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515 Report with Interim City Manager Gerry Vernon
Thoughts from the Interim City Manager – There is an effective system in place to handle the issues raised by our residents. City staff keep systems functioning to provide services to our residents and visitors. Inherent in providing those services, issues often arise that need to be addressed. When issues occur, it is most efficient for customers to contact City staff about that issue. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, then the City Manager can weigh in to possibly find a resolution. If the issue cannot be resolved by the City Manager, then at that time, the Commission should consider the issue.
Judge grants final approval of settlement in Wichita gang list lawsuit
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A federal judge has approved a proposed settlement resolving a class action lawsuit against the Wichita Police Department for its gang list. The federal lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Progeny, a local juvenile justice group. According to the lawsuit, WPD's gang list includes 5,200 people, 1,700 active members, 3,000 inactive, and 221 gang associates. The suit claimed police target people on the list with frequent stops and searches over minor traffic violations. It also says there's a minimum bail of $50,000 if charged with a violent crime.
Kansas football preparing to tackle high expectations with a “championship mindset”
Kansas football enters its 2024 campaign with some of the highest expectations in the program’s history. It's no secret that the Jayhawks are predicted to be much better than seasons past. Kansas was ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, Kansas' first preseason appearance in the poll...
Wheat Scoop: Wheat U follow-up
Growers gain valuable insights on production, marketing and more at Sorghum U/Wheat U event. Roughly 130 wheat and sorghum growers listened to insights and recommendations on seed technology, foliar fungicide applications, grain marketing and more as part of the recent Sorghum U/Wheat U. The free, one-day event in Wichita on...
Our four bold predictions for Kansas State football heading into the 2024 season
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football had high hopes last year for a return to the Big 12 championship game and a repeat of its 2022 title. That the Wildcats fell short of that goal with a 6-3 conference record and 9-4 overall mark, while disappointing, left Kansas State all the more determined to...
Buer celebrates 25 years at First Bank Kansas
First Bank Kansas proudly celebrates Kent Buer, President and CEO, for 25 years with the organization. Kent was raised on a farm near Norway in Republic County, KS. With two older brothers, he realized he would need to find a different career path other than farming. A part-time summer job at a local bank piqued his interest in finance. Kent earned a Finance Degree from Kansas State University that prepared him to accept an offer as a Financial Examiner with the State of Kansas Banking Department based in the Salina field office.
Woodrow Wilson 2nd-grade team has high hopes for new school year
The start of a new school year involves a good deal of preparation for teachers, and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School second-grade teachers Catelynne LePage and Ina Holmes have high hopes for 2024-25. LePage has been a teacher for six years, starting at Woodrow Wilson as a kindergarten teacher in 2018...
McPherson College with record freshman enrollment
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, which is the largest freshman class on record. This year’s freshman class grew 35%, with total...
2024 HS Football Previews: St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers
PITTSBURG, KS — St. Mary’s Colgan football is a program of tradition, culture, and victories. At 11-1, head coach Shawn Seematter’s Panthers went all the way to the state semifinals in 2023. Losing nine starters on both sides of the ball this season, Seematter said his program is used to adapting to change. “Your team […]
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on the University of Kansas campus is turning 100 years old. KU Libraries staff members have planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule. The library gets its name from Carrie Watson, who graduated as one of 10 students in KU’s fifth...
Shockers Fall in Exhibition Opener
WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State dropped the 2024 exhibition opener against (RV) Kansas State 29-27, 25-20, 25-17 on Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers took a 19-14 lead in the opening set, but Kansas State rallied with an 8-2 run to claim a slim 22-21 advantage. The two teams then traded the next 12 points as Wichita State fought off four set point opportunities, but eventually the Wildcats put the set away via a kill from Meg Brown and a Shocker attack error. Wichita State got five kills in the opening frame from Emerson Wilford and four from Brooklyn Leggett, hitting .216 in the set to the Wildcats .213. Morgan Stout added three kills, a solo block and two block assists.
Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup
Community members will come together to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence. This year’s third annual event will be broken up into two days — Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 — with the first day focusing on programming, and a vendor fair on the second day.
16th Speedy PD Race for Parkinson's the most succesful yet
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 16th-annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s Disease occurred at Tuttle Creek State Park on Saturday. The event featured its highest number of runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to date. Meadowlark Hills Special Programs Director Michelle Haub was thrilled with the turnout. “It’s so refreshing...
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