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Kansas State has a gem in Al Cerbe. This summer, the rest of the nation formally learned it as well, as the Kansas State head football equipment manager earned the highest achievement from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) and was presented with the Glenn Sharp Award at the organization's annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Riverton’s 12u Little League Baseball Team Wins Kansas State Championship & are Bound for Indianapolis!
RIVERTON, KS — The Riverton 12u Little League Baseball team are your 2024 Kansas State Champs. In the state tournament, Riverton defeated J.L. Hutchinson Little League out of Pittsburg, then defeated Baxter Springs Little League to advance to the championship game. To win it all, Riverton defeated Pittsburg 12U again in the championship by a […]
Topekans give feedback on Huntoon Street road project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Looking to improve roads in Topeka, the city and their design team held an open house at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for a road project on Huntoon Street, between Gage Boulevard and Harrison Street. Although this open house wasn’t to show off what the project looks like. It was […]
Kansas State sends three Wildcats to Paris for the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are upon us and the whole world is ready to watch their athletes compete for the pride of their country. It is the sports event of the year as it only comes around every four years. Granted this Olympics comes three years after the last ones after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHRA drag racing great John Force released from hospital 1 month after fiery, 300-mph crash
PHOENIX (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force has been discharged from the hospital where he was undergoing rehabilitation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fiery, 300-mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. The 75-year-old was released from Barrow Neurological Institute, according to a statement from John Force Racing on Tuesday. “He finally gets to sleep in his own bed,” Ashley Hood, one of Force’s daughters, said in the statement. The 16-time Funny Car champion suffered traumatic brain injury and other injuries, including a fractured sternum, in the crash during the first round of Funny Car eliminations in June.
Audit shows major concerns with U.S. Postal System
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General has shown some major concerns for United States Postal System operations in Kansas City. The audit reviewed the efficiency of operations at the Kansas City Processing and Distribution Center in Kansas City which handles mail for 4.4 million customers in both rural and urban areas.
Two injured Tuesday afternoon when tractor and semi collide in central Kansas
HILLSBORO, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people were taken to area hospitals after a farm tractor and a semitrailer collided Tuesday afternoon in Marion County in central Kansas, authorities said. The collision was reported at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday on southbound K-15 highway, about 3 miles north of Hillsboro. According to the...
K-15 chip seal to start next week
HARVEY COUNTY — A resurfacing project is due to start Tuesday, July 30, on K-15 in Harvey County. The chip seal will be on K-15 from the south city limits of North Newton north to the Harvey/Marion county line. The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 12.
Lawrence Virtual School team wins national STEM competition
A team of three Lawrence Virtual School students has won the eighth grade division of the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event, each student earning a $10,000 savings bond. Lawrence Dao and Daniel Dao, both of Lawrence, and Eian Pracht, of Lindsborg, constitute their team, “The Scientists.” They’re advised by...
Riggins Jr. to represent Topeka Blazers in 2024 Junior Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Every Olympic athlete’s dream is to achieve a gold medal at the worlds biggest event in sports, and Topeka native, Brian Riggins, is starting his journey for that very dream right here in the Capital City. Brian Riggins Jr. is 10 years old and has been excelling in the track and field […]
Riley County Fair begins a five-day run
The Riley County Fair opens at the County Fairgrounds on Thursday. 10:00 am Enter and Judge Open Class Garden/Crops/Flowers/Plants. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H and Open Class Geology. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H Forestry. 1:00 pm Enter and Judge 4-H Horticulture & Landscape Design. 1:00 pm Enter and...
New Director of Medical Education at KU Salina
A familiar face is in a leadership role at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Salina. Dr. Jacob Hessman is the new Director of Medical Education. According to the school, Dr. Hessman brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advancing medical education in the community. School officials look forward to his contributions to the educational programs.
After 51 years, this Overland Park pool is saying goodbye
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A staple of summer fun for more than 50 years, a popular pool is closing for good. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department announced on Tuesday that Bluejacket Pool will permanently close after this outdoor pool season on Aug. 6, 2024. “The pool has...
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