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Beef Fest culminates with heavy attendance for Saturday activities
From hamburgers to steaks and everything in between, area residents enjoyed the fruits of the grass cattle industry with the core of activities for Flint Hills Beef Fest at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Friday’s activities included the annual live stocker show, beef producers seminar, ranch feed and ranch rodeo. Those...
Score an Excellent Education in Shawnee, KS
Area schools prepare students for successful futures through career exploration and hands-on learning. Education in Shawnee, KS, isn’t just about memorizing facts and figures; it’s about preparing students for their futures. With a strong emphasis on career exploration and hands-on learning, Shawnee’s public and private schools are dedicated to helping students discover their passions and achieve their career goals.
Annual Appreciation Night recognizes Topeka Civic Theatre volunteers for their work
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Civic Theatre hosted their 42nd annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The night recognizes volunteers for their commitment and time to the theatre making their shows possible. This year over 630 volunteers were recognized. The theatre tallied up the volunteers’ contributions and efforts which totaled $2,527,356....
Pitt State Cross Country Hosts Alumni Meet
PITTSBURG, KS – Pitt State Cross Country kicked off their season just like they do with any other. The Gorillas hosted their annual Alumni Meet at Country Side Golf Course bright an early with both the Men’s and Women’s teams participating. There was about an hour rain delay to start things off, but that did […]
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...
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 […]
Project 2 Restore host 3rd Annual Walk/Run 2 Restore 5K
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Many people from across the Topeka community participated in a walk and run to support victims of human trafficking. Project 2 Restore hosted its 3rd Annual Walk/Run 2 Restore 5K Saturday at Lake Shawnee. Project 2 Restore is committed to the vision of helping women heal...
USD 251 superintendent confident students can continue ongoing academic achievements
USD 251 Superintendent Bob Blair is confident his district can continue a range of academic achievements noted for his students the past several years. Blair joined KVOE’s Morning Show on Friday to discuss the start of classes, which comes after an active spring and summer for the district. Much of the work done by the district’s board had to do with setting policies on open enrollment after action by state lawmakers last year, and that work appears to have paid off with over 10 students transferring in. Blair says overall enrollment should be level or slightly higher than last year.
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold.
Presentation in Great Bend to help people with addiction, recovery
Dakotah Sanders freely acknowledges that in the past he was many things – violent, untrustworthy, manipulative, self-centered, and a poor husband, father, son, brother and friend. Today, however, Sanders is in long-term recovery and will share his story with a private group, as well as with the general public.
🎤New Hays housing, business developments okayed for economic development incentives
Various funding mechanisms for proposed new housing developments and business expansions were all approved at Thursday's Hay City Commission meeting. The city’s first-ever Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) was established in the Tallgrass Addition in 2020 and is nearly fully occupied. Local economic development interest group, Heart of America...
CAMPBELL: Pantry pest control measures
Someone recently came into the Cottonwood Extension office with a tiny insect, asking what it is. Fortunately, it had a distinctive long snout. So that meant it was a weevil and I was able to narrow it down considerably and identify it as a rice weevil. I did get verification from J.P. Michaud, entomologist at the Ag Research Ct. in Hays, too.
Robert Ott honored as Government Engineer of Year
The City of Manhattan’s former Public Works Director, the late Robert K. Ott, was recently honored posthumously with the Government Engineer of the Year Award by the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE). The award is based on several professional criteria, including engineering achievements (significant accomplishments and career highlights),...
Families, KU football fans gather to kick off season
Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening. The event included performances from the Marching Jayhawks, Spirit Squad and Mikey Needleman Band, plus appearances from KU football coach Lance Leipold, Lawrence High School alum and senior running back Devin Neal, cornerback Cobee Bryant, Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni and more.
Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field
McPHERSON, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for McPherson High School’s new outdoor athletic facility took place Friday evening prior to a community pep rally to kick off the fall sports season. A number of the amenities for the project were funded through private donations in the Fund...
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