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Kansas gives all 39 votes for Trump at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE(AP) —Donald Trump has become the official Republican presidential nominee after receiving the votes of enough delegates at the Republican National Convention on Monday afternoon. Mike Brown, chairman of the Republican Party of Kansas, announced all the state's 39 votes for Donald Trump as former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer...
Kansas ‘Demon Brigade’ returns home after deployment in Europe
FORT RILEY (KSNT) – A group of soldiers from Fort Riley are home again after a nine-month deployment in Europe. The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley announced in a press release Monday, July 15 its Demon Brigade, sent to Europe in support of the joint contingency operation Atlantic Resolve, marked their return to the […]
Autopsy: Man 4 times legal limit night he was struck by WPD cruiser
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - FactFinder 12 has new information on a man’s state the night he was hit and killed by a Wichita police officer in February. Jeffrey Moss, 51, died on February 17, 2024, when he was struck by a Wichita police SUV along MacArthur in south Wichita. Moss was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when he was hit.
Heavy storm leaves damage in Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, a heavy storm caused damage in the Oakland neighborhood. Though quick, it left trees toppled in the streets and hanging over electrical lines. “I was letting the dogs out and it started sprinkling and then all of a sudden the sky...
Prison for road-rage beating death of 74-year-old Kansas man
BUTLER COUNTY —A Kansas man man is going to prison for a road-rage beating death of of a man in 2023. On July 10, Ashton McCoy, 24, was sentenced to 21-years in prison, according to Butler County Attorney's office. In May McCoy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
W. Wichita neighbors raise concerns after power cut on hottest day of summer so far
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Power was restored for a west Wichita neighborhood after people lost electricity while Evergy worked on their power lines. Some had concerns about why the utility would cut power on the hottest day of the year so far in the city. “I was kinda curious as...
Parsons school district implements free lunch program for all students
PARSONS, Kan. (KOAM) - The Parsons School District, USD 503, is pleased to announce the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2024-2025 school year. Through this program, all enrolled students will receive healthy lunches at no charge.
Goodcents Names Jennifer Dunn Franchisee of the Year
Goodcents has named Jennifer Dunn, the owner of a Goodcents restaurant in Wichita, the Franchisee of the Year. “Jennifer has worked really hard in Wichita, and we are thrilled to celebrate her success,” said Joe Bisogno, founder and CEO of Goodcents. “We look forward to many more years of partnership with Jennifer.”
City sets Furniture Amnesty Day for July 26
Jul. 16—Those looking to get rid of old furniture or find a new element for their homes without spending a dime will have the chance to do so next week. The city of Manhattan on Monday announced this year's Furniture Amnesty Day is set for July 26. The free community event — which will take place beginning at 8 a.m. at City Park — allows people the opportunity to donate or pick up used ...
Storm causes damage across Jefferson County
PERRY (KSNT) – Communities are still picking up what is left after damaging storms rolled through Northeast Kansas during the morning hours of July 16. Jefferson County was one of the areas that was impacted by the storms. The strong winds from the storm caused damage to trees of all sizes. Some larger trees were […]
Big 12 Insiders: 2024's best games in Big 12 football, conference and non-conference
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald reveal Big B's top 10 non-conference games for Big 12 teams this season, followed by his top 10 conference games for 2024.
Realistic expectations for Kansas' top-rated transfer haul: Roles for AJ Storr, Rylan Griffen, Zeke Mayo
The writing was on the wall that changes were coming for Kansas just moments after the Jayhawks got rocked by Gonzaga in the Round of 32 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament to mercifully end a season that started with them named the preseason's No. 1 team and deteriorated in a hurry during Big 12 play. A season-ending knee injury for All-American wing Kevin McCullar was the final straw, but Kansas was leaking oil well before that.
Tickets for Sunflower Showdown Selling Fast
MANHATTAN, Kan. – With the start of fall camp right around the corner, K-State Athletics officials announced Tuesday tickets for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown against Kansas on October 26 are down to scattered singles and standing-room only. Tickets to the other five remaining home games are also selling quickly,...
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