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Trial for Patrick Mahomes Sr. in connection with DWI arrest delayed to August
TYLER, Texas — Editor's Note: The above video aired in February 2024. The trial for Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II, has been delayed to August in connection with his driving while intoxicated arrest in February. During a hearing Monday, the defense...
Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
Former KU guard Vick hits five 3s, including game-winner, in Mass Street’s TBT win
Lagerald Vick stood patiently in the far corner of Koch Arena, waiting for a pass from Sam Cunliffe, who after driving the lane and reaching the basket fired a lefthanded offering to the former Kansas Jayhawks shooting guard. Vick, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound, 27-year-old sharpshooter from Memphis who played at KU...
Deep sea explorers say they found Amelia Earhart’s plane
ATCHISON, Kan. — It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries ever, but we might now be on the verge of discovering what happened to Amelia Earhart’s plane. Earhart was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, and her love for planes and flying drove her to break barriers for female pilots.
Speed limit to drop on Kansas Avenue east of Riley
Drivers heading into Riley from the east will need to start hitting the brakes a bit sooner. The Riley County commission on Monday approved a request to lower the speed limit on Kansas Avenue east of Riley from 45 mph to 30 mph and place a flashing light there to alert drivers to slow down.
Prairie Paws CEO says residents can expect new look and hours once Emporia Animal Shelter operations contract goes into effect next month
Several changes are on the way for the Emporia Animal Shelter with the new operations contract set to go into effect in just a little less than two weeks. The contract will begin August 4 and will see Prairie Paws at the helm of the shelter as announced earlier this year following action by Emporia City Commissioners. During KVOE’s Morning Show Monday, Prairie Paws Director Vanessa Cowie spoke to the various changes coming to the center from both a visual and operational perspective.
Auburn road reopens, body found
Update 3:36 p.m.: The sheriff’s office has identified the deceased as Lowell W. Lence, 80, of Topeka. Update 12:50 p.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that Southwest Auburn Road has been reopened. More information is expected to be released. Update 11 a.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that a dead body has been discovered in the 4400 […]
Watch: Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy Connect on a Deep Touchdown
The latest Big 12 pass-catching duo to hit the NFL ranks resides in Kansas City between Texas Tech‘s Patrick Mahomes and Texas‘ Xavier Worthy. On Sunday, Mahomes and Worthy connected for a monster touchdown at training camp in St. Joseph that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Worthy,...
During Kansas City's hot summers, community programs can be 'life-saving' for people without AC
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.
Kansas Weather Alert: Evening Thunderstorms Expected by 10 PM
Wichita, KS – Central Kansas is bracing for a series of hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms this evening, with the most significant activity expected around 10 PM. Residents can anticipate gusty winds and brief heavy rain, though severe weather is not forecasted. According to the US National Weather Service in...
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.
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
Earlier this month, Perry Lake rose to its highest levels since 2019, when water levels were more than double their averages, according to the United State Geological Survey. At its recent peak on July 10, the lake, which is northeast of Topeka, held more than 342,000 acre-feet of water, which is only slightly above the average for the reservoir.
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