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Governor Kelly, KDOT Celebrate $62.6 Million Federal Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement in Kansas City
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed welcomed Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, to highlight the 18th Street Bridge Project. In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded KDOT a $62.6 million grant for the 18th Street Bridge...
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Zoe Schumacher fell in love with Kansas State as a child, experiencing firsthand the vibrance of K-State’s traditions alongside her family, sparking her love for marching and pep band. When it came time for her to choose a college, she chose K-State to major in marketing and graphic design. Through making her childhood dreams come true and joining the K-State marching band, Schumacher found that and more.
Recent water main breaks highlight need for major ongoing, upcoming work across Emporia
It hasn’t been a great week for Emporia’s waterline network. Just Thursday, Underground Utilities crews had to repair water mains on Grove between Chestnut and Lawrence, near the site of unrelated work as part of Emporia’s annual Street Rehab process, and on West 15th between Rural and West. Other unplanned work this week has included a main break at Seventh and Arundel on Tuesday.
39th Little Balkans Days Festival continues in Southeast Kansas
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Little Balkans Days Festival continues for another day. The 39th annual Little Balkans Days Festival continued today at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg. Today 137 vendors set up all over Lincoln Park, as well as a car show and a dog show. It started on Monday...
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 […]
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...
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.
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...
Traffic delays expected on I-70 ahead of K-State football game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - College football fans, including K-State fans, are celebrating this weekend as the first week of games begins. However, construction on I-70 may cause delays for those traveling to Manhattan on Saturday to watch the Wildcats take on Tennessee-Martin. Trooper Ben Gardner with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
Former Kansas State basketball great Jacob Pullen thinks his career scoring record is safe
MANHATTAN — When Jacob Pullen left Manhattan in 2011 as Kansas State basketball's all-time leading scorer, he had no idea that the record would still stand more than a dozen years later. But times change, and now he's not sure it will ever be touched. ...
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 31
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponX: Burglary;Non-dwelling for felony, theft, sexCriminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013. NAME: Elam,Dromico James. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit. NAME: Gomez,Daniel De Jesus. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear. NAME: Hess,Christopher Charles.
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
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