Grainfield
LATEST NEWS
Virtual school helps Wichita student succeed after health issues
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Most students line up at the bus stop, parents wait at the school drop-off, and teachers welcome students to their classrooms. Students attending Wichita Public Schools Education Imagine Academy have a different school day experience. Virtual school is a growing trend here in Wichita. Maleia Chadd,...
Benson from HHHS is looking for a forever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Benson from Helping Hands Humane Society would love to find a new home. He’s a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix and came into the shelter as a stray. The shelter says Benson is a ‘people-person’ and would be best suited in a one-pet home.
Student makes threat at Shawnee County high school
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Education officials sent a message back to parents of teens at a Shawnee County high school Friday of an alleged threat made by one of its students. Tiffanie Kinsch with Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 told 27 News in a written statement that a threat was made by a student […]
World Cup will be KC’s biggest-ever event, top founder says (and local businesses can still get in the game)
When Neal Sharma co-founded DEG at the turn of the millennium, Kansas City felt like it had an inferiority complex, he said. Fast forward to 2024, and the city is teeming with extrinsic validation, he added. The exited founder-turned-civic leader hopes being a World Cup host city in 2026 pushes Kansas City to take a The post World Cup will be KC’s biggest-ever event, top founder says (and local businesses can still get in the game) appeared first on Startland News.
Haskell overbooks campus housing for fall semester
With the largest enrollment Haskell Indian Nations University has seen in more than a decade, on-campus housing is at capacity the week before classes begin, and some students have been told to defer to spring. Marina TurningRobe, Spokane Tribe/Paquachin Band, said her daughter was admitted to take classes and play...
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
KWU unveils renovated dining hall after six-month overhaul
On Friday, Aug. 23, Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) celebrated the nearly complete six-month renovation of Shriwise Dining into the new Bieber Dining Hall. "We expanded into space next to it [Shriwise] so we could enlarge the space," said KWU President Matt Thompson. "We went back to the studs, gutted, started again, took walls out so we could create a whole new floor plan and experience."
McPherson High School Hires Five-Time State Champ Daryl Hoelting as New Head Softball Coach
McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School announced earlier this week the new hire of Daryl Hoelting, who will take the position as their new head softball coach. Hoelting heads to McPherson following 24 years of experience coaching high school softball and multiple years at the college level. His experience includes five state championships, four runners-up finishes, 16 regional championships, 17 league championships, and a 90% win percentage. He also holds the state record with 72 consecutive wins at one point.
Kansas Football Faces Unexpectedly Tough Schedule Ahead
Kansas football's schedule is considered one of the easiest in the Big 12, but experts warn that it may be more challenging than anticipated. With all "home" games being held at neutral sites due to stadium construction, the Jayhawks will face unique challenges. Iowa State and West Virginia, both of which have strong fan bases, present potential obstacles. The Big 12 is noted for its competitive balance this season, meaning unexpected challenges could arise as the season progresses.
Five Below opens doors Friday
The Emporia Pavillions has yet another storefront open to the public as of Friday morning. Five Below had its grand opening Friday and store manager Cassie Wright says unlocking the doors to the public was a rewarding moment for her and her staff. Five Below offers items such as clothing,...
Meade Aims to Play Angry in 2024
Meade head football coach Clint Kuhns has seen many Meade teams. He played at Meade and coached as MHS so he has observed many Meade senior classes. Kuhns, the third year head coach observed this year’s senior class plays their best when they play angry. Meade has continued their success since the 13-0 state championship season of 2021 going 9-2 in 2022 and 8-2 last year. Kuhns and the Buffaloes hope this moniker will carry Meade over the top in 2024.
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.