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Leawood bursts with celebration on the 4th
A neighborhood parade, city park activities and fireworks display fill out 4th of July in Leawood. Leawood is bustling with activities to celebrate the 4th of July this year. On Thursday morning, the neighborhood of LeaBrooke, 145th and Kenneth Road) invites the public to line their parade route starting at 10 am on July 4th. The parade features “Miss LeaBrooke,” flag bearing veterans, patriotic pets, decorated bikes, horses and lots of cute kids. For more details, contact Michael Nolte 913-522-7610.
Peabody native serves aboard Navy warship
MAYPORT, FL. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Caldwell, a native of Peabody, Kansas, serves aboard USS Lassen, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Caldwell graduated from Peabody-Burns High School in 2022. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those...
Two McPherson Men’s Basketball Teams Honored at Bulldog Athletic Banquet
McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Over the weekend, the McPherson College athletic department inducted the 2010-11 and 2011-12 men’s basketball teams to the McPherson College Hall of Fame at the annual Bulldog Athletic Banquet. In 2010-11, the Bulldogs finished the KCAC tied for second place with an 11-7 mark...
Great Bend's Feist commits to play volleyball at FHSU
Great Bend High School's Kara Feist already has a decorated career as a multi-sport athlete at the school. Getting ready to enter her senior year, Feist recently announced her commitment to play volleyball at Fort Hays State University in 2025. "I chose FHSU because I instantly fell in love with...
Sink holes cause problems in Wichita area
Crews were dealing with damage caused by two sink holes on Wednesday, one in Wichita and the other in Bel Aire. A sink hole appeared in the 3200 block of East Douglas, just east of Hillside, in the westbound lanes, and city crews were working to make repairs. Both westbound lanes have been closed to traffic.
Local softball team wins Kansas/Missouri State Tournament
A local girls' travel softball team has had a successful summer on the softball fields. The 18 and under team, Chaos Fastpitch, is based out of Milford but also has girls from Abilene, Chapman, Clay Center, and Junction City. The Chaos team has captured three first-place finishes and a third-place...
Potential Spin City renovations receive City attention
The cost of renovating Spin City with all of the possible additions to the project would total just under $2 million. The base fee for the project would total $1.5 million with engineering fees another $165,000. Other additions could range from landscaping to parking lot and drainage upgrades. Code compliance issues would need to be addressed.
Student homelessness at Wichita State is a multifaceted concern
This story was produced during the Elliott School of Communication’s Capstone Class. Students reported on housing issues faced by students. They were paired with mentors from the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. Melanie was mentored by Stefania Lugli of The Journal. The Elliott School is one of the WJC’s 11 partners.
Boil water advisory rescinded for Nicodemus Township, Graham County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Nicodemus Township - public water supply system located in Graham County. The advisory was issued because of line break causing loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination.
Fireworks in Emporia: Roughly 25-minute show planned at ESU, with music from Emporia Municipal Band before show starts
Emporia is celebrating the Fourth of July on the holiday. The annual fireworks show will take place from just north of the Emporia State main campus. Pyrotechnician Bernie Toso says it will be a packed show. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Toso also teased at least one new twist...
PHOTOS: Overland Park unveils rebuilt Firehouse No. 41 on 75th Street
Overland Park’s newly rebuilt Firehouse No. 41 near 75th and Conser streets is officially open. Last Friday, city leaders and community members gathered to dedicate the fire station with a formal hose “uncoupling” ceremony — the fire service equivalent of a ribbon cutting. Old Firehouse No....
North wind; mild 4th of July
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After a night of storms, get ready for some nice weather for your 4th of July as temperatures will mainly be in the 80s. We will have to deal with some gusty north winds across the area, but aside from that, we should be smooth sailing for anything outdoors.
Kansas basketball assistant thinks former Jayhawks star fits in with his new NBA team
The Kansas basketball program had two players taken in the second round of the NBA Draft. Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar will have some work to do to climb up the depth chart on their respective teams, but the former Jayhawks can make a strong first impression when the NBA Summer League begins next week.
Salina Parks and Recreation Play Day in the Park, a family-friendly Fourth of July
Fireworks, yard games and barbecue delights flew off the shelves this week as families and organizations gear up for many Fourth of July celebrations across town. One of those celebrations plans to bring all the popular aspects of the Fourth of July to Oakdale Park on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coleman Hawkins: From Illinois to NBA Dreams
An in-depth look at Coleman Hawkins' journey from Illinois to Kansas State, detailing his player profile, health status, NBA aspirations, and commitment to personal growth and success. First player in Illinois history to achieve 900 points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists, 100 steals, and 100 blocks in a career. Averaged 12.1...
Read the settlement: Kan. largest school district discriminated against Black students
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include...
Wichita storm damage includes car crushed by fallen tree
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A car was crushed by a tree during Wednesday night’s storm in northwest Wichita. Danielle McVey that at around 2 a.m. Thursday, she was asleep inside her home on Westridge Court. Her mom and sister were awake and they saw the tree come down. Nobody was hurt, except for McVey’s feelings. Two other cars were damaged.
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