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4 injured after erratic driver speeding on I-35 causes hit-and-run collision
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Four individuals were injured after an erratic driver speeding on I-35 hit their vehicle and drove away before first responders arrived. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that around 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, emergency crews were called to the area of southbound I-35 and 18th St. in Kansas City, Kan., with reports of a hit-and-run collision.
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
Dragon men are Masterson runner-up
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After three-straight disappointing seasons at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team made quite a statement on Friday night at Fun Valley. With three runners placing in the top seven, the Blue Dragons finished as team runner-up at the...
CVB will be at the State Fair
The Kansas State Fair runs Sept. 6-15 in Hutchison. Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau will again have an informational booth there with volunteers answering questions and telling visitors how awesome their visit would be, and what there is to offer in Geary County. The CVB has provided some pre-fair...
City of Great Bend to look at motopark agreement
James Baldwin and LaRyssa Baldwin, who operate the Kansas Motocross Championship Series, wish to enter into an operating agreement for the Great Bend Motopark located at the Expo Complex area of the Great Bend Municipal Airport. The term of the agreement will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2027, unless...
Seward Splits Day One in Laramie
Following a long seven-hour bus ride to the state of Wyoming, the Seward County Lady Saints volleyball team competed in day one of the Marriot’s SpringHill Suites Cheyenne Invitational where SCCC took down #16 Casper for the second time in the 2024 season before falling in a five-set thriller to Central Arizona.
Oklahoma State transfer Gunnar Gundy, son of Mike Gundy, shines in Emporia State debut
OSU transfer quarterback Gunnar Gundy shined on Thursday as he led Emporia State to a 30-14 home win over Washburn. Gundy, who's the son of OSU head coach Mike Gundy, went 27 for 41 through the air (65.9%) for 292 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 1 victory. The former...
Police ask for help to ID suspect Kan. card skimming cases
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are asking the public for information on a suspect involved in recent card skimming incidents over the last two weeks at an ATM at Walgreens near Quivira Road and West 75th Street in the city of Shawnee, Kansas, according to a social media report from police.
Liberal High School placed on brief lockdown after report of potential threat
LIBERAL, Kan. (KAKE) - Liberal High School says their campus was placed on a brief hold-in-place on Friday after the report of a potential threat was made. In a media release, LHS says that at approximately 11:15 a.m. Friday, the administration received a report of a potential threat at the RISE building, located south of the main campus.
New provost joins Pitt State team
Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career in education and law, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Susan Bon, is here to impact lives. New to Pittsburg State and taking over for Dr. Howard Smith after his retirement, Bon utilizes her “disadvantaged background” to focus on giving students a ladder to opportunity through education. Bon is energized by difficult problems, fueling her moniker of “Bon Possible.”
Junction City Animal Shelter is temporarily closed
Junction City Animal Shelter Director Vanessa Gray has confirmed via a social media announcement that unfortunately, starting on Friday, our shelter will be CLOSED at a minimum of 2 weeks. Thursday, we had a dog test positive for Parvovirus. He had been in and around our shelter, therefore, we will have to monitor all other dogs for the next 2 weeks for symptoms.
Olathe East High School Honored by the KSHSAA
TOPEKA, Kan. – Olathe East High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 23 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs. A selection committee was formed...
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