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🏈 Blue Dragons top KJCCC preseason poll for sixth straight year
WICHITA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College football team is favored to win the Jayhawk Conference, the conference announced at its Media Day on Friday at Riverfront Stadium. The Blue Dragons have now been the preseason favorite to win the title for six straight seasons. "This conference is a...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts annual meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle...
Hutch CC Football Coach Drew Dallas at Media Day
The Hutchinson Community College football team has been picked to defend its 2023 KJCCC championship this season in the 2024 KJCCC Coaches' Preseason Poll. Teams in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) warmed up the mics for football media day at Riverfront Stadium on Friday with Hutchinson Community College selected to defend its conference crown in the preseason poll.
Renovated Sams Chapel Reopening This Fall
One of the most notable buildings on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University will reopen this fall, refurbished and remodeled. According to KWU, a fully renovated Sams Chapel will reopen Saturday, Oct. 19, as part of Homecoming 2024. The new performance space will be christened with a special concert, titled ‘Come Home,’ which will get underway at 7 p.m. and feature celebrated musical guests from KWU’s recent past. Aine Hakamatsuka ’12 and Christian McQueen ’18 are among those scheduled to perform.
Wichita Classic Rock Band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine
Wichita classic rock band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. A Wichita band wants to be America's Next Top Hitmaker. They're in a competition to be in Rolling Stone Magazine, win $10,000, and share the stage with music legends.
Kansas coaching legends join former Hutchinson HS star’s staff at D1 level
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A few weeks after former Hutchinson High School and Pittsburg State University star Nate Dreiling became the youngest coach in FBS college football when he was named interim coach at Utah State, two Kansas coaching legends at the junior college and NCAA DII levels are joining Dreiling’s staff.
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette both want to flip a Republican seat for Democrats in the Kansas House. The two face off in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Sandy Pickert in the general election for the seat from the 88th District in southeast Wichita. You can find your polling […] The post Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House appeared first on The Beacon.
Love Those Cars at Leadsled
Every picture tells a story and every car at the Leadsled Spectacular has an owner(s) with a love story to tell. Chris and Debbie Ballinger of Wichita own three Fastback ‘babies’ they love to share at car shows. This weekend they brought their 1969 Shelby GT 500. The...
Pancake feed hosts nearly 1,000 residents during Shawnee County Fair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A pancake feed hosted nearly 1,000 residents during the Shawnee County Fair. The pancake feed took place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Stormont Vail Events Center, 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, Kan. Residents were able to enjoy plates full of...
Grace United Methodist Church hosts successful Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway
Grace United Methodist Church held its annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway Saturday, bringing much-needed footwear and other essential services to local children. "About seven years ago, a youth group of junior high and high school students recognized a need in their schools," said organizer Russ Conrade. "Some kids couldn't participate in gym or PE because they didn't have the proper shoes, or any decent shoes at all. It started as a way to help them and has just grown from there. It’s an opportunity to reach out and share a little bit of God's love with those around us."
Popular Wichita tattoo shop to close its doors soon
It is business as usual for Hell Bomb Tattoo shop owner Steven Turner, but a bomb was recently dropped on him when he found out he will have to close his store on East Douglas. Popular Wichita tattoo shop to close its doors soon. It is business as usual for...
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Wasted No Time Lashing Out At The 2024 Olympic Games Following Controversial Opening Ceremony That Featured Drag Queens
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker wasted very little time sharing his take on the controversial opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The games have officially started, marking its official launch with a massive opening ceremony, which at one point featured a parody of “The Last Supper” with drag queens.
Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Emporia Pavilions welcoming new businesses, signaling local retail growth
The Emporia Pavilions are on the verge of welcoming new businesses, signaling significant growth for the local retail scene. Special Projects Coordinator and interim RDA Director Jim Witt confirmed that Five Below is on track for a late August opening. Old Navy and Ulta will be joining them later this year.
Emporia Area Retired School Personnel Activities
As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.
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