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County wants Trooper Gate decision reevaluated
Geary County Commission Chair Trish Giordano would like the decision by the Army to leave the Trooper Gate entrance to Fort Riley closed indefinitely to be looked at again. The entrance to the Gate is undergoing construction but Maj. Gen. Monte Rone has announced plans to leave it closed once that is complete. Traffic is being rerouted through the Grant Ave. entrance to the post.
Two wounded in Derby stabbing
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing early Wednesday in Derby. Derby Police Chief Brandon Russell says around 2:20 a.m. police found two men with stab wounds in the 1400 block of North Nelson after a worker at a nearby business called 911. Both men were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Unleash your creativity in OP’s Chalk the Walk contest
It’s time to get creative and colorful outdoors!. The citywide Chalk the Walk contest launches on August 1 with the inspiring theme “OP, the places you’ll go.” Residents are encouraged to create beautiful sidewalk chalk art in front of their homes, around their neighborhoods and near neighborhood schools.
Caldwell’s new harvest hub brings together producers, consumers
BQ-Double H might look and sound like a registered cattle brand, but it’s actually branding of a different sort. Rick McNary refers to it as a visual connector, a logo that represents a coordinated effort among food producers, processors, retailers and community members to make hyper-local food more accessible along the Southern Kansas-Northern Oklahoma border.
Solar benches installed at some Wichita locations
Three solar benches have been installed at a Wichita park and two neighborhood resource centers. This is part of an initiative by the Wichita Public Library to expand wireless access to residents across the city. The benches were installed at Evergreen Park and the Atwater and Colvin neighborhood resource centers....
New enhancements unveiled for Caravans
WICHITA, Kansas — Textron Aviation has unveiled enhancements to the Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX utility turboprop aircraft. “A brighter, modernized flight deck with new backlit panels, along with other amenities designed to elevate the pilot experience, are the direct result of continuous conversations with customers,” company officials said.
Luke Bryan Tells The Emotional Story About His Sister, The Hat and Toby Keith
Last night, in Nashville, the stars came together to pay tribute to Toby Keith. The show will air August 28th on NBC. Of course there were a ton of special moments. This is just one of them. Luke Bryan got emotional telling a simple, yet difficult story about his late sister, a hat and his early days playing a lot of Toby Keith covers.
Vaude in the 'Ville Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale right now for the Midland Theater's annual fundraiser. Vaude in the 'Ville is returning to the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the campus of Coffeyville Community College, and Midland Board Member Wyatt Starnes says it should be a great show. In addition to some new acts, Starnes says...
WATCH: Lance Leipold, Kansas players discuss first day of camp
Kansas football preseason camp is officially underway. The Jayhawks completed their first practice of the preseason on Tuesday morning, which starts what will be a busy three weeks for the team as KU ramps up ahead of the 2024 season. Following the first practice on Tuesday, Lance Leipold, Jalon Daniels,...
Cobee Bryant Recognized on Bronko Nagurski Watch List
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior cornerback Cobee Bryant was one of 75 defensive standouts named to the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, which was announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The Bronko Nagurski Trophy honors the National Defensive Player of the Year. The FWAA...
🏃♀️ Meyer named FHSU assistant track and field coach
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State head track and field/cross country coach Dr. Jason McCullough has announced the promotion of Kelly Meyer to full-time assistant track and field coach beginning with the 2024-25 season. "We are excited to promote Coach Meyer to our full-time assistant position," said McCullough. "She brings...
Safety-net clinics are struggling to fill the gap after a Utah health system closed a KCK health clinic
In a shadeless parking lot in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, last week, Lulu Herrera waited inside a parked mobile clinic. She was hoping to see a patient. Any patient. Herrera knew of hundreds who hadn’t had the care and medicine they needed since June 1, when Intermountain Health shuttered the Duchesne Clinic, just two years […] The post Safety-net clinics are struggling to fill the gap after a Utah health system closed a KCK health clinic appeared first on The Beacon.
Daily Delivery: Avery Johnson's new NIL ride is incredibly recognizable
Avery Johnson's new car was supplied via his NIL deal with Salina dealer Long-McArthur Luxury, and it's amazing. It's not only a loaded Corvette, but it's either painted or wrapped in lavender. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $9.95. Are you subscribing to...
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