Hoyt
LATEST NEWS
Eucharistic Conference coming to western Kansas
Event organizers are well aware of the impact that speakers have for those attending their particular conference. That’s why the committee for the upcoming Eucharistic Conference in Hays chose an A-list of speakers for the conference, which promises to deepen attendees’ understanding and devotion to the Eucharist. The...
Lawrence school board approves 99-cent hourly raises for classified staff, new student handbook
Although the minimum wage for classified staff will be raised almost $1 beginning this fall, the Lawrence school district’s lowest paid staff members still will not receive a living wage. During a special meeting Monday, the school board unanimously approved the 2024-25 contract for classified staff. Custodians, paraeducators, food...
Crews respond to pasture fire in northern Barton County
On Sunday, July 28, the Barton County Fire District #2 responded to the report of a pasture fire in the area of the 800 block of US 281 Highway. Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire on the south side of the field moving north with the strong southern winds pushing it.
JoCo homeless shelter plan moves ahead, as ardent backers and opponents weigh in
Concerns about providing homeless services to “illegal aliens” and people from outside Johnson County dominated discussion at the county commission last Thursday about a proposal to open a shelter at a former La Quinta Inn and Suites hotel in Lenexa. After two hours of discussion that also included...
Fire in rural Saline County destroys baler, 40 acres of grass
A baler fire in rural northwest Saline County resulted in the loss of dozens of acres of grass, multiple bales of hay, and the baler used to make them. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan told Salina Post that the fire occurred on Friday evening, July 26, at 6:07 p.m. near the intersection of Eff Creek and Lockard Roads in Saline County.
Out There With 12 Sports: Wichita Fencing Academy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While fencing is one of the oldest sports on display at the 2024 Summer Olympics, it also has a presence that dates back multiple decades in Wichita. The Wichita Fencing Academy has been the home for many competitors and training since the late 1980s. Fencing is the combat sport of sword fighting with three different disciplines using different blades and varying rules. The idea is to connect the sword with your opponent, wearing protective covering, to earn points. The swords have electric buttons on the end to keep score electronically.
Kansas WBB Lands 2025 Four-Star G Libby Fandel
Brandon Schneider and the Kansas Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Team made a seismic addition on Monday afternoon with the commitment of four-star guard Libby Fandel. Fandel, a 6-foot-1 guard from Iowa, is a massive addition to Kansas’ roster and is one of the top-ranked recruits in program history. Coming...
Two dead in shooting incident south of Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Local law enforcement is reporting two people are dead from gunshot wounds in a neighborhood south of Topeka. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media on Tuesday, July 30 of a shooting incident reported around 7:45 p.m. on July 29 in the 1600 block of SW 70th Street. Deputies […]
Shawnee County opens cooling centers
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks & Recreation will be opening a number of designated cooling centers with heat indices expected to be more than 100 degrees. “Shawnee County Parks + Recreation continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its residents by maintaining designated County facilities as cooling centers during extreme weather conditions,” Parks […]
East Topeka intersection to close this week for repair work
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An East Topeka intersection will close to traffic this week so repair work can take place. City of Topeka officials on Tuesday said the intersection of S.E. 18th and Madison streets will be “fully closed” for an emergency sanitary sewer repair. starting Thursday, Aug. 1.
USDA NASS Kansas Crop Progress and Condition: For the Week Ending July 28, 2024
MANHATTAN, Kan. — For the week ending July 28, 2024, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 13% very short, 33% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 12% very short, 34% short, 52% adequate, and 2% surplus. Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 5% very poor, 12% poor, 31% fair, 40% good, and 12% excellent. Corn silking was 84%, ahead of 78% last year and 76% for the five-year average. Dough was 48%, ahead of 35% last year and 32% average.