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Mud volleyball tourney moving to Great Bend Expo grounds
The second Saturday in August is always booked for Great Bend's final summer bash, Party in the Park. A staple during the day-long festival at Veterans Memorial Park is the mud volleyball tournament. With the addition of the splash pad this spring, the mud volleyball tournament is being moved to...
Big 12 Insiders: Big 12 is standing by if top ACC schools choose to depart
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 dig into the Big 12's approach to adding schools to the conference, including Florida State, Clemson and other ACC schools.
Colby Multi-Purpose Arena, Equestrian Center Star Bond Project approved
The Colby Multi-Purpose Arena and Equestrian Center Star Bond project took a step forward on Tuesday July 2nd when the city council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Funding Agreement for the proposed project. Mike Woofter, representing Colby Investment Group (Developer), stated “while we’re still early in the process, reaching this agreement with the city demonstrates their excitement of the development”.
K-State Football players Avery Johnson, Kam Sallis, meet fans at Manhattan Town Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State Football players Avery Johnson and Kam Sallis met with fans on Thursday morning at the Manhattan Town Center. The event, called “Pizza and Players,” was sponsored by WTC Fiber. Johnson and Sallis signed mini footballs, met fans, and took pictures with Wildcat supporters of all ages. A free pizza lunch was also included for all attendees.
JJ’s That’s Awesome: Wichita’s Mr. Beast Continues To Change the World
Today the AWESOME hails from Wichita. I’m talking about YouTube star MrBeast. He’s known for his charitable initiatives and giving. He had funded surgeries, given away homes, planted 20-million trees and more. Now, he took his talents to the oceans of the world. He announced this week that his TeamSeas initiative has successfully removed over 34-million pounds of trash from the ocean. The project, launched by MrBeast and fellow YouTuber Mark Rober in October 2021, aimed to raise $30-million to remove 30-million pounds of trash from the world’s oceans and rivers. Two days ago, MrBeast shared that TeamSeas exceeded their goal, removing 34,080,191 pounds of trash from oceans worldwide. With all his kindness and giving, a lot of people are wondering what he plans to do next. Giving back in a big way thanks to his success, MrBeast, THAT’S AWESOME.
Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
SPD high-speed pursuit ends with abandoned vehicle in Ottawa County
Salina Police Department (SPD) officers and Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputies assisted in a chase in Salina and Ottawa County Wednesday evening. The suspect vehicle reached speeds more than 125 mph on Ninth Street, heading north of Salina. According to SPD Lt. Kyle Tonniges, at about 10:14 p.m., Wednesday, July 17,...
Wheat Scoop: Sorghum U / Wheat U
Take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas Wheat looks forward to Sorghum U/Wheat U each year as an educational event designed to help producers make their operations more efficient, effective and profitable,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “Through breakout sessions and producer panels, the event addresses current challenges and trends in technology, management practices and marketing. All attendees will head home with information they can immediately put into practice.”
Nearly 700 schools across US could be under Title IX injunction
A federal injunction on the Biden administration’s Title IX overhaul may soon extend far beyond the four states involved in an initial lawsuit, and nearly 700 schools across 48 states will likely be affected by the order. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Kansas blocked the implementation of the new Title IX rules written […]
KS advance mail-in ballots drop by half since 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The number of ballots mailed out for this year’s primary election is down significantly from the 2022 election. July 17 was the first day of advance voting in Kansas. 38,221 ballots were sent out that day. In 2022, 76,201 ballots were sent out on the first day of advance voting. There is […]
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