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Proposed facility master plan includes mix of Wichita school closures, rebuilds, consolidations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In a unanimous vote, the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education approved the final draft of a facility master plan that calls for a combination of school closures, demolitions, rebuilds, and consolidations. Seven schools proposed to be demolished and rebuilt include Adams, Black, Caldwell, Irving and...
Wichita school adopts cell phone-free policy
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita Trinity Academy has issued "Yondr bags" to students to prevent them from accessing their phones, earbuds or smartwatches during school hours. Trinity said students in grades 8-12 must place their cell phones, smartwatches and ear buds in these bags at the beginning of the day. The bag will lock and prevent the student from accessing their devices during school hours. At the end of the day, students will touch their bag to a base which will open the bag.
Kansas felon accused of selling drugs skipped court apearance
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after an arrest in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, just before 4:30p.m. Monday police arrested 27-year-old Trevor Smith of Conway Springs in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Smith...
Women's Basketball announces five additions for 2024-25 season
As we are about to begin the school year, Benedictine College women's basketball head coach Chad Folsom has announced the program's five-member recruiting class that will join the Lady Ravens for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. This year's class includes freshmen Jaylee Christian, Hattie Gros, Carmen Morales, and Maggie Toerber, along with transfer Diana Mozer.
Leaders want a meeting with the Army on Trooper Gate
Local elected officials are pushing for a meeting with Fort Riley officials to talk about the Army's decision to close the Trooper Gate entrance to the Post. There have been impacts on issues ranging from busing to economics with local businesses. Junction City Commissioner Richard Pinaire told a joint city...
Avery Johnson Calls Teammate One of the ‘Best in College Football’
Ahead of the Wildcats’ Saturday matchup against the UT Martin Skyhawks, Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson spoke to members of the media. When asked which teammate wasn’t being discussed nearly enough, the Kansas native pointed to junior running back DJ Giddens, another native of the Sunflower State. Johnson...
‘Leaving a Legacy’ with a new mural in Great Bend
A new mural has emerged on the Golden Belt Community Foundation building in downtown Great Bend. With $30 million in assets and more than 180 funds, the Community Foundation helps support non-profit organizations and make it easy for charitable giving for donors. Executive Director Jason Murray said the mural represents...
Think Like an Entrepreneur/Ice House program launches in September at Grow Hays
Grow Hays, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, announces the ‘Think Like an Entrepreneur’ - Ice House Entrepreneurship Program offered in Ellis County. Sessions will be held over eight weeks, on Wednesdays beginning September 25 through November 13. The goal of the course is to teach...
Lawrence school board approves maximum budget for 2024-25, including slight property tax rate increase
Property taxes will slightly rise with the increase of the Lawrence school district’s mill levy this year, which the school board initially approved Monday. With a vote of 6-0, board members on Monday unanimously approved the district’s maximum budget for publication for the 2024-25 year. The tentative new mill levy is 52.252, which is a .042-mill increase over last year’s approved rate of 52.210.
Rev’ your engines for a night of music and fun at Topeka Social
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Get ready for a night of music and fun at Topeka Social. The new event venue will host a ‘Bike Harder Rally’ Saturday September 7, at 7pm. The rally will feature two local bands and all are welcome, not just though who ride motorcycles. Several food trucks will also be onsite to offer various meals and treats.
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.
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