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Jill Ward and David Hickman: Get to know the Wichita-area primary candidates
Two conservative candidates — Jill Ward and David Hickman — are running for a Kansas House seat after the retirement of longtime state Rep. Brenda Landwehr. Landwehr was first elected in 1997 and stayed in office until 2012. She then returned to office in 2017. But her possible replacements in the Republican primary have little to no political experience. The winner of the primary takes on John Burke in the general election this November.
Hafertepe Jr. Dominates 81 Speedway for Third-Straight Victory
WICHITA, KS (July 20, 2024) – Sam Hafertepe Jr.’s first three wins of the season on the American Sprint Car Series National Tour came consecutively in June, and history repeated itself Saturday night. The five-time Series champion led every lap at 81 Speedway en route to his third-straight Feature win and sixth of the season.
Willy Agada delivers equalizer for Sporting KC in 1-1 draw with St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Willy Agada scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute, lifting Sporting KC to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis. Agada scored with a header from the center of the box, finishing off a well-placed pass by Alan Pulido. Sporting’s Tim Melia made a big save in the 86th minute and St. Louis was limited to three shots on goal to Kansas City’s six. Roman Bürki made five saves for St. Louis. Nökkvi Thórisson got St. Louis on the board first, working hard to set up his right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 42nd minute.
Matt Glover Announced as New Fort Scott Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
FORT SCOTT, KS — Fort Scott Community College has announced Matt Glover will be their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the program. Fort Scott announced the hiring yesterday as Glover will be the new man at the helm for the Greyhounds. He is coming from MSU-Denver which is a Division II program where he […]
T-Rell hosts soft open for new lounge in Central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local artist, T-Rell, made a big step forward tonight in opening his new business. Partee’s Lounge had their soft opening Saturday night to get the feel and vibes of the venue before they have their grand opening in two weeks. The club is dedicated to T-Rell’s friend, Chris Partee, who T-Rell says […]
Bike rides, arm wrestling, kids games, barbecue and much more all part of jam-packed Olpe Downhome-Days activity list Saturday
Once again, the town of Olpe had nonstop activities from sun up to sun down Saturday. Despite some early morning rainfall, the 2024 Olpe Downhome Days slate of events went off without a hitch. The morning hours featured a series of bike races, a 5K water gun fun run and kids fishing derby.
Fans Think Taylor Swift Tipped Off Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' Gender Reveal
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany may have gotten scooped on their own gender reveal. The couple shared an adorable Instagram video on July 19 showing their two children playing a game of tic-tac-toe to reveal the gender of their yet-to-arrive sibling. The video showed that baby No. 3 will be a girl, which Swift may have already revealed earlier in the week.
Galena hosts annual Food Basket Giveaway
GALENA, Kan. — It was Christmas in July today in Galena for the annual Food Basket Giveaway. Volunteers ranging from 14 to 82 years old gathered at the First Christian Church in Galena Saturday morning for a food basket giveaway. Packing a total of 120 food baskets for families,...
Celebrating the 27th annual Amelia Earhart Festival
(ATCHISON, Ks.) The Amelia Earhart Festival happens every weekend on her birthday in Atchison, where people can come and learn more about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and what Atchison does to celebrate one of history's most influential women. Sydney Blake has been Atchison's official...
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