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Reinvestment Corridor coming to Missouri, Kansas
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is bringing a 24-mile bi-state reinvestment corridor to Kansas and Missouri. Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, II paired with local officials Tuesday to announce the initiative that will connect Independence, Sugar Creek, Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan. The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project will involve...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
Kansas joins multistate challenge against ‘Bidenbucks’ voter registration scheme
Kansas and a coalition of several Republican-led states joined a lawsuit to block the Biden administration from using taxpayer-funded federal agencies to register new voters and decried it an “unlawful” overreach that could result in millions of new Democratic registrants. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, claims the […]
Heart of a Tiger: Celebrating success part 2
At Fort Hays State University, our commitment to student success is not just a goal but a fundamental part of our identity. It is ingrained in our DNA and is a central focus of Goal Two: Student Success in our strategic plan. This goal is about creating opportunities for all students and empowering them to identify, evaluate, and achieve their goals as they become engaged global citizens. This commitment is a testament to our value for every student.
NW Kan. teen hospitalized after motorcycle strikes a deer
PHILLIPS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Thursday in Phillips County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Hayden J. Gottstine, 18, Logan, was westbound on Kansas 9 approximately six miles west of U.S. 183. The motorcycle struck a deer that entered the roadway. The motorcycle came to rest in the eastbound lane facing south.
‘Project HOPE’ offers free resources to homeless in downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—The City of Wichita and the Salvation Army’s “Project HOPE” hosted another homeless resource fair in downtown Wichita. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Salvation Army building near 3rd and Market. Services provided included medical screenings, meal...
Three candidates interested in Barton CC Trustees opening
The three candidates to fill a soon-to-be open seat on the Barton Community College Board of Trustees were introduced at Tuesday’s study session. Don Learned is resigning from the board after 19 years as a trustee to move to Texas. Chairman Mike Johnson and the rest of the trustees...
FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence
An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. The free event, set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at South Park, will feature live performances, a band competition and individual instrument competitions.
Severe storm rips roof off home in Soldier
SOLDIER, KS (KSNT) – Another severe overnight storm left a couple in Soldier without a roof. Ron Youngs said he and his partner Pamela Powell were waiting out the weather at a friend’s house. They said it’s a good thing they weren’t at home. “I went around town to see if there was tree limbs […]
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