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Spartan Boxing sending five to Topeka Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing is in Topeka for competition Saturday. Five Spartan Boxers will take to the ring including multi-time Golden Gloves National qualifier Junior Robles (145 lbs). This will be the 19th bout of Robles’ career. Undefeated heavyweight Darin Neal will aim to extend his record to 6-0. 13-year-old...
Citing ‘miscommunication,’ district mows native plants, vegetable swales in Free State garden down to dirt
Multiple instances of mowing and other damage to Free State High School’s outdoor learning space is giving educators in that space the impression that the Lawrence school district is prioritizing looks over learning. Julie Schwarting, Free State science teacher and Garden and Environmental Club sponsor, said when she approached...
Wichita schools and Sedgwick County host no-cost vaccine clinic
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Public Schools and the Sedgwick County Health Department have partnered again to offer free vaccine clinics. One was held Saturday inside the Alvin E. Morris building at Lincoln and Edgemoor. Kimber Kasitz, Director of Health Services, Homebound and Section 504 for USD 259, says the clinics are open to all […]
Ortuño housing addition breaks ground
There has been much going on in the way of housing throughout the Liberal community and recently, one of those projects had its official groundbreaking. Wednesday morning, City of Liberal leaders and others involved in the Ortuño Addition project gathered to officially break ground on the project. “This marks...
Duerson to take local values to national level with Teen Reach
A native of Southwest Kansas, Chayli Duerson has worked in many different capacities over the years, including as the donor relations director for the Meade-based Christian radio station KJIL. Duerson has likewise worked as the area coordinator for the Operation Christmas Child holiday shoebox drive, and until recently, she was...
Falls City receives Gehling, Rivoli theater reports
FALLS CITY - The Falls City City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. The agenda includes reports on the Gehling and Rivoli theater buildings, amending the fireworks ordinance, an update on a labor union grievance, electric transmission planning and work based learning with the Falls City Career Academy.
The Noyes Home for Children leaders looking back at 130 years
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) It says a lot about the history of an organization when it continues to benefit the future. The Noyes Home for Children is celebrating 130 years of its mission, and they aren't stopping yet. Continuation of support from the public is a big reason why the home gets to continue, according to Executive Director Chelsea Howlett. Howlett, who had aspirations of counseling and art therapy, can put her expertise into ensuring kids get the assistance they need.
New Yorkers confused by appearance of Missouri campaign signs: ‘Everyone with eyes is talking’
BETHPAGE, N.Y. (KCTV) - The residents of Long Island, New York, have been spending a lot more time talking about Missouri politics this week than usual, but not for any reason you would guess. Within the last week, yard signs campaigning for Missouri Representative Aaron McMullen have started to appear...
Spoofhounds hosting community pep rally
The Maryville Spoofhound Athletic Boosters will be hosting the Community Pep Rally at 7 pm, Thursday, August 22 at Maryville High School. Members of the community are invited to attend the pep rally, and help salute the Spoofhound Athletic teams as they begin their fall sports season. The rally will be held on the Hound Pound football field to show off the newly renovated facilities at the high school.
Local businesses get in Food Fight for Second Harvest
Aug. 18—A friendly competition involving St. Joseph businesses aims to result in a win for those who are food insecure in the community. The Second Harvest Community Food Bank is hosting its annual corporate food drive, Food Fight 2024. In honor of September being Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest is inviting businesses in St. Joseph and across the region to collect food donations to help ...
Tigers wrap up preseason camp with Saturday scrimmage
HAYS – The Fort Hays State football team closed out preseason camp Saturday morning with their only scheduled scrimmage at Lewis Field. The scrimmage, which included MIAA officials, was a success according to head coach Chris Brown. “The physicality was there today." Brown said. “Through camp, I didn't think...
Cops at Dunkin Friday to benefit Special Olympics
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Police and Sheriff's officers in Hutchinson and Reno County are accepting donations Friday morning to help out Special Olympics. The fundraiser is at Dunkin Donuts at 1533 East 17th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The fundraiser is donation based. If you have some leftover change after getting your morning coffee or morning breakfast, the athletes would appreciate it.
Suspicious device removed from El Dorado home
A Wichita Police Department bomb squad removed a suspicious device from a home in El Dorado on Saturday, and one person was arrested. El Dorado officers were serving a warrant at a home near Park and Shelden, in the south part of the city, when they found the device. Streets were closed and residents were told to stay out of the area.
Is Kansas in the driver's seat for five-star guard Darryn Peterson?
Kansas basketball is looking to make a splash in the 2025 high school recruiting class. Bill Self and the Jayhawks are in the mix for some of the top player in the upcoming high school class. One player who KU remains firmly in the mix for is Darryn Peterson. The...
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