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Fire Department to Upgrade Equipment
The Salina City Commission approved the purchase of new rescue tools and various new equipment for the Salina Fire Department. The agency will also be improving the condition of their trucks. Battalion Chief Derrick Herzog said the fire department wants their rescue trucks to “improve.” He gave a list of...
Owls Fall to Wichita State in Thrilling Five-Set Match
Kennesaw State University volleyball team fell to Wichita State, losing a tightly contested five-set match, 3-2 (25-20, 26-24, 17-25, 17-25, 12-15). Despite leading 2-0 early, the Owls couldn't maintain their momentum and lost the final three sets. Offensive consistency remains an issue, as the team struggled to hit above .200 except in one set.
NWKS Jiu Jitsu sets seminars for youth, adults in Hays, considering new location
Northwest Kansas Jiu Jitsu hopes people will feel empowered at its seminar in Hays, where you’ll learn various martial arts techniques and strategies. Two Jiu-Jitsu seminars will take place on Sept. 14 at the Hays High Wrestling Room, 2300 E 13th St., for anyone interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu and its practical application in self-defense.
Renovation Sensation Debuts a Contemporary Neoclassic Home in Leawood
Black against white. Square lines meet soft arches. Marble and stone contrast with plush upholstery. This year’s Renovation Sensation Homes Tour features a new build that proves the old dictum: Opposites attract. From design inspiration to elegant reality, the entrepreneur homeowners with two young children relied on the advice...
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge kept the hot bats going Saturday in win over Springfield
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge put together another 6-1 win over the Springfield Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita outhit Springfield 12-3 throughout the contest, with every man who came to the plate for the hosts recording a hit. After a leadoff single and a hit and run put men...
Enrollment increase and real momentum
In Kansas, many colleges have had a decrease in enrollment, but this is not the case at Pittsburg State, according to the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management, Karl Stumo. All American University’s choose a date either ten or twenty days into classes for their census, which is Sept. 16 for Pittsburg State. Enrollment numbers can change, but as of Aug. 16, enrollment numbers are looking toward a positive direction compared to 2023. In terms of how the University has done, Stumo stated, “Every year, we do our very best to improve, going to as many high schools and attending as many college fairs as we can. This year one of the biggest changes was with the expansion of the Great Gorilla Scholarship Program.”
New provost joins Pitt State team
Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career in education and law, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Susan Bon, is here to impact lives. New to Pittsburg State and taking over for Dr. Howard Smith after his retirement, Bon utilizes her “disadvantaged background” to focus on giving students a ladder to opportunity through education. Bon is energized by difficult problems, fueling her moniker of “Bon Possible.”
We Simply Must Talk About Modal Verbs
Must, could, should, shall, might, may... We dig into the weird, wiggly, weaselly world of modal verbs. You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios and is part of the NPR Podcast Network. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras. You can follow them at their website: kandrpetras.com.
The Year of the Jayhawk! KU Move In Day
A new year always brings excitement and unknowns each year. This year, I moved my son into KU dorms and witnessed the usual KU buzz. You had dads doing dad things, putting together Ikea classics in hallways, and moms trying to control where things go in their kids' rooms. This isn't the time to control what happens. The next four years will help shape their future, and you trust what you have taught and what they have learned along the way will help carry them to those next stages of life. The future is bright, and you control what your next steps look like.
In Culinary News: Penny’s
A coveted restaurant space with a pretty patio in The Shops of Prairie Village will soon open as Penny’s, a fourth restaurant concept from Penny and Doug Mufuka, owners of Bamboo Penny’s, KC Thai, and Aqua Penny’s. Their newest concept will open in the space that housed Blue Moose and Gravity, featuring more signature dishes from chef Penny’s native Thailand, including some that are currently only seen as limited weekly specials at Bamboo Penny’s. Beverage director Jenn Tosatto is also working on a cocktail menu with a signature low-and-no alcohol cocktail section, in addition to a large selection of wine and beer. The couple, along with local concept design and development specialist Michael Werner, opened Bamboo Penny’s in Leawood’s Park Place in 2021, and followed that with Aqua Penny’s in the same shopping center earlier this year.
USD 475 will be closed Monday
USD 475 announced that the District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Please note that early childhood through fifth grade students will not have school on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as it is an early childhood and elementary plan day in the district. Sept. 2: No School...
ICT Comic Con held at Century II
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Day one of the ICT Comic Con was held at Century II in downtown Wichita on Saturday. This year’s celebrity panel featured the original Daisy Duke, Catherine Bach, actress Sybil Danning, known for her numerous roles in cult B-movies like “Battle Beyond the Stars,” and “Hercules.” Fellow Hercules star Lou Ferrigno, who also […]
Registration open for Heartland Farm's 2024 Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner
Registration is open for Heartland Farm’s 2024 Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner. The annual fundraiser runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Farm to Table Dinner is one of the non-profit farm’s most important annual fundraisers. Taking place on the open-air pavilion, this year’s dinner features a meal centered around the theme Just a Little Bit Fancy, with dishes curated and created by local cooking enthusiasts Vaughn and Stephannie Goerl.
🏐Olathe West wins Maroon & Gold; TMP 3rd, Hays 4th
Olathe West held off late charges from Beloit in the both the championship sets to win the Maroon and Gold Championship on Saturday. The Owls won both sets 25-23 to improve to 5-0 on the young season. The Trojans fell to 3-2 with both losses coming to West. Hays and...
Wichita State Basketball: Top 3 confirmed non-con opponents for 2024-25 season
In the first year of the Coach Paul Mills era, Wichita State Basketball went 15-19 overall, including five losses in the non-con schedule. With a rebuilt roster, the Shockers are looking to get back into AAC contention. Earlier this week, the non-con schedule for the program has been released. Among...
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