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Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall's athletic departments all announced Marcum's death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Governor announces $10M for broadband projects, includes Wilson, Philips counties
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional $12.7 million in matching funds, resulting in an investment of nearly $22.7 million for high-speed broadband access projects across 14 rural Kansas counties.
ABILENE TO KICK OFF AMERICA’S 250TH WITH NEW MURAL
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. The Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America’s founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located...
New name, same goal: Hope Wichita hosts annual back-to-school event
Hope Wichita, formerly known as Convoy of Hope, is hosting its annual back-to-school event on Saturday. The nonprofit will give out food and school supplies at locations in Wichita, Valley Center and Hutchinson. This year, the organization also is giving out supplies and resources at a location in Newton on Aug. 3.
First Look at Uncle Scottie BBQ
A new BBQ restaurant has opened at 3851 S. Seneca in the former Nikki’s Poker Room space in southwest Wichita. Uncle Scottie BBQ just had their first day of business over the weekend. I decided to swing by and get a first glimpse at what you can expect. ===========
Daily Delivery: NY Post predicts Kansas State QB Avery Johnson will win the Heisman
Avery Johnson was already getting buzz as a Heisman Trophy candidate from the sports books, but the New York Post went somewhere even Fitz is ready to go. The newspaper predicted Johnson will win the Heisman Trophy this season. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month...
Liberal police searching for runaway teens
LIBERAL, Kan. (KAKE) - The Liberal Police Department says they are asking for the community's help locating three runaway teenagers on Thursday. Authorities say they are attempting to locate 13-year-old Dontay Cole, 15-year-old Jacoby Cole and 17-year-old Quinten Cole in regards to a runaway juveniles case. The department did not...
Hays Community Theatre presents 'Once Upon a Mattress' Thursday
Step into the fairy tale world of "Once Upon a Mattress," a delightful retelling of The Princess and the Pea by Hays Community Theatre. "Once Upon a Mattress" is a musical comedy that premiered in an off-Broadway theater in 1959. The play is a humorous adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's 1835 tale, "The Princess and the Pea."
70 Kansas Student-Athletes Placed on Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Big 12 Conference announced the 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team on Wednesday, with 762 student-athletes earning the honor. Kansas had 70 student-athletes recognized to the team. Of the Jayhawks' 70 honorees, 14 earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the 2023-24 academic...
Tallgrass Film Association Announces Return Of Art House Theater Day And Bob Walterscheid Celebration
Tallgrass Film Association has announced the return of Art House Theater Day on Thursday, July 25th. For one day only, the Emily Bonavia Tallgrass Film Center in the Lux will join independent theaters nationwide in celebrating the art house community and its commitment to preserving the power of cinematic storytelling. An additional celebration will happen on Saturday with an all-day VHS party of Walterscheid Productions with special guest, Wichita TV broadcasting legend, Bob Walterscheid.
RHZ celebrates zoo keepers during national recognition week
This week is National Zoo Keeper Week, when we honor the dedicated members of our animal care team who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care to our animals, recognizing their hard work, passion, and commitment. From severe thunderstorms to extreme heat waves, our zoo keepers are prepared to face every...
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