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OP native Leanne Wong will go to Paris Olympics as gymnastics alternate
It isn’t the spot gymnast Leanne Wong of Overland Park wanted on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team. At lat week’s U.S. Olympic team trials in Minneapolis, Wong wasn’t able to lock down one of fourth berths on the team, in addition to automatic qualifier Simone Biles, but she is one of the two alternates named to travel to the Paris Summer Olympics, so she knows she’ll be standing by.
Reno Co. residents part of mental health cohort
RENO COUNTY — A group of 24 individuals from various backgrounds and professions is focused on making progress on the adaptive challenge of mental health in Reno County. The 2024 Mental Health Leadership Cohort is a new approach to the Kansas Leadership Center’s Leadership Transformation Grant that Hutchinson Community Foundation has held on behalf of the community since 2019. The leadership development grant has allowed more than 100 individuals representing 49 businesses and organizations in Reno County to take part in KLC programs.
'They leave me with nothing': Former ESU student concerned with Emporia healthcare amid 12-year legal battle with providers
For 12 years, Emeline Fuller, a local artist and 2021 Emporia State graduate, has endured a legal battle for her life. The catalyst? A 2012 lymph node biopsy and cat scratch disease diagnosis resulting in a medical bill she simply couldn’t afford. Since May of that year, she has been sued 10 times by Emporia health care providers and has had wage garnishments released and reordered for bills she says she “just can’t pay,”.
Here is every FBS team Kansas State football has played, but never beaten
Kansas State football has been around since about 1893 with most sources saying they first started playing around Thanksgiving. They didn't play their true first season till the following year. The bottom line is that Kansas State football has been playing football for a long time. In that time, they...
Federal judge says Topeka police officer violated Fourth Amendment in frisk that found gun
A federal judge won't let prosecutors use evidence of a crime because a Topeka police officer violated the defendant's constitutional rights when obtaining that evidence. U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse on June 26 granted a motion to suppress the gun that Tevin Nance possessed during an unconstitutional search. "He was...
Topeka Civic Theatre announces new season of shows
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’ll laugh and cry - and be spooked and inspired - by the upcoming season of shows at Topeka Civic Theatre. Aimee Rosenow and Shannon Reilly visited Eye on NE Kansas to reveal what’s taking the stage. The main stage performances will include three...
JCHS Culinary Students Shine in Summer School
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Ten Junction City High School culinary students were recently awarded ServSafe® Food Handler Certification for their work in the classroom during the month of June.“I am so grateful that the district allowed me the opportunity to provide an elective course for our students this summer. The students enrolled came in each day focused and excited to learn,” said Lauren Simmons, JCHS family and consumer sciences culinary teacher. To earn certification as a food handler, JCHS students had to receive a 75% or higher on their ServSafe® Food Handler Examination. That's a national certification program designed to teach safe handling practices to foodservice employees and others who handle and serve food to the public.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill could be coming soon
Plans to open a Hawaiian Bros restaurant may be back on track. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, Kansas City, Mo.-based chain, submitted plans to the Manhattan city government to open in the former Panera Bread building at 325 E. Poyntz Ave. in 2022. Since then, the building has sat vacant with...
New Shawnee traffic sculpture result of collaboration between rival high schools
A two-year art project brought two rival schools together for a common goal — to create and build a sculpture. The result of the collaboration between students at Mill Valley and De Soto High Schools, through USD 232’s Cedar Trails Exploration Center’s CAPS program, which provides career and technical education for students in the district, is the sculpture “Flight of Fluorescence.”
Leawood, Kansas neighborhood floods after heavy rain, van carried by high water
LEAWOOD, Kan. — A new cell phone video shows how much rain some in the Kansas City metro received, particularly those who live south of Interstate 70. A video from a KMBC 9 News viewer on Wenonga in the Leawood South neighborhood shows a work van stuck in high water.
Some Park Elementary neighbors oppose Wichita homeless shelter plan
Bobby Harlan gazed over the shuttered grounds of Park Elementary School, which he attended 32 years ago, and shared his disappointment about its future. “How can it be a homeless shelter?” he said. “This neighborhood needs a school.”. First came the news in March that Wichita schools would...
Tanner Wealand Announced As McPherson Center For Health CEO
McPHERSON, Kan. (July 1, 2024) — McPherson Hospital is pleased to announce the naming of Tanner Wealand as President and Chief Executive Officer. Wealand replaces Lewis Newberry in this role. Wealand joined the leadership team at the hospital in March of 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. He came to...
This outdoor retailer just opened its first JoCo store. Now it’s opening a second.
Shortly after opening its first Johnson County store, a national outdoor retailer appears to have set its sights on another one. Arizona-based Sierra — previously known as Sierra Trading Post — intends to open a new store at the Orchard Corners shopping center in Lenexa. A revision to...
Big 12 Program Makes History After Landing First Five-Star Commit In School History
Five-star tight end Linkon Cure announced his commitment to Kansas State on Monday. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end committed to the Wildcats over Oregon, Texas A&M, and Kansas. Cure is the No. 27 overall prospect and No. 2 tight end in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 1 tight end and ...
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