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Recent water main breaks highlight need for major ongoing, upcoming work across Emporia
It hasn’t been a great week for Emporia’s waterline network. Just Thursday, Underground Utilities crews had to repair water mains on Grove between Chestnut and Lawrence, near the site of unrelated work as part of Emporia’s annual Street Rehab process, and on West 15th between Rural and West. Other unplanned work this week has included a main break at Seventh and Arundel on Tuesday.
39th Little Balkans Days Festival continues in Southeast Kansas
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Little Balkans Days Festival continues for another day. The 39th annual Little Balkans Days Festival continued today at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg. Today 137 vendors set up all over Lincoln Park, as well as a car show and a dog show. It started on Monday...
Wichita State Basketball: Top 3 confirmed non-con opponents for 2024-25 season
In the first year of the Coach Paul Mills era, Wichita State Basketball went 15-19 overall, including five losses in the non-con schedule. With a rebuilt roster, the Shockers are looking to get back into AAC contention. Earlier this week, the non-con schedule for the program has been released. Among...
Kansas State football vs UT-Martin recap: Wildcats roll, 41-6 in season opener
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football got off to a sluggish start, but gained momentum in the second half Saturday night to open its 2024 season with a 41-6 blowout victory over Tennessee-Martin at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Much like the Wildcat offense, sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson had some early issues, including the first interception of his career in the second quarter that led to a UTM field goal. But he came back to complete 14 of 21...
NASCAR set to return to the Heartland with 2 KC stops in 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - NASCAR is set to return to Kansas City for two weekends in 2025 after the Kansas Speedway became the site of the closest finish in series history during the AdventHealth 400. NASCAR officials have announced that the Kansas Speedway is set to host two race...
Wichita students, universities are still figuring out financial aid as delays continue
University officials in Wichita said they are losing patience with the federal government amid more problems with must-have paperwork to get higher education money. This story was originally published by The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest. Seven months of federal paperwork...
4 injured after erratic driver speeding on I-35 causes hit-and-run collision
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Four individuals were injured after an erratic driver speeding on I-35 hit their vehicle and drove away before first responders arrived. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, emergency crews were called to the area of southbound I-35 and 18th St. in Kansas City, Kan., with reports of a hit-and-run collision.
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. ...
Police ask for help to ID suspect Kan. card skimming cases
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are asking the public for information on a suspect involved in recent card skimming incidents over the last two weeks at an ATM at Walgreens near Quivira Road and West 75th Street in the city of Shawnee, Kansas, according to a social media report from police.
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 31
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponX: Burglary;Non-dwelling for felony, theft, sexCriminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013. NAME: Elam,Dromico James. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit. NAME: Gomez,Daniel De Jesus. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear. NAME: Hess,Christopher Charles.
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
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