballots this November in the Sunflower State. A petition submitted by the candidate has been […]
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