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Online Bachelor's in Elementary Education is New Degree Path for Emporia State
For those who want to become teachers, The Teachers College at Emporia State University has multiple pathways to accomplish this goal. The newest route is a fully online bachelor’s degree in elementary education, which is enrolling now for fall 2024. Todd Roberts, program lead of the online elementary education...
Mark Mangino praises Goff, Leipold for rebuilding KU football
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – There are few people more excited about Kansas football’s program turnaround than former Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino. Mangino is being inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October, largely for his accomplishments while coaching the KU. He took a program that had six consecutive losing seasons before his arrival […]
Topeka author makes NYT ‘The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century’
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka native, known locally for writing the Midwest family drama “The Topeka School”, made the New York Times ‘Best Books of the 21st Century’ list. Ben Lerner took the 62nd spot on the list with his sequel to “The Topeka School”, “10:04”, which was described by the Harvard Review Online as […]
‘Sandlot’ coming back to Liberal
Summertime is baseball season, and along with the professional players in the organized game, children across American can be found playing a pickup game of the favorite pastime this time of year. For many, the 1993 classic movie, “The Sandlot,” symbolized young Americans’ passion with the game, and for the...
Lowrider bike building program gives juvenile offenders a lesson in discipline
From inside Johnson County’s Juvenile Detention Center, KSHB 41 News reporter Megan Abundis met with Ellen Hawks, who believes a new program model will build character and discipline.
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved
LAWRENCE — Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle. The former students, who initiated meetings with school board members earlier this year while serving as editors of the student newspaper, also question […] The post Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Westlake Ace Hardware unveils new Overland Park store in former Sears spot
A former Sears Home & Life space in Overland Park is now officially home to a new hardware store. Westlake Ace Hardware opened its new Overland Park store over the weekend, at The Fountains shopping center. Ace Hardware is at 6327 W. 119th St. The hardware store occupies a space...
Sheriff investigating death of Kansas teen in crash near lake
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas teen died in an accident near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. The victim of the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Brody Minton of Lawrence, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff. Family members reported him missing on Monday and law enforcement had attempted to find him. Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched Monday and Tuesday searched extensively including the campgrounds at Clinton Lake and were working to locate his vehicle in the area.
Central Care Cancer Center welcomes Dr. Irabor to Emporia team
Central Care Cancer Center announced Monday the addition of radiation oncologist Dr. Omoruyi Credit Irabor to their Emporia team. Dr. Irabor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. He completed his radiation oncology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a post-doctoral research fellowship at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and earned a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Linda Woodland, mother of Gary Woodland, loves seeing grandkids come through TJGA City Jr. Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Woodland family is no stranger to the junior golf circuit in Topeka. “We’ve been watching them for a long time and it’s kind of keeping going what we watched with the kids when in CJ and Gary were in high school and got to go to all their tournaments and everything and then Gary in college and now watching him on the PGA tour. It’s just evolved us being a golf family and we get to watch golf all the time,” Linda said.
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
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