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KHP IDs Kansas man who died wrong-way crash
RENO COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the man who died in an accident that occurred just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Reno County. The patrol reported a 1994 Chevy S-10 driven by Kris D Baymiller, 65, Hutchinson, was eastbound on U.S. 50 approximately seven miles east of Hutchinson. The pickup crossed the center line. A westbound 2018 Peterbilt semi driven by Parvinder Singh, 34, Fresno, California, struck the pickup in the westbound lanes.
Vehicle mitigation systems coming to Kansas State Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair begins next week and general manager Bryan Schulz continues to outline some of the precautionary safety measures the fair will use this year. "This year we're also placing vehicle mitigation systems at gates 1 and 3," Kansas State Fair general manager Bryan...
Buhler High class of 2004 announces reunion
BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler High School Class of 2004 is excited to announce their 20-year reunion scheduled for September 27-29th, 2024. The weekend's events will offer a chance for classmates to reconnect and reminisce. All events, except for Sunday’s wine tasting, are come and go with no advance RSVP required.
SMSD board wades into issue of using private funds to pay for school staffers
A pattern of private donations that appears to favor the wealthiest schools in the Shawnee Mission School District sparked a spirited discussion among board members Monday night as they grappled with whether those donations result in an unfair educational advantage. The discussion came after members of a special task force—...
Washburn to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host its second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet next month. The banquet will be at the Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union, on the Washburn University campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 12. The community can...
Kansas artist finishes huge ‘earth portrait’ of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Take a look
Kansas artist Stan Herd has put the finishing touches on a larger-than-life ‘earth portrait’ of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on a farm in Lawrence. The artist unveiled a portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential nominee, just days after Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month. The piece, entitled “The Biden Legacy,” left a space blank next to Harris for a portrait of her imminent VP pick.
Another hot day across Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says last night’s storms are long gone and the day ahead looks mostly dry. It is also going to be another hot day across Kansas with high temperatures in the lower to middle 90s, or five to ten degrees above average for late August.
That’s Awesome: An Oasis In The Middle Of A Wichita Food Desert
Today, the AWESOME if found right here in Wichita. In Northeast Wichita, near 21st and Grove, going out and getting an ingredient or two you need to fix dinner is not just an inconvenience, it’s close to impossible for the 1 in 5 households in that area without a vehicle. Enter Dollar General, who just remodeled and adapted their store at 2020 E. 21st St into their new DG Market format and the response has been very positive. Now there’s a market within walking distance for many with fresh produce, meats, frozen foods and other healthy items. Relief for those who no longer have to live in the middle of a food desert, THAT’S AWESOME.
Neglected horses removed from Reno County property, surrendered to rescue
RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Two neglected horses, removed from a property north of Hutchinson, are in the care of a rescue group that’s working to restore their health. That’s a task, that Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm & Rescue says, comes with a vet bill it describes as “massive.”
Buhler High School Class of 2004 Hosts 20-Year Reunion
BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler High School Class of 2004 is excited to announce their 20-year reunion scheduled for September 27-29th, 2024. The weekend’s events will offer a chance for classmates to reconnect and reminisce. All events, except for Sunday’s wine tasting, are come and go with no advance RSVP required.
Buhler Public Schools striving to reduce chronic absenteeism
BUHLER, Kan. (KWCH) - Buhler Public Schools wants to see kids more in the classroom. The district shared the message in a post on Facebook as it works to reduce chronic absenteeism for the 2024-25 school year. Chronic absenteeism means a student misses 10% or more school days, for any...
Learned says goodbye to Barton Trustees & Great Bend community
When Don Learned joined the Barton Community College Board of Trustees in 2005, the college was going through a rocky time. Through the last 19 years, Learned has assisted in guiding the college on the board with his education background. After getting elected five times during that stretch, Learned attended...
Marysville man pleads no contest in 2023 vehicular murder case in Lyon County
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Marysville man has pleaded no contest in connection with a vehicle murder case stemming from a crash in April 2023 near Emporia, KVOE Radio said. As a result, Travis Duane Edwards won’t stand trial in the case in Lyon County District Court. KVOE says...
Construction starting on downtown Great Bend lofts
The iconic Zarah Hotel building in downtown Great Bend is poised for a transformation as the “Lofts at the Zarah” project has now started construction work. This $6.25 million endeavor promises to breathe new life into the heart of the city and serve as a spark for even more downtown revitalization.
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