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🎥 WATCH: 1861 Club will be ready for Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — James Fisher with the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is sure the venue is going to be ready to go for Friday's start of the Kansas State Fair. "On any building project, there's always those last few details," Fisher said. "Especially when you're not only building a building, but starting a business, it's all of those last minute details that can't be done until the last minute that we're doing right now."
RCPD to implement increased safety measures in Aggieville
Starting tonight, RCPD will restrict traffic in certain areas of Aggieville from 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM, and will be limited to Friday and Saturday nights. The affected streets are 12th Street (North from Laramie and South from the alley between Moro and Bluemont), and Moro Street (Manhattan Ave east through 11th Street.)
Columbus Titans Football: 2024 Season Preview – A New Era of Growth
The Columbus Titans are ready to kick off the 2024 football season with renewed purpose and determination. After a challenging 2-7 season in 2023, the Titans are focused on growth, development, and building a winning culture. Reflecting on 2023: Lessons Learned. The 2023 season was a learning experience for the...
A woman on Kansas football’s sideline took big hit from running back Daniel Hishaw
As expected, the Kansas football team dismantled Lindenwood 48-3 in Thursday’s 2024 season opener at Children’s Mercy Park. While renovations are being done at David Booth Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks will play home games on both sides of the state line. They’ll play two games at Children’s Mercy Park and four at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
City commission discontinues 14th Street/Van Buren project, Kollhoff continues being combative
The Abilene City Commission met Monday for their last meeting of August. During their meeting, the commission decide to no longer pursue the intersection project at NW 14th Street and Van Buren Street. John Kollhoff, commissioner, continued voting no on the majority of items presented to the commission. In the commission’s last two meetings, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26, he voted against items nine ...
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...
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.
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. ...
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.
Volleyball’s Clinton-Carter duo returns with high expectations
Good things come in pairs. As Kansas State volleyball gears up for the upcoming season, the saying is on full display with the outside hitter duo Aniya Clinton and Aliyah Carter. Clinton, a redshirt sophomore, returns coming off a productive debut season, earning All Big-12 rookie team honors. Joining is...
Stormont-Vail confirms plans for new medical clinic in Emporia
Stormont-Vail Health has confirmed plans for a new medical clinic serving the Emporia area. In an email to KVOE News, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke says a new facility for its Emporia team would be the best option for meeting future health care needs locally, adding the current space at Newman Regional Health does not give Stormont staff the means to renovate and organize “to accomplish the efficiencies and coordination of patient care that we need.”
SoundTube Entertainment® Welcomes Jeff Brewer as New VP Sales, Residential
Lenexa, Kan. – Aug 28, 2024 – SoundTube Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Brewer as its new Vice President of Sales for the Residential division. With a rich background in the audio industry and a proven track record in leadership, Jeff brings valuable experience and insights to the SoundTube team.
Kansas State's offense underwhelms in first half of Avery Johnson's debut
There was so much hype around Avery Johnson stepping onto the field as the starter this season and in his first half as the official starter, Kansas State fans were left wanting more. In his first drive, the Wildcats went three-and-out, but fans were hoping for Johnson to either air...
Arab Shriners help to boost Topeka’s economy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) is hosting a ceremonial session right here in Topeka. Events like this are affecting the capital city’s economy. Approximately 2,000 people are in town for “Celebration in the Heartland,” the 2024 Arab Shriners convention. This week’s convention...
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