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A look at what's new at the Kansas State Fair this year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE)- The Kansas State Fair is always looking to expand its offerings and this year’s fair is no different. There’s plenty of new foods, events, security measures, and buildings- truly something for everyone. More than 330,000 people attended last year's Kansas State Fair, but this year...
Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
Developer wants to remake historic De Soto ‘village’ near new Panasonic plant
Developers have rolled out a $55 million plan to rehab a historic pocket of homes in De Soto with the aim of turning the area into a site for affordable housing near the new Panasonic EV battery plant. Gardner-based Wheatland Investment Group made its first public presentation of the plan...
Sharky’s Adds Expanded Outdoor Dining and Pickleball Court
Fort Scottians may have noticed that there is a construction area on the south side of Sharky’s Pub and Grug, 16 N. National Avenue. A major project is underway by Tina and David Lipe who started the restaurant in June 2011. “Our facility has everything: a cool designed building,...
Mission apartments on burned-out bowling alley site now leasing with more in the works
Phase one of a downtown Mission apartment project is effectively completed, and developers’ and the city’s attention is now turning to the next phase. Sunflower Development Group’s Lanes at Mission Bowl, a 176-unit apartment complex on the site of a burned-out bowling alley, is moving in tenants this month.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
USD 428 chooses Freedom Claims as new TPA after BMI closure
The sudden closure of Benefit Management Inc. (BMI) in Great Bend on Aug. 8 put several area businesses in a bind. The Great Bend school district was one of the large employers that used BMI as a third-party administrator (TPA) of its insurance plan. During Wednesday's USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon at Riley Elementary School, Assistant Superintendent John Popp announced the district has hired Freedom Claims Management as its new TPA.
Ravens Roll in Shortened Opener
The Red Ravens impressed on the football field before the season opener ended early due to weather. Coffeyville defeated Kansas Wesleyan JV 35-0 in an abbreviated 2024 debut. CCC looked the part, scoring touchdowns on five of six offensive drives, and holding the Coyotes offense scoreless. Running back Steven Robinson...
RCPD to implement increased safety measures in Aggieville
Starting tonight, RCPD will restrict traffic in certain areas of Aggieville from 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM, and will be limited to Friday and Saturday nights. The affected streets are 12th Street (North from Laramie and South from the alley between Moro and Bluemont), and Moro Street (Manhattan Ave east through 11th Street.)
Columbus Titans Football: 2024 Season Preview – A New Era of Growth
The Columbus Titans are ready to kick off the 2024 football season with renewed purpose and determination. After a challenging 2-7 season in 2023, the Titans are focused on growth, development, and building a winning culture. Reflecting on 2023: Lessons Learned. The 2023 season was a learning experience for the...
Women’s Soccer Tigers Drop 1st Game of the Season to Sterling
McPherson, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) – Time of Possession was once again on the Women’s Soccer’s side as the Tigers dominated their side of the field throughout, however that was not enough as Central dropped 1st game of the season 3-0 to Sterling College. The Tigers outshot Sterling 15-6, but Sterling was able to get 3 goals off those 6 shots.
A woman on Kansas football’s sideline took big hit from running back Daniel Hishaw
As expected, the Kansas football team dismantled Lindenwood 48-3 in Thursday’s 2024 season opener at Children’s Mercy Park. While renovations are being done at David Booth Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks will play home games on both sides of the state line. They’ll play two games at Children’s Mercy Park and four at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas Softball Adds Three New Transfers
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Softball Head Coach Jennifer McFalls announced the addition of three transfer portal signees—Haley Webb, Madi Hays and Candace Yingling—before the start of the 2024-25 softball season. "I'm thrilled about our three transfers," McFalls said. "They add much-needed depth to our defense and bring both...
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