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NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Topeka native set to make MLB debut
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Los Angeles Angels have called up Seaman grad and former University of Kansas right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn on Friday. Zeferjahn was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Angels on July 30, 2024. The trade sent Zeferjahn, outfielder Matthew Lugo, infielder Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitcher Yeferson Vargas from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia.
Salinan graduates from Air Force Basic training, family celebrates
Airman First Class Luke David Obermeyer proudly graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on July 18. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his military career and reflects his dedication and hard work to protect our nation. Luke is the...
Empty your wallets: K-State Athletics moves to cashless facilities
Kansas State Athletic Facilities went cashless to provide the “Best Fan Experience” in the Big 12, according to a news release from K-State Sports. These venues include the “ticket office, concessions, parking, Rally House locations, gameday Cat Cushion purchases and other points of sale in the facilities.”
Annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep set for Saturday in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep for Shawnee County is set for this weekend in Topeka. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 S.W. East Circle Drive. Organizers said the Community Health Improvement...
Chisholm Trail Days celebrates Abilene’s Wild West Heritage Aug. 30-31
Abilene, recognized as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns in America, will host its annual Chisholm Trail Days on August 30-31, 2024, at the historic Old Abilene Town. This two-day event commemorates and celebrates the town’s role in the Wild West era, marking the first shipment of cattle from Abilene to eastern markets—a key moment in its history as one of the final destinations of the Chisholm Trail.
City Commission approves fee increases for golf course and pool
Director of Parks Jeff Boyle presented proposed fee changes for the Golf Course and Pool for the 2025 and 2026 seasons during Thursday’s City Commission meeting. The proposed changes for the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course keep the Junior golf rate of $10 for 18 holes the same, but would increase the fee for a regular 9-hole round from $16 to $17. The 18-hole weekday rate would increase from $22 to $23 and the weekend rate from $25 to $26. A single membership would increase from $535 to $575 and a couple membership would increase from $645 to $720. Family memberships would increase from $715 to $740. Trail fees would increase from $200 to $220. The cart shed fee would remain the same at $300.
8 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Ty Bowman
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. Goal No. 8:...
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge power through rain delay for tenth inning victory over RockHounds
MIDLAND, Texas—The Wichita Wind Surge took down the Midland RockHounds 2-1 in 10 innings at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Wichita prevailed in a game that saw phenomenal pitching and a half-hour rain delay, and they’ve now won twice in extras in their last three games. Christian MacLeod kept the...
Motorcycle rider critical after Wichita crash
An unidentified man was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after his motorcycle crashed early Saturday east of downtown Wichita. Police said the motorcycle was going west on Kellogg when it hit a guard rail and then fell off an overpass, landing on Hydraulic. The crash was reported around...
Shockers Fall in Exhibition Opener
WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State dropped the 2024 exhibition opener against (RV) Kansas State 29-27, 25-20, 25-17 on Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers took a 19-14 lead in the opening set, but Kansas State rallied with an 8-2 run to claim a slim 22-21 advantage. The two teams then traded the next 12 points as Wichita State fought off four set point opportunities, but eventually the Wildcats put the set away via a kill from Meg Brown and a Shocker attack error. Wichita State got five kills in the opening frame from Emerson Wilford and four from Brooklyn Leggett, hitting .216 in the set to the Wildcats .213. Morgan Stout added three kills, a solo block and two block assists.
Maize looking for return to dominance in 2024 despite reclassification
MAIZE, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - Prior to the 2023 season, the Maize Eagles were likely one of the most dominant football teams west of Kansas City. With Avery Johnson leading the charge to back-to-back state championship game berths, the Eagles were a forced to be reckoned with in the Wichita Metro.
Six for 26 in the Sunflower State: JJ Dunnigan
With much of the foundation set for the Wildcats in 2025 prior to a handful of fall evaluations and an imperative postseason portal push, the months ahead will also serve as a prime opportunity for K-State's coaches to entrench themselves with a handful of favorites in 2026. Knowing how important...
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