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These 6 KC Current players love good coffee. So they launched their own coffee truck
“It is such a unique thing for professional athletes to be out and about with the community,” forward Kristen Hamilton said. “The city’s supported us so much, and so that was really important to us.”
Wichita man sentenced to 13 years in jail for dismembering cats, other charges
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 31-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to 13 years in the county jail for dismembering cats and domestic-related charges. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said Judge Eric Williams on Monday sentenced Logan Cavender to one year for each of the 13 counts and ran the sentenced consecutively. Cavender pleaded no contest in May to 10 felony counts of animal cruelty, two misdemeanor counts of stalking and a misdemeanor count of breach of privacy.
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...
‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper. The panel will include award-winning investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who was featured in the documentary; Amber Sellers, Lawrence...
53 Student-Athletes, Nine Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released the 2023-2024 NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year and NJCAA All-Academic honorees to honor both teams and individuals for excellence in the classroom. A total of nine Cloud County Community College Athletic Teams finished the full academic...
Kansas democrats rallying behind Kamala Harris
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race. Delegates voted to endorse Harris on Monday as she works to rake in delegates ahead of the convention next month. Even with President Biden choosing to endorse his vice president, the party is […]
Wagner: KDWP's special hunts can add to outdoor experience
The fall and winter hunting seasons are in the not-so-distant future. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is currently accepting applications for 402 special hunts available for the upcoming seasons. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner said the hunts can be a good way to gain access to more restricted hunting areas.
Youth Nab Titles at Bob Hines Swine Classic
More than 100 Kansas youth from 32 counties exhibited 250 pigs in the 2024 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic this month in Manhattan. Youth had the opportunity to compete in a skillathon contest, photography contest and showmanship, in addition to prospect and market hog classes. Scott Dean, Lisco, Nebraska, judged showmanship as well as the prospect and market shows.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1729 – Cattle Market…Field Day for Water Technologies
00:01:05 – Cattle Market Outlook: A cattle market update with Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University livestock economist, begins the show for today. Derrell discusses the July Cattle on Feed report and how he saw cattle on his recent international travel. 00:12:05 – Flickner Innovation Farm Demonstration Day: Continuing the...
USD 333 Concordia Board of Education Votes to Approve Salary Increases for Certified and Classified Staff
The USD 333 Concordia Board of Education voted to increase their classified salary schedule by an average of 10 percent, and approved adding $3,000 to the base salary for all certified personnel during its regular meeting on Monday, July 22nd. The board did not take action on administration salaries following...
Topeka man dies after crashing into a tree in Shawnee County
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Sheriff’s deputies say they found the body of a 28-year-old Topeka man Sunday following a crash in Shawnee County. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media Monday, July 22 of a crash that occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 21 in the 3200 block of Southwest Auburn Road. Deputies […]
59-year-old Manhattan woman arrested for overdose death
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Police in Manhattan arrested a local woman Sunday in connection to a drug-related death. The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced in a press release that a 59-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested around 10:15 p.m. on July 21. The woman was charged with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in fatality and […]
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