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Prater Retiring ‘World’s Fastest Baja’ From Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout
From the late-1990s through the mid-2000s, Baja Marine’s snappy tagline was “Speed Changes You.” Longitudinal studies quantifying the effects of speed for Baja owners are in short supply, of course. Still, the catchy slogan delivered an aspirational message to would-be Baja buyers as well as current owners. It was good marketing.
One-day event for free school sports physicals in Great Bend
The University of Kansas Health System, in collaboration with USD 428, will offer free school sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year for area middle and high school students. Free sports physicals for middle and high school students will be provided at a single event on a walk-in basis only.
A Democratic face-off in Kansas City, Kansas
20-year-old Ephren Taylor III is running in the Democratic primary for the Kansas Senate's 4th District, challenging longtime incumbent state Sen. David Haley. In a KCUR debate, the two candidates clashed on taxes and whether the state should bring over the Chiefs. Steve Kraske spoke with the candidates about the...
More districts expanding online learning programs as open enrollment begins
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita back-to-school season weeks away, more districts are expanding online learning programs and with open enrollment starting this year, they’re expecting more online learnings. The 2024-25 school year will be the first in Kansas with open enrollment, giving students the chance to attend schools outside...
🏐 Mansfield appoints Dunson as Assistant Coach
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Former Stanford volleyball standout Gabi Dunson has been named an assistant coach for the 2024 season, second-year head coach Jason Mansfield announced Monday. "I had the privilege of coaching Gabi for four years at Stanford, and I haven't coached many athletes that were as focused, competitive...
Republican senator urges defense firm CEOs to safeguard Spirit work
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging the CEOs of major defense companies to ensure that work performed by Spirit AeroSystems will not be disrupted by Boeing's planned acquisition of the Kansas-based supplier.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
Stuga Vodka creators find way back 'home' to make Kansas corn-based spirit
LINDSBORG — Meaning small house or cottage in Swedish, the word "Stuga" is all about home. Now the word has taken on a new meaning, as a brand of homegrown and crafted, corn-based Kansas vodka. The idea for a corn-based vodka came from husband and wife Hilary and Erin Condren after finding themselves back...
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