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Emporia man arrested in Osage County on suspected drug distribution
An Emporia man faces possible drug distribution charges in Osage County after an alleged domestic disturbance in Melvern. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies were called to the area of Northwest Maple and Northwest Roberts around 10:45 am Friday. While on scene, they say they found 33-year-old 33-year-old Dustin R Davis in the 200 block of Northwest Main with illegal narcotics in his possession.
Kansas City’s oldest barbecue joint celebrates 90 years of tradition
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s oldest barbecue restaurant celebrated 90 years of tradition with a holiday weekend rib special. On Friday, July 5, Rosedale Barbecue, the very first spot to serve barbecue in Kansas City, celebrated its 90th anniversary. It was founded on July 4, 1934. What started as a hot dog and beer stand - The Bucket Shop - turned toward barbecue after owners caught a whiff of smoke at Fatty Sharp’s Smoking Meats, just down the road.
Covington Leads All With ASCS Western Plains At Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 6, 2024) Collecting his first win of the 2024 season, and likewise first with the ASCS Western Plains Region, Oklahoma's Matt Covington got to the front fast and led flag-to-flag Saturday night at Dodge City Raceway Park. Winning in his 20th feature start of the season,...
Freedom Fest enjoys a strong run
( Photos by Maria Perez ) The headliner group Molly Hatchet and Hells Bells: #1 AC/DC Tribute performed at Freedom Fest Saturday night in downtown Junction City. Their concerts drew a good crowd as the celebration moved into day four. Nate Butler, Freedom Fest C0-Chair, said, "This is an excellent...
‘He would do anything for Emporia:’ City of Emporia mourning the passing of Emporia businessman, commissioner, mayor and ‘steward’ Danny Giefer
For 11 years local business owner Danny Giefer gave his knowledge and time to help better the city of Emporia as a member of the Emporia City Commission. Saturday, the City of Emporia extended its praise and love for Giefer and his commitment to Emporia and expressed its deepest sympathies to the Giefer family upon learning his passing earlier in the day. Giefer had been battling Leiomyosarcoma for the past year following a diagnosis in early 2023.
Kansas State Redshirt Junior Damian Ilalio: Big 12 Standout and Academic Honoree
In a countdown to the 2024 kickoff, BracketCat highlights Kansas State defensive tackle Damian Ilalio, a redshirt junior from Manhattan, Kansas, standing at 6-2 and 300 lbs., currently projected as second-string. Damian Ilalio made a career-high of three tackles in a game against NC State last season. Ilalio had nine...
Study finds housing affordability at lowest point in 17 years
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Real estate data company ATTOM recently published a study showing that buying a house is on average, less affordable than at any point since 2007. Dr. Stan Longhofer, director of Wichita State University's Center for Real Estate, said that it's been tough for the housing market to bounce back since the 2008 financial crisis, made all the more difficult by issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 killed in SE Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Wichita Police Department confirmed the shooting was self-inflicted. One person is dead after a shooting in southeast Wichita on Sunday evening. Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed after 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Boston St. for a shooting. One person was...
The attempted review of JuhBa’s BBQ
In the former Charlie’s Famous Burgers space at 3200 W. 13th St. N, you’ll find a new restaurant that may be familiar to some people. It’s JuhBa’s BBQ. The owner has been doing popups dating back to 2022 near 21st and Grove. At least, that’s as far back as they’ve advertised on their social media page.
Former Jayhawk Parker Braun to play in NBA Summer League
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Kansas men’s basketball forward Parker Braun will get his shot at the pros, playing with the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Summer League. Braun spent his sixth and final college season with the Jayhawks in 2023-24, in which he appeared in 34 games off the bench and averaged 7.4 minutes, 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
Newton hosts US Adaptive Open
NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - In a world where inclusion is limited, many people with disabilities are finding acceptance in the world of golf. The 3rd annual US Adaptive Open is where golfers compete in eight different impairment categories. Amanda Cunha has played golf since she was five years old. She...
Keiton Jones, Three-Star OL, Commits to Mizzou from Coffeyville, Kansas
Mizzou continues its successful recruiting streak as three-star OL recruit Keiton Jones commits to the Tigers, beating out regional rivals Arkansas and Kansas State. While Mizzou is celebrating the addition of Jones, some may argue that the program needs to focus on other positions as well to maintain a balanced recruiting class.
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