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80 compete, eight crowed in Topeka Junior Golf City Championship
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some of the best young golfers in Topeka and the surrounding areas went toe-to-toe on the course on Tuesday. The Topeka Junior Golf Association (TJGA) held its annual junior golf city championship at Western Hills golf course. “It’s very exciting and the game of golf is growing,” junior golf director, and Washburn […]
Sheriff investigating death of Kansas teen in crash near lake
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas teen died in an accident near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. The victim of the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Brody Minton of Lawrence, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff. Family members reported him missing on Monday and law enforcement had attempted to find him. Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched Monday and Tuesday searched extensively including the campgrounds at Clinton Lake and were working to locate his vehicle in the area.
Wichita jailer was ‘amped up,’ antagonized loud inmate before beating, affidavit says
In all, former Sedgwick County Jail deputy Kymbal A. Britt, 19, punched the inmate at least five times on April 22, according to an arrest affidavit. He is charged with misdemeanor battery.
Prairie Village will take out some pickleball courts at Windsor Park
After months of back and forth, the city of Prairie Village will get rid of some of the pickleball courts at Windsor Park in an effort to respond to residents’ complaints about noise. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday voted 10-0 to resurface four of the six existing...
HutchCC football team ranked No. 1 in Gridiron JC ‘Dirty Thirty’
The Hutchinson Blue Dragon football team is ranked No. 1 in the JCGridiron.com “Dirty Thirty” National Junior College preseason poll. HutchCC lost to East Mississippi in the NJCAA Division I semifinals last year, posted a 10-1 record and placed fourth in the final JCGridiron Poll. Iowa Western is...
A heart for change: Local family champions AEDs after daughter's Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A medical emergency at the Sunflower State Games last year became a catalyst for change for one Emporia family. On July 16, 2023, Reagan Herrman was playing basketball when her heart stopped on the court at Washburn University and she stopped breathing. After four minutes, two cycles of CPR and one shock from an AED, she began breathing again. She was subsequently diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).
Two nurses share July DAISY Award
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to this month's DAISY Award winners, Olivia Snedeker and Stacey Cox!. When a patient came into the ER experiencing a miscarriage, Olivia and Stacey stepped in with exceptional care, professionalism, and empathy. Despite a busy ER, they dedicated themselves to supporting the patient and family, ensuring comfort and respect during this difficult time.
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
City of Manhattan announces annual Furniture Amnesty Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan is announcing its an annual Furniture Amnesty Day. The City of Manhattan officials said this year’s Furniture Amnesty Day (FAD) event will start at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26 in City Park in Manhattan, Kan. FAD is a free community...
Hays Medical Center nurse receives international award
The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) honored Jessica Albers, MFS, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P. with the Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer Award in Forensic Nursing, the Association’s highest award, at a presentation held at Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) in Hays, Kansas on Friday, June 28, 2024. Albers is Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner at Hays Medical Center. The award is named for Virginia Lynch, known globally as the “mother of forensic nursing.”
Kansas Weather Update: Evening Storms and Cooler Nights This Weekend
Wichita, KS – Cooler evening temperatures and periodic chances for showers and storms are forecast for Kansas this weekend. According to the US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas, storms will be hit-or-miss throughout the weekend nights, potentially causing large variations in total rainfall. Friday night will see the highest...
Kansas youth with differing abilities leadership forum set to begin at Washburn University
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host a young leadership forum that teaches Kansas students with disabilities leadership skills and empowers them to become leaders in their communities no matter the challenges. The 23rd annual 2024 Kansas Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (KSYLF) will be from July...
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially eligible for child care subsidies in 2020. Yet barely more than one in eight got the federal benefit designed to make child care more affordable.
Veronica Gillette – Democrat for Kansas House, District 88
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — KSN News sent a questionnaire to each candidate facing a challenger in the August primary election. We have not made any edits to the candidate’s answers. Biographical Information:. Born and raised in Wichita, I’ve spent the last decade working for the Native American Indian...
Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
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