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A message from EncoreKC! Foundation: Fostering artistic expression and community for adults 50+
The EncoreKC! Foundation (EKC!) fosters a love for the arts within the community by creating an inclusive and accessible artistic environment for adults aged 50 and over, regardless of their experience or ability. Established in 2021, the EKC! Foundation strengthens community bonds through diverse outreach programs, focusing on music and cultural diversity. These initiatives include performances and educational opportunities across three annual sessions: spring, summer, and fall. Each session offers a balanced mix of musical genres, featuring guest composers, artists, and ensembles in choral concerts.
Inside Devin Neal’s motivation for his senior year with KU football, and what’s possible
LAWRENCE — Kansas football coach Lance Leipold’s appreciation for Devin Neal showcased itself again earlier this month out in Las Vegas. Leipold, speaking at the Big 12 Conference’s media days, praised the leap of faith Neal took to play for the Jayhawks. Leipold, appearing on TV on ESPNU, highlighted how Neal stuck with...
Susan’s Kids earns Helping Hand for work with foster children
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The community stepped up to provide special gifts for local children looking for a forever home, and KWCH and DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers gave them a Helping Hand. “Kids move from home to home, foster kids, over 7,000, with all their belongings in a plastic trash...
Numbers down, Great Bend considering ending June Jaunt
When last year’s attendance numbers were down for Great Bend’s June Jaunt festival, the rain and storms had an impact on the outdoor event at Jack Kilby Square. When numbers were again down this year with good weather forecasts, city officials began reconsidering the efforts to host the festival.
One-day event for free school sports physicals in Great Bend
The University of Kansas Health System, in collaboration with USD 428, will offer free school sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year for area middle and high school students. Free sports physicals for middle and high school students will be provided at a single event on a walk-in basis only.
🏐 Mansfield appoints Dunson as Assistant Coach
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Former Stanford volleyball standout Gabi Dunson has been named an assistant coach for the 2024 season, second-year head coach Jason Mansfield announced Monday. "I had the privilege of coaching Gabi for four years at Stanford, and I haven't coached many athletes that were as focused, competitive...
Chaos Coffee is bringing frappes, lattes and more to Topeka-area food truck scene
MERIDEN — When chaos comes around, this coffee truck will be there to calm the moment. Chaos Coffee, owned by Dany Guzman, began offering its services to customers six weeks ago, and since then business has been steady rolling. Guzman said the idea of beginning a truck had long been an idea, but it...
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
Kansas man charged with embezzlement on Monday
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United State's Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Kansas man had been charged with embezzlement in Topeka on Monday, July 22, 2024. According to the DOJ, Matthew Waits, 39, from Topeka, was charged with one...
Kansas City man injured and charged after high-speed chase ends in crash in Camden County
A Kansas City man was seriously hurt in a Camden County crash early Monday morning and was accused of crashing while running from law enforcement. Prosecutors charged Alex Dee with Resisting Arrest for a Felony, DWI, and Operating a Motor Vehicle in a Careless and Imprudent Manner. Court documents state...
In SMSD, one school raised $610,000 in donations, while another took in $300. Is that fair?
Donation statistics presented to a special committee Friday by Shawnee Mission School District administrators showed a lopsided giving advantage when it comes to the district’s wealthiest schools. But whether that disparity is resulting in more staff positions or better educational outcomes for those schools gifted more money wasn’t clear....
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 […]
State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse
Kansas health care experts want to develop more partnerships and policies to protect older residents from abuse. Public health officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department for Children and Families recently discussed approaching an aging population and their abuse as public […] The post State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Jury: Woman guilty in drug deal death of Kansas teen
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas woman accused of a deadly overdose death is guilty, according to a jury in Johnson County. Last week, a jury convicted 48-year-old Trina L. Golden of distribution of drugs causing death and use of a communication facility during a drug felony, according to Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe.
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