Fredonia
LATEST NEWS
KWU Welcomes Five New Trustees
Kansas Wesleyan University has elected of five new individuals to the university’s Board of Trustees. “It’s an honor to welcome these five individuals to the university’s Board of Trustees,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. “Each of them brings unique gifts, talents and experiences, and I look forward to seeing how they use them for the betterment of Kansas Wesleyan.”
PROPERTY ADDED TO NEIGHBORHOOD REVIT PROGRAM
Several properties in Ottawa have been recommended for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The houses at 912 and 914 South Cedar, 1336 North Sycamore, and 739 South Ash were presented to the ottawa city commission by Planning Assistant Ashley Hird and she explained the tax rebates that would be due on them would total about $94,000 over 10 years. Mayor Mike Skidmore and Commissioner Zach Clayton discussed the benefits:
Wyandotte County, KCK adopt revenue-neutral budget for 2025
It was decided to pursue a revenue-neutral budget in June, providing the Unified Government the opportunity to pay off accrued debt. The price of that new budget was to cut down the public safety budget, meaning that Sheriff’s officers, firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers will see a reduction in overtime.
Hutchinson – NMMI Football Game To Be On ESPN+
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College football team’s 2024 season opener against New Mexico Military will be a nationally televised match-up, the NJCAA announced. The Blue Dragons and Broncos will be the first of five NJCAA nationally televised games on ESPN+ this season. The national office...
Lenexa city staff recommend permit denial for homeless services center
According to a release on the city's website, and a statement from reStart, city staff will recommend the denial of the special use permit, which would turn a La Quinta Inn into a homeless center.
Adams Brown making short move to new office in Great Bend
For decades, the headquarters for Adams Brown has been located at 2006 Broadway Avenue in Great Bend. The accounting and consulting firm is not moving far, but picked a new building just to the east to relocate. Beginning next week, Adams Brown will be fully moved into their new office...
Severe storm rips roof off home in Soldier
SOLDIER, KS (KSNT) – Another severe overnight storm left a couple in Soldier without a roof. Ron Youngs said he and his partner Pamela Powell were waiting out the weather at a friend’s house. They said it’s a good thing they weren’t at home. “I went around town to see if there was tree limbs […]
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
The man behind the keyboard of USA Basketball, Topeka native Trenton Miller
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Seaman and K-State graduate doesn’t take this for granted. The content that’s posted on social media, that comes from the fingers of Miller. 29-year-old Trenton Miller, living out a dream as he put it. He was a PR major at K-State and worked in sports information in K-State Athletics.
🏐 Blue Dragons picked 5th in KJCCC preseason poll
The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team was picked to finish in the middle of the pack in the 2024 KJCCC Division I Preseason coaches' poll released this week. The Blue Dragons received 53 points in the balloting and were picked to finish fifth in the nine-team league this season. Now...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.