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Kansas lands three on CBS Sports' list of the top 150 college football players in 2024
There's no denying the blend of experience and talent that KU has on its 2024 roster is as good as the program has had in a long time. The Jayhawks are a talented team throughout but arguably have some of the top players in the sport at their respective positions. And with the start of the college football season just days away, that top-end talent is getting national recognition.
🏐 KU ranked No. 13 in preseason AVCA poll
The Big 12 Conference is well-represented in the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA)/TARAFLEX Preseason Division I Women's Volleyball Poll with four teams in the top 25. The Kansas Jayhawks headline the four, coming in at No. 13, the highest start in the poll since 2017 (No. 8). The Jayhawks are...
Senior Living facility caught fire in Lawrence Monday afternoon
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A senior living facility in Lawrence caught fire Monday, August 19th. According to a press release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM), crews responded to a fire incident at 1501 Inverness Drive a little after noon on Monday afternoon. Many residents and people around the community...
Car insurance rates jump 27% in Kansas since 2021, more projected for 2024
KANSAS (KSNT) – Insurance marketplace Insurify is projecting insurance rates to rocket higher in 2024. A study by the company found insurance rates in Kansas have increased 27% since 2021. Additionally, Insurify is projecting a 24% increase in Kansas car insurance rates in 2024. A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and […]
Headlines for Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Former Southwest Kansas Bank Executive Sentenced for Embezzlement. ELKHART, Kan. (KNS) - A former Kansas bank executive was sentenced to nearly 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency scheme that led to the failure an Elkhart bank. Authorities say Shan Hanes embezzled $47 million dollars from the southwest Kansas bank in 20-23. He pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement by a bank officer. Federal officials say Hanes stole the money in a foreign get-rich-quick scheme involving cryptocurrency. It’s one of the biggest financial schemes the state has seen. Prosecutors plan to return money they recovered back to the bank.
Kansas Weather: Seasonably Cool Temperatures with Scattered Showers Expected This Week
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect seasonably cool temperatures primarily in the 80s this week, offering a respite from the summer heat. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that while temperatures will remain mild, isolated morning showers and thunderstorms may develop, particularly today, though severe weather is not anticipated.
Energy transmission corridor could cause people to lose homes; Barton Co. meeting moved again
Barton County has moved the location of a meeting about a proposed energy transmission corridor. Kansas leaders in Washington, D.C., are hearing from residents worried about losing their land.
Reg. changes seek to open more child care slots but space may be obstacle
The latest state child care regulations changes were released earlier this summer. One of the most significant changes was to the children-to-provider ratios. Those ratio changes don't go into effect automatically. Providers have to apply for certification for the new child counts. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment website...
State Rep. Steven Howe selected to serve on two interim committees
State Representative Steven K. Howe of Salina has been selected by the Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins to serve on two interim committees:. ● Special Committee on Budget Process and Development. ● Special Committee on Medical Marijuana. “I am honored to be selected to serve on these two interim...
Trial by fire: Forest Service to hire 250 wildland firefighters
The Rocky Mountain Region has seen its fair share of wildfires this year. Recognizing the danger the fires pose, the USDA Forest Service seeks to address the threat by bringing on 250 permanent seasonal wildland firefighters.
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