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Lady Panther tennis team opens season with win at Lyons
Before the rains came, there was tennis to be played in Lyons. The Great Bend High School girls opened the 2024 season Thursday afternoon in Lyons. The Lady Panthers scored 48 points for the team title, followed by Pratt with 39 points, and Ashland with 26 points. Paige Stacey posted...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A beautiful sunny Saturday, staying calm for Labor Day
Starting off this morning with cool and humid conditions. A couple of showers lingering to the southeast will slowly wither and die as temperatures start to rise. Abundant sunshine with light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures will make today an excellent day to head outdoors! Rain is expected to stay away from Kansas for the entire weekend.
More law enforcement out for holiday weekend
Trooper Chad Crittenden with the Kansas Highway Patrol talked to Hutch Post about the special enforcement campaign that is going on now through Labor Day. "Usually around the holiday weekends or major holidays, KDOT provides additional overtime for step funding," Trooper Crittenden said. "It's where we have a lot more troopers or officers all around the state, highly visible out there, but we are taking strict enforcement out there, just ensuring and trying to get that education out there. We try to do it through social media first and give the warnings that way, but again, we have to ensure that people are not impaired out on our roadways, not using their phones in ways they shouldn't be, and especially enforcing the speed and occupant protection violations."
Buildup to the Blitz: Wichita Heights driven to develop talent and experience
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Graduating 24 seniors from last season, experience is something Wichita Heights football will need to build back up this fall. "A lot of our team left last year," Wichita Heights senior running back Lucas Meyer said. "We're just filling in some pieces. We've got a lot of young talented dudes that will continue to make plays and it'll be critical throughout the season."
Low water levels and high spirits: Campers enjoy Labor Day weekend at Cheney Lake
CHENEY, Kan. (KAKE) - Beautiful weather, low winds, and even lower water levels, that’s what you’ll find on Labor Day weekend at Cheney Lake. “I’d say the park is probably 60% full- lots of the primitive areas aren’t booked up at all cause the water is down so far,” said Richard Chandler, camper.
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.
Great Bend XC Invitational continues to grow at Lake Barton
About twice a year, Lyles Lashley, cross country coach at Great Bend High School Cross, helps fill Lake Barton with runners from across the state. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the course just north of Great Bend will be packed a little more than usual with the season opener for the Panther teams and many others.
Burlington Wildcats Football: Ready to Roar in 2024!
The Burlington Wildcats are hungry for success as they head into the 2024 football season. After battling through a challenging 2023 campaign, the Wildcats are focused on taking the next step and building a winning tradition. Last Season: A Test of Resilience. The 2023 season was one of ups and...
Northeast Arma Cross Country: 2024 Season Preview
The Northeast Arma cross country team is gearing up for the 2024 season, and Head Coach Piper Richardson is focused on building a solid foundation for the runners. According to Coach Richardson, the biggest challenge is getting the athletes in shape and logging enough miles. The team will need to work hard to build their endurance and stamina for the upcoming races.
Reno County Courthouse shows off renovations
Reno County showed off the renovations to the Courthouse with public tours on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Staff members hosted four tours throughout the day. The tours highlighted the Veterans Room, administration, jury rooms, and the Reno County District Attorney offices. All five floors of the Courthouse had renovations done to...
United in Giving Lunch unites community for United Way of North Central Oklahoma
The United Way of North Central Oklahoma held its first “United in Giving” event at Pioneer Technology Center on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The lunch brought together community leaders, business representatives, and supporters in a shared mission to bolster the United Way of North Central Oklahoma. The event highlighted the vital role the United Way plays in supporting local partner agencies and…
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Community Breakfast Heats Up On Sept. 7
The Deer Creek Presbyterian Church in Deer Creek in Carroll County is hosting its Community Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 7 to raise funds for its outreach projects throughout the year. The next community breakfast event hosted by the church will kick off on Saturday, July 6 from 7 a.m. to...
INTEGRIS Health Awards Grants to local schools implementing Hope Squads, Suicide Prevention Programs
Ponca City East Middle School, West Middle School and Ponca City High School received Community Giving Fund grants from INTEGRIS Health to bring Hope Squads to their campuses.Over the last five years, serious mental health conditions and suicide rates among adolescents have increased substantially across the nation. Allie Friesen, the former system director of Behavioral Health at INTEGRIS Health…
What to know about favoritism allegations at Kansas Commerce and accuser's death
The Kansas Department of Commerce is hiring a third-party investigator to review all of its grants distributed from the American Rescue Plan Act after a former employee alleged a corrupt process for the Building a Stronger Economy grant. Jonathan Clayton's body was found Aug. 25 in a vehicle that apparently left US-50 highway and crashed into a ravine. ...
Wichita kids experience the thrill of flight at annual Young Eagle Event
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Kids ages eight through 17 enjoyed what might be to some a life-changing experience at the Colonel James Jabara Airport Saturday. "It's like there's like no floor underneath you," said Wilson Ralstin. "It was fun talking through the radio," added Krishav Jaiswal. Jude Rothwell, 11, said...
Southeast Kansas: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Today, Sunshine Returns Sunday
Wichita, KS – Today, Southeast Kansas residents should prepare for possible isolated showers and a chance of thunderstorms this morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, they could briefly impact outdoor activities. Highs today will range from 83 to 87 degrees, making it a warm and humid start to the weekend.
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge get bounce-back win over Cardinals
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge gathered a 6-1 win over the Springfield Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium. While scoring all six of their runs in the middle innings, the piggyback role worked to perfection in the contest, which evened the series 2-2. Matt Lloyd swiftly slotted a single the other way to left field to bring in Michael Siani from third for a Cardinals run in the top of the first. Marco Raya ultimately stranded two runners in scoring position after forcing an infield putout.
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