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Salvation Army distributing food in Wichita through mobile food pantry
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Salvation Army will give away free food in July and August. Distribution will take place on the first three days of the third full week of each month. Goldenrod (1340 S. Pattie) - Monday 7/15/24 and 8/19/24. Colvin (2820 S. Roosevelt) - Tuesday 7/16/24 and...
HARD WORK PAYS OFF: Jake Martens Holds of Jeremy Huish at Rush County; Wins 2024 Speedweek Tour
LaCrosse, Kansas 7/14/2024 (www.urssracing.com) - The United Rebel Sprint Series presented by RacinDirt.Com traveled to LaCrosse, Kansas on Sunday to conclude its 4-day Speedweek Tour. Nineteen drivers checked into the quarter-mile “Bullring” for the night's action. Once preliminary action was concluded and the top 8 redraw was done, Kyler Johnson...
Wichita native winds up in Kevin Costner’s latest film: ‘We want to . . . murder you’
Wichita native Matt Combs knew he would be appearing in Kevin Costner’s new “Horizon” movie as an on-screen band member, but he did not expect to act as a fiddler who gets murdered.
Big 12 Insiders: It sure looks like ACC schools are headed to the Big 12
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald discuss the reports of top ACC schools, including Florida State, Clemson and Louisville — are all in talks with the Big 12 about a move.
Purple Reign, Led By Jacob Pullen Takes On The Frank Mason-Led Mass Street In First Ever Wheat State Showdown
In the first ever Wheat State Showdown, Purple Reign, K-State alumni team, will play Mass Street, Ku alumni team, in a game to prepare for the $1 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament.
47 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Cody Stufflebean
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. #47 Cody Stufflebean.
Wichita City Council receives proposed 2025 city budget
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton has presented a budget of almost $763 million to the City Council, saying it is a balanced budget that is in line with community priorities and the vision and mission of the city. Layton said the budget’s main priorities will be crime prevention, increasing spending...
New Teachers at U235 School District: Shrewsbury, Harris
There are two school districts in Bourbon County, USD 234, Fort Scott, and USD 235, Uniontown. This is part of a series featuring new teachers in the districts. Uniontown schools have enrollment for the 2024-25 year on July 25-26 and the first day of school is August 15. Uniontown has...
Multiple unrelated grass fires reported in Saline County over the weekend
Over the weekend, multiple unrelated grass fires ignited across Saline County. On Saturday, July 13, a grass fire sparked at the weapons range located at 429 West Barley Road. Ordinance caused the fire to quickly spread, with smoke visible from Farrelly and Powers Roads. Fire District Three responded to the...
Unforked, shuttered by 2022 fire, set to finally reopen in Overland Park
An Overland Park eatery has reached the end of a steady rebuild after a fire forced it to close. After wrapping up months of reconstruction work, Sheridan’s Unforked softly reopened last week, starting with its drive-thru for limited hours. Pending employee training, restaurant officials said the dining room will...
Concert for a Child takes on Latin flair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Capper Foundation is adding a little Latin flair to this year’s Concert for a Child. The fourth annual event will feature Son Venezuela. The group’s lead singer Luis Guillen visited Eye on NE Kansas with Jarrod Guth from Capper Foundation. Jarrod said the event...
Johnny’s BBQ Back to School BBQ Bash!
Stop by Johnny’s BBQ from now until August 3rd to support their Back to School BBQ Bash, supporting the Olathe School District! Donate school supplies at Johnnys’s BBQ and you can get entered to win tickets for Luke Bryan or Dierks Bentley AND a free ice cream coupon, thanks to The Golden Scoop. Don’t miss the finale event on August 3rd to cash in your coupon, enjoy delicious BBQ and see who wins the tickets at the Back to School BBQ Bash!
Big 12 Media Days: Exclusive interviews with Kansas beat writers Henry Greenstein and Shreyas Laddha
Las Vegas, NV – Western Kansas News sports staff spent this week at the Big 12 Media Days covering the Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks, as well as acquiring exclusive interviews with other programs and members of the media. Sports director Joe Blake (Dodge City) sat down...
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