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Wabaunsee Co. Fair readies for annual run
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - July is heating up with county fairs all across Kansas. Wabaunsee Co. is celebrating with “Country Nights and Arena Lights!”. 4-H ambassadors Leah Schrader, Hannah Ringel and Teagan Ellis visited Eye on NE Kansas to tell us about it. All three say fair attendees can...
K-State’s Gilliam Promoted to Associate Head Coach
MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has promoted assistant coach Ebony Gilliam to associate head coach for the 2024-25 season. "Ebony has been an integral part of our success," said Mittie about Gilliam. “She has continued to grow in the profession and has been involved in every area of our program in our time at Kansas State. I look forward to her continued growth and expanded role on the staff.”
75th anniversary celebration of Kansas Merci Boxcar in Hays
This weekend, the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Kansas Merci Boxcar, a gift from France in appreciation of American support, will be celebrated. The ceremony, which will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at Veteran's Park, 1305 Canterbury, will feature Mayor Shaun Musil, Governor Laura Kelly, and a guest speaker who will discuss the unique history of the boxcars.
Paving work going forward in Newton
NEWTON, Kan. — The summer street paving work in the City of Newton continues. Contractor Pearson Construction finished the mill and overlay on Medical Center Drive last week. On Tuesday, July 16, they will begin milling Quail Drive (Duncan to Meadowlark Lane) and Old Main (Southport Drive to Windward...
The Barefoot Dutchman makes his way through Kansas on 3,200 mile journey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Keep your eyes open while driving on the highway for the next couple of weeks, the Barefoot Dutchman might just be walking right next to you! Anton Nootenboom, Dutch veteran and world record holder, began his journey to beat the Guinness World Record of the longest walk barefooted on Feb. 17. His […]
Former Dragon McLaughlin Drafted By D-Backs
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – Former Hutchinson Community College All-American baseball player Ben McLaughlin became the 41st Blue Dragon selected in the MLB Draft on Monday. McLaughlin was chosen in the ninth round with the 284th overall selection by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Day 2 of the three-day draft in...
Special camp aims to light a fire within young people
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Summer’s not over yet, and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church wants to give kids another dose of fun. Sam Feleay with Pleasant Hill UMC visited Eye on NE Kansas to share information about their upcoming vacation bible school. The theme for the week is “Camp...
Kansas man sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearms
(TOPEKA, Ks.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas announced on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, that a Kansas man has been sentenced to 300 months, approximately 25 years, in prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearms in Topeka. According...
📷Great Bend Rec youth softball champions (girls)
The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced the 2024 youth softball/baseball champions. (girls) Girls T-Ball - Flying Unicorns - Head Coach Kyle Leroy. Girls Rookie Ball - Diamond Girls - Head Coach Chris Traylor. Girls Sox League - Cougars - Head Coach Craig Robinson. Girls Shortstop League - Strike Force -...
Pott County included in federal disaster declaration resulting from spring storms
Jul. 16—President Joe Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration for several Kansas counties, including Pottawatomie County, after severe weather causes damage in late April, state officials announced Monday. The declaration allows for state and local governments, as well as certain nonprofits that provide essential services, to apply for public assistance funds for emergency and ...
Hays USD 489 BOE hears summer construction update
The Hays USD 489 superintendent updated the school board on district construction projects at the board's meeting on Monday. Work is progressing on the bond projects at Roosevelt Elementary School and Hays High School, Superintendent Ron Wilson said. The board members will tour the construction sites at their August retreat.
Russell crews work to restore power after storm
From the City of Russell... Our system experienced a fault impacting customers from N. Lincoln to N. Fossil and East 8th Street to Wichita Avenue. Crews are enroute. To replace three power poles broken during last night's severe wind, crews will need to cut power that will impact customers from Luray Street south, including rural customers. The outage will occur approximately 2:30 pm and last 15 minutes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crews work safely to repair the damage.
‘Hallelujah!!!’ After fire left Johnson County restaurant closed, it’s finally reopened
“My daughter has been asking me everyday if you are open yet,” one fan wrote. “Today is her birthday and I’m going to tell her we can now go get her favorite things today!!”
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
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