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Salinan graduates from Air Force Basic training, family celebrates
Airman First Class Luke David Obermeyer proudly graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on July 18. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his military career and reflects his dedication and hard work to protect our nation. Luke is the...
Junction City student catches 42-inch catfish
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City student, Grayson Silver, recently caught a 42-inch catfish while fishing with his family at Homer’s Pond in Junction City. Silver is a third-grader at Westwood Elementary and has now qualified to receive the Master Angler Award from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Empty your wallets: K-State Athletics moves to cashless facilities
Kansas State Athletic Facilities went cashless to provide the “Best Fan Experience” in the Big 12, according to a news release from K-State Sports. These venues include the “ticket office, concessions, parking, Rally House locations, gameday Cat Cushion purchases and other points of sale in the facilities.”
Annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep set for Saturday in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep for Shawnee County is set for this weekend in Topeka. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 S.W. East Circle Drive. Organizers said the Community Health Improvement...
City of Haven seeking Municipal Court judge
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking applicants for Municipal Court Judge. Linked is their request for qualifications, which includes, but is not limited to:. 1. Resident of the State of Kansas. 2. Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 3....
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 23-25)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Wichita Dinner Table. The city’s newest online talk show covering all things...
Chisholm Trail Days celebrates Abilene’s Wild West Heritage Aug. 30-31
Abilene, recognized as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns in America, will host its annual Chisholm Trail Days on August 30-31, 2024, at the historic Old Abilene Town. This two-day event commemorates and celebrates the town’s role in the Wild West era, marking the first shipment of cattle from Abilene to eastern markets—a key moment in its history as one of the final destinations of the Chisholm Trail.
City Commission approves fee increases for golf course and pool
Director of Parks Jeff Boyle presented proposed fee changes for the Golf Course and Pool for the 2025 and 2026 seasons during Thursday’s City Commission meeting. The proposed changes for the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course keep the Junior golf rate of $10 for 18 holes the same, but would increase the fee for a regular 9-hole round from $16 to $17. The 18-hole weekday rate would increase from $22 to $23 and the weekend rate from $25 to $26. A single membership would increase from $535 to $575 and a couple membership would increase from $645 to $720. Family memberships would increase from $715 to $740. Trail fees would increase from $200 to $220. The cart shed fee would remain the same at $300.
8 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Ty Bowman
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. Goal No. 8:...
Carthage woman killed, seven people injured in collision north of Avilla
A Carthage woman was killed and seven people injured in a two-vehicle collision 10 a.m. Friday on County Road 80 six miles north of Avilla. According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Ford Edge driven by Destiny A. Jennings, 22, Carthage, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by Dany M. Mendez, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas.
Lamar Fire Department’s innovative use of cameras enhances fire safety
LAMAR, Mo. — We got an up-close look at a local fire department’s newest tools to help fight fires. The Lamar Fire Department took possession of its first ladder truck back in February, and this summer, Assistant Chief Potter attached three cameras to it. They were originally used...
BOE President appointed to state screen time committee
CAPTION: President of the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Laura Corey. CREDIT USD 308. President of the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Laura Corey was appointed to the Kansas State Department of Education’s “screen time” task force. The committee will discuss the benefits and downfalls...
Kansas teen handed over to state to get him sober. Now he’s in foster care
A high school junior based in Salina regularly came home at night drunk. Sometimes he passed out in the front yard of his mother’s home. Other times, he’d sleep off a night of heavy drinking in the passenger’s seat of a car. The teen’s mother didn’t know...
Motorcyclist dead after crashing into guard rail, falling off of Kellogg
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle and falling off a Wichita highway. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of Kellogg. According to Wichita police, the driver of the motorcycle hit a guard rail, then fell several feet off of the highway onto Hydraulic Street below.
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