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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...
Junction City student catches 42-inch catfish
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City student, Grayson Silver, recently caught a 42-inch catfish while fishing with his family at Homer’s Pond in Junction City. Silver is a third-grader at Westwood Elementary and has now qualified to receive the Master Angler Award from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
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...
City of Haven seeking Municipal Court judge
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking applicants for Municipal Court Judge. Linked is their request for qualifications, which includes, but is not limited to:. 1. Resident of the State of Kansas. 2. Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 3....
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 23-25)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Wichita Dinner Table. The city’s newest online talk show covering all things...
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:...
Lamar Fire Department’s innovative use of cameras enhances fire safety
LAMAR, Mo. — We got an up-close look at a local fire department’s newest tools to help fight fires. The Lamar Fire Department took possession of its first ladder truck back in February, and this summer, Assistant Chief Potter attached three cameras to it. They were originally used...
Insider: Chiefs Will Part Ways With Fan-Favorite WR in Favor of Kadarius Toney
Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney doesn’t think Kansas City Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross did enough this summer to beat out Kadarius Toney for a spot on the 53-player roster. In Sweeney’s final roster projection for the 2024 preseason, he has seven receivers making the regular-season roster: Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, and Toney.
Carthage woman killed, seven people injured in collision north of Avilla
A Carthage woman was killed and seven people injured in a two-vehicle collision 10 a.m. Friday on County Road 80 six miles north of Avilla. According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Ford Edge driven by Destiny A. Jennings, 22, Carthage, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by Dany M. Mendez, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas.
2024 Kansas Ag Growth Summit Welcomes Ag Community to Manhattan
More than 300 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas came together on August 20–21 at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam expressed his appreciation for those who attended this year’s Summit. “I think the...
Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 am Aug. 31 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9 am, with a graveside service following at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.
Former bank CEO sentenced to 24 years after being scammed into collapsing a bank
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Facepalm: Pig butchering schemes often ruin their victims financially, but a recent case caused so much collateral damage that numerous investors lost a lot of money and the government had to seize a bank. Although the person who was scammed into embezzling tens of millions of dollars is prison-bound, it remains unclear when or if the scammers who received the money will be caught.
Kansas teen homicide suspect still hiding from police
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide continue asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Nassir Gill of Topeka, according to a media release from police. Gill is a person of interest in the homicide of Brian M. Wright Jr., 23, that occurred on June 21,...
Rider dead after motorcycle crashes, falls off Kellogg
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing a motorcycle into a guardrail early Saturday morning. Wichita police said the victim was merging onto westbound Kellogg, near Hydraulic. They hit a guardrail before falling off the motorcycle and landing into an embankment below. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later […]
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