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Professional certifications draw increased interest at Kansas campuses
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—Many Kansas college campuses are alive with activity as the fall semester begins, and enrollment numbers are ticking up. It’s not just the traditional degree that draws all of those students. There are also professional certifications designed to provide skills to meet the needs of specific in-demand industries.
Everett Morgan Strength Training Center to reopen Thursday
Kansas Wesleyan's weight room - the Everett Morgan Strength Training Center - will host a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. The weight room is opening after a complete renovation, including branded weights, new equipment and the construction of an office for the university's first full-time strength and conditioning coach. Custom racks, benches, dumbbells, new flooring, cardio equipment, TVs and a new sound system are all being installed, with the expectation that KWU will have one of the best strength and conditioning facilities in the NAIA.
The Kansas Wesleyan Coaches Luncheon Series returns for 2024-25 beginning September 5
The Kansas Wesleyan Coaches Luncheon Series returns for the 2024-25 season with an updated format and locations. The Coaches Luncheon Series is presented by the Jeff Wells Agency of American Family Insurance. The Jeff Wells Agency recently extended its continued sponsorship of the Coaches Luncheon for the next three years,...
Document reveals events leading to baby found in I-135 canal in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A newly released court document provides new details in the event leading up to when a baby was found abandoned in a highway canal in south Wichita last month. The suspect, 34-year-old Vincent Perez, is charged with three counts of aggravated child endangerment and two counts...
Wichita police: Speed possibly a factor in crash that critically injured teen
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Police say speed could be a factor in a crash that injured three teenagers, one of them critically, in southeast Wichita late Thursday morning. First responders were called at around 11:30 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash at Mt. Vernon and Webb Road. Lt. Kris Henderson said three juveniles were in a car heading south on Webb Road when another car attempted to turn left from Mt. Vernon on to northbound Webb Road. The two cars collided in the intersection.
Neglected horses removed from Reno County property, surrendered to rescue
RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Two neglected horses, removed from a property north of Hutchinson, are in the care of a rescue group that’s working to restore their health. That’s a task, that Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm & Rescue says, comes with a vet bill it describes as “massive.”
Nadjah Nicole makes Wichita debut
Singer and songwriter Nadjah Nicole performs at Walker’s Jazz Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 29, marking her Wichita debut. Based in Delaware, she came to national attention as a contestant on “The Voice” in 2015. Since then, she has continued to write, record and perform on both a national and international level.
Outliers: KFDI, WKHK Love ‘Love The Leavin’.’
SummitMedia stations KFDI Wichita, KS (103.1) and “K95” WKHK Richmond, VA, are all in on Drew Parker’s “Love the Leavin’,” each playing it 80+ times last week. Eight of the 33 Mediabase reporters that have added the single from the Warner Music Nashville/WMN artist gave it at least 10 spins, with SummitMedia stations accounting for the five top spots and 60% of the record’s total airplay.
Sedgwick County Zoo plays critical role in Guam Sihek recovery
The Guam Kingfisher, or Sihek, is a bird that was declared extinct in the wild in 1988. But following conservation efforts at Sedgwick County Zoo and other zoos across the U.S., the birds are set to make a comeback.
Eisenhower National Airport sees multiple records broken in landmark year
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - From the entire country to Wichita, it’s a year for record-breaking air travel. Kansas’ largest airport topped the million mark with July alone seeing more than 176,000 air travelers at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, breaking last year’s record by nearly 5%. It’s...
Wichita (Kansas) board approves facilities plan that calls for closing and consolidating many schools
The Wichita (Kansas) School Board has unanimously approved a facilities plan that calls for closings, consolidations and new “right-sized” buildings as the district responds to anticipated enrollment declines. The Wichita Eagle reports that the district may put a $450 million bond proposal before voters to pay for the...
Wichita Heights’ Dingle named 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Head Coach
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is proud to announce the selection of Dominick Dingle, Wichita Heights High School, and Garrett Michael, Sabetha High School, as the Head Coaches for the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth. The head coaches are selected from the group of assistant coaches from the previous year’s game.
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