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Crusader preview ’24: Wellington gears up for a very promising year
— High expectations don’t always accompany the Wellington High School Football program. But boy, do they have them during the preseason of 2024. Kansas Pregame has Wellington at No. 5 in Class 4A. The K-preps.com ranking will likely be out soon, while other publications are waiting and seeing. The...
KWU Welcomes Numerous New Faculty
Students at Kansas Wesleyan University might be noticing some new faces in the classroom, as the school has a dozen new faculty members to begin the fall semester. According to the school, in the midst of numerous campus capital improvements, KWU has also invested in its faculty members. Twelve new full-time faculty members began their first full semester in those roles on Aug. 19.
91 Years of fun at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo turned another year older Saturday, August 31. In celebration of turning 91 years old, the zoo offered free admission. While not required, guests were encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate upon entry. All donated food will go towards Project Topeka and be distributed to all the food banks […]
Fuller Industries takes part in Safe and Sound Week
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safe and Sound Week 2024, Fuller Industries Inc. in Great Bend took part in a number of activities throughout last week to mark the annual observation. “This was the first time Fuller has participated in the event, and I...
Seward Drops Two at Laramie
After splitting results against their competition from day one in Wyoming, the Seward County Lady Saints struggled to create any offensive fire power against #3 Northeastern and Trinidad State as both of SCCC’s opponents swept the Lady Saints 3-0 on the day to conclude the Marriot’s SpringHill Suites Cheyenne Invitational.
Salina’s Most Wanted — September
A new list of Salina's Most Wanted will be published by the Salina Post every month on the first Sunday. The Salina's Most Wanted is generated by the Saline County Sheriff's Office. NAME: Austin Leroy Calp. CHARGES: Felony Burglary X4 / Theft X5 / DTP / DWS / No Insurance...
2A: Mount Rushmore trio again expected to lead talented classification
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Nemaha Central, Hoisington, Norton, and Rossville have occupied eight of the last ten Class 2A championship game slots. Nemaha Central has won three of the last five titles, including the last two, and Rossville has the other two in that stretch. The good news for Class...
Teufel: Job situation 'a leaky bucket'
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel knows there have been some ups and downs with employment in the area, but she's optimistic about their efforts. "I would say we continue to fill what I would call a leaky bucket," Teufel said. "I was looking...
8-man, Div. I: Wichita County, Hoxie ready to pounce after Lyndon’s magical season
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The stars aligned for the Lyndon football program in 2023. After a successful 8-3 showing in 2022, the Tigers picked up transfer Tannel Heckel, one of the premiere athletes in all of Kansas. His move happened to coincide with the senior seasons of all-staters Kaedin Massey, Jalen Massey, and Casten Wirth. The result was a complete domination of the 8-man, Div. I rank. The Tigers scored at least 48 points in 11 of their 13 wins and held seven opponents to one touchdown or fewer, including the previous favorite, Wichita County, 34-6 in the state championship game.
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
Precision Exotics offering 'ride of a lifetime' at Great Bend Airfest
The difference between a car enthusiast and an aircraft enthusiast is about half a chromosome. So says Eric Nelson, founder and president of Precision Exotics. A former Marine, Nelson spent time as an overseas contractor before bringing that operational experience to the exotic car world. Then a lightbulb came on: why not combine fast cars and fast airplanes? Precision Exotics will offer a "ride of a lifetime" experience at Great Bend Airfest from Sept. 20-22.
King Midas plays Lindsborg Sept. 21
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The twenty-first night of September holds memories yet to be made. King Midas and the Muflers will once again fill the night air with classic tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure. Kick back and chase the clouds away or dance till the stars steal the night away. (This paragraph is brought to you with a heavy nod to Earth, Wind & Fire's song September.)
STRATACA to host Monster Mash Oct. 26
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Calling all ghouls and goblins! You won't want to miss STRATACA's first-ever Monster Mash, an ADULT Halloween dance party. It's happening 650 feet underground, and they will have a costume contest, so dress to kill!. The bar will be fully stocked with witchy drinks and creepy...
City offices closed, trash collection schedule changed for holiday
The City of Hays has announced the following adjustments in city schedules:. City of Hays offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. https://www.haysusa.com//Calendar.aspx?EID=423. . . . Due to the observance of Labor Day on September 2, 2024, refuse/recycling route collection schedules...
Wichita students, universities are still figuring out financial aid as delays continue
University officials in Wichita said they are losing patience with the federal government amid more problems with must-have paperwork to get higher education money. This story was originally published by The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest. Seven months of federal paperwork...
Kansas City superintendents say they'll focus on mental health as students return to school
Teachers, administrators and students are looking at ways to address mental health as students return back to the classroom for the new school year. Dr. Michael Schumacher, the new superintendent at Shawnee Mission School District, said part of the district's five year strategic plan will focus on addressing mental health.
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