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Dallas Cowboys Make Decision on Former Kansas State Star
The Dallas Cowboys have apparently decided to make former Kansas State star Cooper Beebe their starting center for the 2024 NFL season. The news began circulating on social media on Saturday afternoon since Beebe was not set to play in the Cowboys final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The majority of NFL starters do not play in the final preseason game.
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries in September
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is celebrating several employees' service anniversaries this coming September. According to KDOT, they are "proud to acknowledge them (the employees) for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kan." KDOT highlight several employees celebrating anniversaries from 40 years to...
Biologists track invasive species reaching ‘impressive sizes’ in Neosho River
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are switching up their tactics to manage a large invasive fish species creeping into one of the state’s rivers. Biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are turning their efforts to the Neosho River in southeastern Kansas this year in a combined effort with the Oklahoma […]
Police: Body of man recovered from Kansas lake
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A man drowned at a Kansas lake on Saturday. Just after 5p.m. Saturday, emergency crews responded to report of a body in Wyandotte Co. Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release. First responders including the Kansas City, Kansas fire department...
This Shawnee Mission principal jumped from middle to high school for new year
One of the newest Vikings at Shawnee Mission West is in the principal’s office. The school started the 2024-25 academic year earlier this month under the leadership of new Principal Blake Revelle, who comes with years of teaching and administrative experience in and outside of the Shawnee Mission School District already under his belt.
Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift
Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but after some inconveniences this weekend, things should smooth out nicely. The market pops up in the parking lots at 824 New Hampshire St. each weekend — and it has...
Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M
Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network modernization, according to a release. Dycom predicts the company to generate $250 million to $275 million in contract revenues over the fiscal year 2026.
City of Haven seeking Municipal Court judge
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking applicants for Municipal Court Judge. Linked is their request for qualifications, which includes, but is not limited to:. 1. Resident of the State of Kansas. 2. Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 3....
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 23-25)
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Holton man charged with 3 Topeka murders accepts deal by pleading guilty to 1
Kyle J. Tyler, 33, of Holton, has pleaded no contest to three charges in exchange for the dismissal of the four other charges he faced regarding last year's Topeka fire deaths of his girlfriend and their two children Tyler entered that plea Thursday in Shawnee County District Court on charges linked to the Jan. 20, 2023, fire at 916 S.W. Warren Ave. that killed Genny L. Fitzpatrick, 30, Peyton L. Tyler, 9, and Kourtney K. Tyler,...
Emporia man charged with attempted murder set for arraignment
Court proceedings are advancing for an Emporia man accused of attempted murder. Justin Colby Barrett has his pretrial and arraignment set for Sept. 13. Arraignment is where defendants typically learn their potential trial dates. Barrett allegedly beat and strangled a victim as part of an incident last month, according to...
First appearance ahead Monday for Emporia woman charged with drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
A first court appearance is coming Monday for an Emporia woman accused of distributing methamphetamine, endangering a child and other charges. Anissa Gardner-Lagg, age 21, was arrested Thursday by Emporia Police. She was charged Friday with single counts of distributing a small amount of meth and possessing marijuana, meth and paraphernalia. She also has one count of aggravated child endangerment for allegedly causing a child under the age of 18 to be in an environment where she either knew or should have known illegal drug activity was underway.
Newton animal shelter trying to find home for blind ‘No-Face’ cat
NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - An animal shelter in Newton is helping a unique furry friend find his forever home. The Caring Hands Humane Society says “No-Face” a black domestic shorthair came to their shelter as a stray. While not a lot is known about him, the shelter says...
Medicine Lodge records hottest temperature in U.S.
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Weather Service said Medicine Lodge reached 115 degrees as of 7 p.m. on Saturday. The high temperature made the Kansas town the hottest city in the contiguous United States. The highest temperature of 121 degrees was recorded in Kansas in 1936 during the Dust...
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