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Mass Street Closes Strong but AfterShocks Falter in TBT
Mass Street blew open the game in the Elam Ending to sail to the Wichita regional final with a 76-59 victory over Florida TNT in the second round of the TBT at Charles Koch Arena Monday night. Florida led after the first nine minutes, but Mass Street took command by outscoring Florida 24-16 in the second to take a six-point lead at the half. Florida cut the deficit to four heading into the final frame and had 15 offensive rebounds in the game while former UCF forward Keith Clanton led the way with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds in defeat, but Mass Street closed the game on a 9-0 run in the Elam Ending to survive and advance. Lagerald Vick led Mass Street with 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the arc while Dedric Lawson added his own double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds with five assists.
Missouri woman arrested on suspected drug distribution in Osage County
A Missouri woman was arrested on suspected drug distribution charges in Osage County on Monday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 37-year-old Kyra Merriman of Kansas City developed after an alleged traffic infraction. An Osage County K-9 unit stopped Merriman at US Highway 75 and 189th Road, about five miles north of Lyndon, and allegedly found illegal narcotics.
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...
Rep. Waymaster to lead regional legislators on fiscal policy
TOPEKA — Representative Troy Waymaster, R-Bunker Hill, one of Kansas' top fiscal leaders, will serve as co-chair of a binational, nonpartisan forum of Midwestern legislators that will explore a wide range of issues related to state fiscal conditions and the development and management of state budgets. The Midwestern Legislative...
Kansas Braces for Heat Wave with Soaring Temperatures and Dry Conditions
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for rising temperatures and dry conditions this week. The US National Weather Service in Wichita reports that aside from a few isolated showers or storms today, the state will experience dry conditions for the remainder of the week. High temperatures are expected to reach up to 91 degrees today.
Republican senator urges defense firm CEOs to safeguard Spirit work
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging the CEOs of major defense companies to ensure that work performed by Spirit AeroSystems will not be disrupted by Boeing's planned acquisition of the Kansas-based supplier.
Republican Rally will be at Blu Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday night
There is an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates of the republican party on Wednesday, July 24. The event will be at the Blu Restaurant and Bar at 602 N. Washington St in Junction City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Candidates from the republican party that will be there are the candidates that are up for election in the primary election on August 6.
‘Exciting and amazing’ opportunity for Holton business
HOLTON (KSNT) – A local business is set to be featured on the silver screen. “More Than Lemons” in Holton received the opportunity to showcase their blown glass artwork and skills in numerous scenes on the upcoming independent family-centric comedy film “25 Miles to Normal.” The indie film is being shot across the state line […]
Longtime Topeka hobby store to move locations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dee and Mee Hobbies will be switching locations in September. The store, which focuses on selling RC vehicles, puzzles, arts and craft supplies and board games, is leaving Fairlawn Plaza after over 20 years in the shopping center. The new location will be will be on the northeast corner at 2253 SW […]
Topeka animal shelter no longer at max capacity
TOPEKA (KSNT)—As of July 22, 2024, the Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) is no longer at its maximum capacity. Helping Hands told us they have received 486 animals in the last 22 days. However, after announcing zero-dollar adoptions last week, 171 animals were adopted. 27 News spoke with Grace Clifton, the director of philosophy at […]
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.
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