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Grove’s Bullfest combines rodeo excitement with food, music, and more.
GROVE, Okla. — Thousands of residents flock to northeast Oklahoma for a unique Labor Day weekend event. It’s for Bullfest located at Wolf Creek Park in Grove. Professional bull riders from not just the Four States area, but even as far as Brazil came out to ride a bucking bull.
International Overdose Awareness Day marked by event in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Across the nation, communities continue to recognize overdose awareness. August 31 marks the International Overdose Awareness Day. The community gathered outside the Jasper County Courts Building in Joplin for its third annual overdose awareness event. Starting at the Jasper County Courts Building at 6th and walking...
On this day in Oklahoma history: Author, poet, playwright and screenwriter Lynn Riggs born near Claremore
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - On this day in 1899, author, poet, playwright and screenwriter Lynn Riggs was born near Claremore. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, Riggs’ play “Green Grow the Lilacs” became the basis for the musical “Oklahoma!”. The musical had over 2,200 performances in...
Better Business Bureau issues warning about holiday weekend scams
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is warning people about scammers this holiday weekend. Officials say high demand, traveling, and shopping seasons are prime times for crooks, and they want consumers to be aware of fake social media ads offering deals that don’t exist. Scammers will create...
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."
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.
Great Bend XC Invitational continues to grow at Lake Barton
About twice a year, Lyles Lashley, cross country coach at Great Bend High School Cross, helps fill Lake Barton with runners from across the state. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the course just north of Great Bend will be packed a little more than usual with the season opener for the Panther teams and many others.
Burlington Wildcats Football: Ready to Roar in 2024!
The Burlington Wildcats are hungry for success as they head into the 2024 football season. After battling through a challenging 2023 campaign, the Wildcats are focused on taking the next step and building a winning tradition. Last Season: A Test of Resilience. The 2023 season was one of ups and...
Northeast Arma Cross Country: 2024 Season Preview
The Northeast Arma cross country team is gearing up for the 2024 season, and Head Coach Piper Richardson is focused on building a solid foundation for the runners. According to Coach Richardson, the biggest challenge is getting the athletes in shape and logging enough miles. The team will need to work hard to build their endurance and stamina for the upcoming races.
Reno County Courthouse shows off renovations
Reno County showed off the renovations to the Courthouse with public tours on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Staff members hosted four tours throughout the day. The tours highlighted the Veterans Room, administration, jury rooms, and the Reno County District Attorney offices. All five floors of the Courthouse had renovations done to...
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