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Shooting behind KCK fire station leaves 1 dead, 3 in custody
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - One man has died as the result of a shooting in a Kansas City, Kansas, park after he was found behind a fire station over the weekend. The man has been identified as 18-year-old Branden Baskin, who lived in Kansas City, Kansas. One juvenile and two adults have been taken into custody.
2nd annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair draws crowd to Lyon County History Center
The Lyon County History Center was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as the 2nd annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair drew an impressive turnout. The fair, which is hosted by Flint Hills Paranormal, was founded last year and has quickly become a signature event in Emporia. It featured an eclectic mix of activities and vendors.
Phosphorus helps boost soybean defense
Kansas State University researchers are continuing to build a defense against one of the most debilitating fungal diseases affecting soybean production, recently reporting a breakthrough on the value of increasing phosphorus levels for managing disease. Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and agronomist Eric Adee have spent several years...
Falling into a quite pattern this week with seasonable temperatures
Tonight’s temperature will fall to the lower 60s with light winds from the northeast, becoming calm overnight. A gradual decrease in our clouds, leading to a drier day for Monday. There may be a few more isolated showers late Monday. Temperatures will be in the middle 80s by tomorrow...
KTJ Earns First Silver Crown Triumph
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Believe it or not, Kevin Thomas Jr. had never won a USAC Silver Crown Series race before Saturday night. After five runner-up finishes in the series during his career, Thomas finally went to victory lane Saturday night at Salt City Speedway. Thomas’ quest for his initial...
Thompson ready to make music at SCCC
Claire Thompson graduated in 2012 from Michigan State University, and after some time teaching music at two USD 480 elementary schools, she will now be teaching at another school known for the color green. Thompson was recently hired as the instrumental music instructor at Seward County Community College. She came...
Library completes ‘awesome’ summer reading program
The staff at Liberal Memorial Library has been keeping extremely busy this summer with its summer reading program activities and events, and the program officially wrapped up last week. And as the library’s staff tells it, everything ended up very positively. “I felt like everything went awesome, we had...
Matt Glover Announced as New Fort Scott Community College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
FORT SCOTT, KS — Fort Scott Community College has announced Matt Glover will be their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the program. Fort Scott announced the hiring yesterday as Glover will be the new man at the helm for the Greyhounds. He is coming from MSU-Denver which is a Division II program where he […]
T-Rell hosts soft open for new lounge in Central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local artist, T-Rell, made a big step forward tonight in opening his new business. Partee’s Lounge had their soft opening Saturday night to get the feel and vibes of the venue before they have their grand opening in two weeks. The club is dedicated to T-Rell’s friend, Chris Partee, who T-Rell says […]
Bike rides, arm wrestling, kids games, barbecue and much more all part of jam-packed Olpe Downhome-Days activity list Saturday
Once again, the town of Olpe had nonstop activities from sun up to sun down Saturday. Despite some early morning rainfall, the 2024 Olpe Downhome Days slate of events went off without a hitch. The morning hours featured a series of bike races, a 5K water gun fun run and kids fishing derby.
Galena hosts annual Food Basket Giveaway
GALENA, Kan. — It was Christmas in July today in Galena for the annual Food Basket Giveaway. Volunteers ranging from 14 to 82 years old gathered at the First Christian Church in Galena Saturday morning for a food basket giveaway. Packing a total of 120 food baskets for families,...
Sunlight Thrift Boutique opens in Andover, bringing hope and support to local families
The boutique has been open since May and has received community support in many different ways. Sunlight Thrift Boutique opens in Andover, bringing hope and support to local families. The boutique has been open since May and has received community support in many different ways.
Celebrating the 27th annual Amelia Earhart Festival
(ATCHISON, Ks.) The Amelia Earhart Festival happens every weekend on her birthday in Atchison, where people can come and learn more about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and what Atchison does to celebrate one of history's most influential women. Sydney Blake has been Atchison's official...
Pittsburg hosts Special Olympics Kansas state flag football and powerlifting
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Athletes hit the field running on Friday for the Special Olympics Kansas state flag football in Pittsburg. On the Pittsburg State University main football arena, Special Olympic Kansas athletes played rounds of flag football. 13 teams and a total of 170 athletes across the state participated...
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