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Civil rights activist Chester Owens, who helped desegregate Kansas City, Kansas, dies at 91
Chester Owens, who spent his life studying and teaching the history of Wyandotte County and its Black community, died Thursday at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. Owens was 91. His sister Sandra Owens said the family was still in shock at the loss. “He was the oldest living sibling,”...
Man arrested following deadly Bel Aire house fire
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A weekend house fire in Bel Aire left one person dead and another in custody. The Bel Aire Police Department said the fire happened in the 5900 block of Flagstaff at around 2 a.m. Sunday. Firefighters saw flames coming from the front of the house and one person with burn injuries in the front yard.
Man arrested after west Wichita standoff
Police officers and a SWAT team were called to a west Wichita neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Wichita Police Department public information officer Kris Gupilan said in a press release that officers were sent to a local hospital to check on a report of child abuse involving a 13-year-old boy. The investigation found that the suspect was the boy’s father, and officers went to the 11,000 block of West Jennie Circle to take the father into custody. That’s in a neighborhood west of the intersection of Central and Maize Road. He refused to leave his house, and the SWAT team was called to the scene.
Ribbon Cutting at Evergreen Park
We're thrilled to announce that Evergreen Park is getting a brand new outdoor sand volleyball court, thanks to the support and enthusiasm from our community members! The new court will provide a fun and active space for everyone to enjoy, helping to further activate the park for families and friends.
22nd Tallgrass Film Festival Reveals First Films – Arrive Alive, The Sunshine Dreamer
The 22nd Tallgrass Film Festival will be held in downtown Wichita, Kansas, October 24-27, 2024 . The festival will host more than 129 films at the Orpheum Theatre, the Advanced Learning Library (all downtown on 1st Street), and a new venue with three screens inside Century II, including the Mary J. Teall Theater.
Wichita family seeks answers after man found dead in car trunk
A Wichita man's loved ones say what happened to him is devastating. Police say they found the body of 39-year-old Kyce Barnes stuffed in the trunk of a car in west Wichita. Their investigation led them to a motel near Kellogg and Tyler. Now, the Barnes family is hoping for answers.
Non-Conference Schedule Complete for Men's Hoops
WICHITA, Kan. - Second-year head men's basketball coach Paul Mills announced the program's 2024-25 non-conference schedule Monday morning. The 13-game slate features nine home games, two true road games, the Hall of Fame Classic vs. Saint Louis in Kansas City and a pair of games at the ESPN Events Invitational in Kissimmee, Fla.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation unveils new brand identity
From Sunflower Electric Power Corporation... Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a transmission and generation partner in central and western Kansas, announced a comprehensive rebranding initiative that will shape the company's identity over the next year. This strategic move comes after months of careful planning, research, and consideration, aimed at better aligning our brand with our evolving business direction to best support our member-owners’ needs.
Kansas 4-H Youth Advance to National Contest
Approximately 300 Kansas 4-H members from 66 counties participated in the 2024 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Aug. 17-18. The event was hosted by Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Throughout the weekend, 4-H members participated in the state livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon...
Farm Bureau Insight: The Value of Abundance
One of the things I enjoy most about agriculture is the ability of farmers and ranchers to work together on projects large and small. At times we’re competitors seeking a good deal at an auction or to rent land to expand. But we’re also neighbors and don’t hesitate to interrupt our work to help someone down the road if asked.
Red Cross says Hurricane Debby causing blood supply issues
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The American Red Cross in Kansas said it has been experiencing a blood emergency following Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events. On Monday, the American Red Cross out of Wichita said weather has complicated its efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. “Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer […]
Corey on statewide task force
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education President Laura Corey will serve on a statewide task force established by the State Board of Education. "The State Board of Education at their August board meeting identified a Blue Ribbon Task Force to look at screen time, i.e. iPads and cell phones in schools," Johnson said. "They had a 36 member task force. People could apply for that position. So our board president, Laura Corey, applied to be on that task force and she was accepted. That task force is gonna start looking at use of personal devices in schools, parental oversight of district issued devices, screen time and mental health."
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