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Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Zoe Schumacher fell in love with Kansas State as a child, experiencing firsthand the vibrance of K-State’s traditions alongside her family, sparking her love for marching and pep band. When it came time for her to choose a college, she chose K-State to major in marketing and graphic design. Through making her childhood dreams come true and joining the K-State marching band, Schumacher found that and more.
City commission discontinues 14th Street/Van Buren project, Kollhoff continues being combative
The Abilene City Commission met Monday for their last meeting of August. During their meeting, the commission decide to no longer pursue the intersection project at NW 14th Street and Van Buren Street. John Kollhoff, commissioner, continued voting no on the majority of items presented to the commission. In the commission’s last two meetings, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, he voted against items nine ...
Listeria outbreak continues a month after deli meat recall
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - You’ll want to make sure Boar’s Head deli meats aren’t part of your holiday weekend meals. The Center for Disease Control confirmed nine deaths linked to a listeria outbreak first reported earlier this summer. Boar’s Head recalled deli meats in late July, but listeria cases have continued. Inspectors found mold, insects and blood in the meat.
Lady Panther tennis team opens season with win at Lyons
Before the rains came, there was tennis to be played in Lyons. The Great Bend High School girls opened the 2024 season Thursday afternoon in Lyons. The Lady Panthers scored 48 points for the team title, followed by Pratt with 39 points, and Ashland with 26 points. Paige Stacey posted...
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially finds a new NFL home
Despite the fact that Adrian Martinez didn’t finish his career with the Nebraska football team, it’s impossible not to root for him. The man who started for four seasons in Lincoln in the Scott Frost era has been working hard to show he belongs in the NFL since finishing his college days at Kansas State.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A beautiful sunny Saturday, staying calm for Labor Day
Starting off this morning with cool and humid conditions. A couple of showers lingering to the southeast will slowly wither and die as temperatures start to rise. Abundant sunshine with light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures will make today an excellent day to head outdoors! Rain is expected to stay away from Kansas for the entire weekend.
More law enforcement out for holiday weekend
Trooper Chad Crittenden with the Kansas Highway Patrol talked to Hutch Post about the special enforcement campaign that is going on now through Labor Day. "Usually around the holiday weekends or major holidays, KDOT provides additional overtime for step funding," Trooper Crittenden said. "It's where we have a lot more troopers or officers all around the state, highly visible out there, but we are taking strict enforcement out there, just ensuring and trying to get that education out there. We try to do it through social media first and give the warnings that way, but again, we have to ensure that people are not impaired out on our roadways, not using their phones in ways they shouldn't be, and especially enforcing the speed and occupant protection violations."
One dead after drowning in Geary Co. State Park lake
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One person has died after drowning at a swim beach inside Milford State Park on Saturday. A post on the Geary County Sheriff’s Facebook page says the person had been underwater for more than 10 minutes when bystanders found them. Bystanders began CPR but upon...
Recent water main breaks highlight need for major ongoing, upcoming work across Emporia
It hasn’t been a great week for Emporia’s waterline network. Just Thursday, Underground Utilities crews had to repair water mains on Grove between Chestnut and Lawrence, near the site of unrelated work as part of Emporia’s annual Street Rehab process, and on West 15th between Rural and West. Other unplanned work this week has included a main break at Seventh and Arundel on Tuesday.
Great Bend XC Invitational continues to grow at Lake Barton
About twice a year, Lyles Lashley, cross country coach at Great Bend High School Cross, helps fill Lake Barton with runners from across the state. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the course just north of Great Bend will be packed a little more than usual with the season opener for the Panther teams and many others.
Burlington Wildcats Football: Ready to Roar in 2024!
The Burlington Wildcats are hungry for success as they head into the 2024 football season. After battling through a challenging 2023 campaign, the Wildcats are focused on taking the next step and building a winning tradition. Last Season: A Test of Resilience. The 2023 season was one of ups and...
Northeast Arma Cross Country: 2024 Season Preview
The Northeast Arma cross country team is gearing up for the 2024 season, and Head Coach Piper Richardson is focused on building a solid foundation for the runners. According to Coach Richardson, the biggest challenge is getting the athletes in shape and logging enough miles. The team will need to work hard to build their endurance and stamina for the upcoming races.
Reno County Courthouse shows off renovations
Reno County showed off the renovations to the Courthouse with public tours on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Staff members hosted four tours throughout the day. The tours highlighted the Veterans Room, administration, jury rooms, and the Reno County District Attorney offices. All five floors of the Courthouse had renovations done to...
Grossenbacher Wins Opening Night of the IMCA RaceSaver Nationals
EAGLE, NE (August 30, 2024) — Trevor Grossenbacher won the opening night feature of the 2024 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Nationals friday night at Eagle Raceway. GUnnar Pike, Jason Danley, Cole Wayland, and Ryder Laplante rounded out the top five. IMCA RaceSaver Nationals. Eagle Raceway. Eagle, Nebraska. Feature:. 1....
What to know about favoritism allegations at Kansas Commerce and accuser's death
The Kansas Department of Commerce is hiring a third-party investigator to review all of its grants distributed from the American Rescue Plan Act after a former employee alleged a corrupt process for the Building a Stronger Economy grant. Jonathan Clayton's body was found Aug. 25 in a vehicle that apparently left US-50 highway and crashed into a ravine. ...
Stormont-Vail confirms plans for new medical clinic in Emporia
Stormont-Vail Health has confirmed plans for a new medical clinic serving the Emporia area. In an email to KVOE News, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke says a new facility for its Emporia team would be the best option for meeting future health care needs locally, adding the current space at Newman Regional Health does not give Stormont staff the means to renovate and organize “to accomplish the efficiencies and coordination of patient care that we need.”
Southeast Kansas: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Today, Sunshine Returns Sunday
Wichita, KS – Today, Southeast Kansas residents should prepare for possible isolated showers and a chance of thunderstorms this morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, they could briefly impact outdoor activities. Highs today will range from 83 to 87 degrees, making it a warm and humid start to the weekend.
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