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Lane Set to Begin 20th Season with Blue Dragon Women’s Soccer
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – Since its inception, plenty of good things have happened to the Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer team. The first Blue Dragon team played in 2005, and a total of 211 players have donned the Blue Dragon uniform since. Eight Blue Dragon players have been...
White Cloud will, indeed, be holding its flea market next weekend
White Cloud, Kansas will be holding its flea market next weekend. White Cloud Mayor Jama Edie says someone erroneously announced the city-wide flea market had been canceled. It, indeed, will be held next weekend. A post on the White Cloud Kansas Flea Market Facebook page suggests the problem could have occurred, because management of the flea market has changed hands.
Southwestern graduate part of Nigerian basketball team that made Olympic history
The 2024 Paris Olympics offered a number of memorable moments, notably a Southwestern College graduate who had a hand in making history. Prince Ezeala, a 2007 Southwestern College graduate, was an assistant coach for the Nigerian women’s Olympic basketball team. With wins over heavily favored Australia and Canada, the Nigerian squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Leawood’s Church of the Resurrection expands into southern JoCo
A 166-year-old church in Spring Hill will be the future home of the newest branch of Resurrection United Methodist Church, already one of Johnson County’s biggest houses of worship. Cathy Bien, Public Relations and Special Projects Lead Director for Church of the Resurrection, says they hope to attract new...
Man accused of allegedly choking woman
Man accused of choking woman in front of child AB 8-23-2024. A man was in Washington County District Court on Friday on allegations that he choked a woman during an argument on Thursday. 28-year-old Devin Butler faces a felony charge of Domestic Abuse by Strangulation. Bartlesville Police were dispatched at...
University of Kansas Health System ranked best employer in Kansas according to Forbes
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Forbes unveiled its ‘Best Employers by State’ list and a staple of the Kansas health system finds itself at the top of the state’s list. The University of Kansas Health System was ranked as the No. 1 employer in the Sunflower State among businesses that employ at least 500 people.
City of Pratt asking for water conservation
PRATT, Kan. — The City of Pratt posted on social media Friday that they need citizens to begin voluntary water conservation measures. Only running the dishwasher or clothes washer when full. No washing of cars, boats or outdoor equipment. Turn off the faucet when washing hands, shaving or brushing...
Junction City student catches 42-inch catfish
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City student, Grayson Silver, recently caught a 42-inch catfish while fishing with his family at Homer’s Pond in Junction City. Silver is a third-grader at Westwood Elementary and has now qualified to receive the Master Angler Award from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Five Below opens its doors, grand opening planned for Friday
Five Below, the popular discount retailer known for its wide range of affordable products, has officially opened its doors at 2616 W 24th Ave. in Emporia, bringing a fresh shopping experience to the community. The store, which targets a young demographic but offers something for everyone, is opening 9:30 a.m....
Emerging fashion brand Aur Society opening soon in Oak Park Mall
A growing women’s fashion and lifestyle brand is inching closer to its first Johnson County opening. Aur Society, a women’s clothier, is gearing up for its mid-fall opening in Overland Park. Aur Society will open at the Oak Park Mall. Aur Society will occupy a space on the...
Topeka Zoo has event planned for Dog Days of summer
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo will be celebrating an event to bring awareness to endangered African carnivores. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, the Topeka Zoo will celebrate World African Painted Dog Day. African Painted Dogs are one of the most endangered carnivores in Africa. There are less than 7,000 […]
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