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Kansas State Opponent Overview: UT-Martin
Two popular choices to win their respective conferences will collide in Manhattan on Saturday night when UT-Martin faces Kansas State. Here's a primer of everything Wildcat fans need to know about the season's first foe and the opponents on each side of the ball worth watching closest. TRANSITIONING TO 2024.
Power outage impacts part of downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A part of downtown Topeka is currently experiencing power outage issues. As of 2:15 p.m., there are over 750 Evergy customers without power in downtown Topeka. The area being impacted includes part of Topeka High School and the blocks between Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest 4th Street. According to the Evergy Outage […]
Football Opens Season Against Nationally Ranked Kansas on Thursday
The Lindenwood football team (0-0) opens the 2024 season on Thursday, August 29, taking on No. 22 University of Kansas (0-0) at 7:00 p.m. from Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. This matchup will mark the first meeting between the two teams and the first FBS opponent Lindenwood will face since making the reclassification to NCAA Division I.
New family-owned Mexican eatery Emiliano’s opens in Olathe
An Olathe restaurant space that once served pizza now offers Mexican cuisine. Emiliano’s, a local family-owned Mexican restaurant, opened its doors this month to what owner Emilio Romero said is already an enthusiastic crowd. Emiliano’s is at 2137 E. 151st St. The restaurant is just off of East...
Clear the Shelters at Helping Hands Humane Society
If you’ve been considering adopting a furry friend, now is the perfect time! Helping Hands Humane Society is hosting “Clear the Shelters”, a special adoption event where dogs, cats, and pocket pets can be adopted for $0. Yes, you read that right—no adoption fees from Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st.
Event to Highlight Salina Overdose Issues
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Month, CKF Addiction Treatment, in collaboration with the Saline County Health Department, is hosting a community event this week. They will highlight what they say are alarming local statistics regarding overdoses. According to CKF, the numbers are eye-opening. In 2023 alone, Saline County reported 163...
Topeka’s Mayor says a police chief should be hired by early November
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “You know, I think its very important for us to give the community an opportunity to tell us what they think they’d like to see in their chief of police,” said Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla. The city published the publics feedback last week...
Galena students get a visit from the Colorado Corvette Club
GALENA, Kan. — No other car looks or sounds quite like a Corvette. Elementary school students in Galena didn’t have to go far to see the machines up close; they just walked outside their classrooms to see about thirty of them, including one belonging to Newton County native Kim Mailes.
Olympic and Paralympic power couple to start new chapter at K-State
Fresh off her Olympic gold medal, Tara Davis-Woodhall will be a new assistant coach at K-State. Hunter Woodhall, her husband, will go for his own gold medal in the Paralympics on September 1st.
Sunrise Project must move out of its current space
Sunrise Project, a Lawrence nonprofit designed to build community through social connection and food equity, must move out of its building soon. The organization must move from its location at 1501 Learnard Ave. because the property will soon change ownership, according to an announcement from the organization’s board of directors on Monday.
Emporia State names new starting quarterback
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Hornets are entering a new era with Oklahoma State transfer Gunnar Gundy starting under center. Head coach Garin Higgins announced on Hornet Talk on Monday that Gundy will start against Washburn in a Week 0 matchup at Welch Stadium. Gundy spent the last three seasons...
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announces hire to urology team
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announced a highly trained urologist to their urology team. Dr. Christina Peterson, a Topeka native and Washburn Rural High School alumna, is returning home. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of...
Overland Park, Leawood team up to work on key stretch of Nall Avenue
The cities of Overland Park and Leawood will soon partner on some improvements on Nall Avenue between College Boulevard and 119th Street, and it will cost less than initially expected. Last week, the Overland Park City Council unanimously approved the interlocal agreement with Leawood for the project, moving up the...
Clay Center Native Mackenzie Weller: A Journey in Sports Journalism
Mackenzie Weller’s journey from Clay Center, Kansas, to a role at Sports in Kansas highlights her dedication to sports journalism. A graduate of Clay Center Community High School, Weller began her career with an internship at Sports in Kansas, the most followed high school sports media group in the state.
Elk spotted in the Wichita area Monday morning
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Multiple people reported spotting an elk roaming parts of northeast Wichita during the morning commute on Monday. KAKE News received several messages regarding the animal, and a Sedgwick County dispatch supervisor confirmed the reports. After posting about the sightings of Facebook, some commenters posted pictures and...
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