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Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year. Currently, lunch rates for elementary, middle and high school students who are not in the free and reduced-price lunch program are $2.90, $3.10 and $3.15, according to the agenda item. If the proposal is approved, those would increase by 10 cents to $3 for elementary, $3.20 for middle and $3.25 for high schools.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation promotes Len Couture
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced the promotion of Len Couture to manager of substation operations. In his new role, Couture will manage the construction, repair, and maintenance of Sunflower’s substation systems while ensuring proper planning and coordination with internal and external entities. A native of Plainville, Kan., Couture obtained...
Checking out Frozen at the Music Theatre Wichita
For the last five years, I’ve been raising what feels like one of the biggest Disney’s Frozen fans. We’ve watched the movie probably a hundred times and listened to the soundtrack in the car possibly thousands of times. When Music Theatre Wichita reached out about getting the...
From the beginning: Grand marshal recalls 30 years of Wild West Festival
In his light blue Pontiac Tempest, Bob Swift and his wife, Sandra, led the parade for the 30th-annual Wild West Festival Saturday as the grand marshall. Swift, 80, of Hays, has been on the Wild West Committee since its beginning three decades ago. He became involved with the festival in...
Baseball `Round the Clock` returns to the NBC World Series
WICHITA, Kansas – Baseball ‘Round The Clock, once a staple of the NBC World Series in Wichita, is returning to the NBC in 2024 after an eight-year hiatus. Fans will have the opportunity to watch 11 games over the course of 33 hours, starting at noon on Saturday, July 27 and running through a 6:00pm game on Sunday, July 28.
Colorado couple killed in Kansas plane crash were beloved figures of the aviation community
SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KKTV) - An elderly couple from Colorado was killed after their plane went down in a field in Kansas last week. According to the Sheridan County, Kansas, sheriff’s department, David Allen, 78, and Jeanne Allen, 79, were flying southbound in their vintage biplane on the evening of June 30 when they crashed. The wreck site was located in the rural northwestern corner of the state, 10 miles north of the town of Hoxie. Despite numerous agencies responding to the scene, the couple died at or shortly after impact and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Minor plane crash at Wamego Airport
Kansas State Police responded to a crash in Pottawatomie County shortly before 5 p.m. on Independence Day. A 1999 Cessna single fixed-wing aircraft was traveling northbound on Runway 36 at Wamego Airport, when a miscommunication occurred. During an attempt to perform a short-field takeoff, the 22-year-old student pilot misheard his...
Community organizes Cherryvale Makers Market
Cherryvale might be a small town, but its community is close. For the first time, vendors gathered in a small gravel parking lot to set up for the Cherryvale Makers Market. Community members were excited to support each other, and several booths sold out by the end of the morning.
Rebuilding Kansas State football's offensive line is not as daunting as it might appear
MANHATTAN — Chris Klieman was the first to admit that rebuilding Kansas State football's offensive line after two years of stability left him a bit apprehensive. But replacing four of five starters, including a two-time All-American and a second-round NFL Draft pick, might not be quite as daunting as one might suspect. For one thing, the group of returning players are not nearly as inexperienced or untested as such a turnover would suggest.
Covington Leads All With ASCS Western Plains At Dodge City
(Image Credit: David Smith, Jr.) Collecting his first win of the 2024 season and likewise first with the ASCS Western Plains Region, Oklahoma’s Matt Covington got to the front fast and led flag-to-flag Saturday night at Dodge City Raceway Park. Winning in his 20th feature start of the season,...
What to expect at Culver’s ahead of their grand opening
Wichita’s first Culver’s is set to open Monday, July 8. Located at 3220 N. Maize Road in northwest Wichita, we stopped in to give readers an idea of what to expect in terms of what’s on the menu. The fast-casual restaurant started in 1984 in Wisconsin. They...
West sweeps Eight-Man All-Star games
BElOIT – The West squad used one safety to kickstart the scoring and another safety to seal the deal in the Kansas Eight-Man All-Star Division I Game. The West appeared to have the game locked away after restoring a two-touchdown lead with 5:15 left. However, the East mounted a comeback with a late touchdown and defensive stand.
Former WSU third baseman Alec Bohm voted 2024 MLB All-Star starter
Philadelphia Phillies player and former Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm has become the most recent former Shocker to be selected for the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star game. The 27-year-old Omaha, Nebraska, native will join current Phillies infielders, first baseman Bryce Harper and shortstop Trea Turner in the Midsummer...
VIDEO: 600 Enjoy “Daddy Bud Day”
Last year 400 people showed up for a renewed North Salina block party. This year there were 600 people who enjoyed “Daddy Bud Day” in Pacific Park. “Daddy Bud Day” culminated with an all star basketball game, with spectators lined up several rows deep surrounding the playground court. Leading up to the game there was free food, games, and fellowship.
Ernst, Friesen, and Weger Win Friday Makeup Event Before Rain Washes Out Saturday Nights Program!
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (July 7, 2024) - Shyla Ernst, Jadyn Friesen, and Braxton Weger each won features on Saturday afternoon during the Friday makeup event just before rain washed out Saturday nights program at Airport Raceway. A field of 23-NOW600 Non-Wing, 44-NOW600 A-Class, and 21-NOW600 Restricted micros signed in for...
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