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Sedgwick County Democrats hope to capture Harris/Walz momentum
Kansas House Democrat Ford Carr of Wichita, said that he's inspired by the recent momentum of the Harris/Walz campaign leading up to November. Sedgwick County Democrats hope to capture Harris/Walz momentum. Excitement was visible at what the Sedgwick County Democratic Party called a 'pop-up' rally for Democrats Thursday night at...
Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
Kan. pilot avoids injury after mechanical failure during takeoff
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas man avoided injury after a small plane mishap just before 11:30a.m. Saturday in Douglas County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Cessna 177 piloted by Kenneth V. Rieck, 75, Lawrence, was traveling down runway #15 at Lawrence Regional Airport, 1930 Airport Road. The airplane had a...
8-man, Div. I: Wichita County, Hoxie ready to pounce after Lyndon’s magical season
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The stars aligned for the Lyndon football program in 2023. After a successful 8-3 showing in 2022, the Tigers picked up transfer Tannel Heckel, one of the premiere athletes in all of Kansas. His move happened to coincide with the senior seasons of all-staters Kaedin Massey, Jalen Massey, and Casten Wirth. The result was a complete domination of the 8-man, Div. I rank. The Tigers scored at least 48 points in 11 of their 13 wins and held seven opponents to one touchdown or fewer, including the previous favorite, Wichita County, 34-6 in the state championship game.
‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Many questions have surfaced in the days since the city announced a new policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here?. The City of Lawrence this week shared details of a policy that’s actually been...
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
Emporia High volleyball goes 2-3 at AVCTL Preseason Tournament
The Emporia High volleyball team opened the season with a 2-3 record in the AVCTL Preseason Tournament in Hutchinson on Saturday. Emporia High started the day with two victories, defeating Buhler, 25-10, 22-25, 25-23, and Hutchinson, 25-13, 20-25, 25-19. EHS was swept by Kapaun Mt. Carmel, 25-23, 25-22. EHS fell to Garden City, 25-13, 19-25, 19-25 and Valley Center, 25-17, 12-25, 23-25.
Aggravated robbery suspect set for motions hearing next month ahead of potential trial in November
A motions hearing is next in the court process for the Topeka man accused of aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and other charges after an alleged incident in Emporia this past spring. Tyler Seifert will return to Lyon County District Court at 9:30 am October 1. The hearing was set during...
Emporia High holds Red and Black Scrimmage heading into game week
The countdown to game day for Emporia High is quickly approaching. As the Spartans prepare for game week, they held a Red and Black Scrimmage on Saturday. The Spartans scrimmaged for 40 minutes to conclude the community event that featured scrimmages from the Mighty Spartans 4th and 5th grade teams, the Emporia Recreation’s 6th grade tackle football team, and the Emporia Middle School Junior Spartans.
Oklahoma State transfer Gunnar Gundy, son of Mike Gundy, shines in Emporia State debut
OSU transfer quarterback Gunnar Gundy shined on Thursday as he led Emporia State to a 30-14 home win over Washburn. Gundy, who's the son of OSU head coach Mike Gundy, went 27 for 41 through the air (65.9%) for 292 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 1 victory. The former...
Emily Moores: On the Edge of a Dream
In a celebration of art, Pittsburg State University hosted artist, Emily Moores, Wednesday, Aug. 21. This event drew in students and faculty members, ready to experience the work of a professional artist on a campus. Freshman, Lorna Pierce, gave insight into why she attended the event. “At first, I came because it’s kind of required for a class to come, but I really like looking at art and trying to understand it.” She described how her initial feelings for the art changed, “The more I’ve sat and thought about (her art), the more I like it.” The change in being required to go to this event to genuinely being interested in the art itself demonstrates how immersive art can create new inspirations and ideas.
Enrollment increase and real momentum
In Kansas, many colleges have had a decrease in enrollment, but this is not the case at Pittsburg State, according to the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management, Karl Stumo. All American University’s choose a date either ten or twenty days into classes for their census, which is Sept. 16 for Pittsburg State. Enrollment numbers can change, but as of Aug. 16, enrollment numbers are looking toward a positive direction compared to 2023. In terms of how the University has done, Stumo stated, “Every year, we do our very best to improve, going to as many high schools and attending as many college fairs as we can. This year one of the biggest changes was with the expansion of the Great Gorilla Scholarship Program.”
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