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Prison for deadly Kansas crash while fleeing police
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas City area man is going to prison for a deadly Kansas crash. Last week, Judge Christiina Gyllenborg sentenced 24-year-old Uconn Comemann of Grain Valley to 25-years in prison for a fatal crash while he was fleeing police, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.
See 'Kansas from Above' with drone footage documentary at the Salina Art Cinema
Kansas isn't just a flat, barren land consisting of only crops and cattle. That's the message that the filmmakers of "Kansas from Above," a documentary showcasing aerial footage of the Sunflower State want their audience to realize. The documentary, which will have three additional showings over the next few weeks at the Salina Art...
Lawrence man, 31, shot and killed in Topeka
A Lawrence man was killed in an overnight shooting Saturday in Topeka, according to police. Officers were dispatched around midnight Saturday to a shooting in the 2900 block of Sotuhwest Topeka Boulevard, according to a news release from the Topeka Police Department. “Upon arrival, officers located one individual suffering from...
K-Nation (7/21/24) – Mark Mangino, Jacob Pullen, Frank Mason III and more
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This summer edition of K-Nation had no shortage of big names. The show begins with a breakdown of each K-Nation MLB Draft selection. Eleven total athletes heard their names called, starting with K-State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper going No. 21 overall. K-Nation also made it to the first round of TBT, ‘The […]
KU’s Mangino reacts to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame selection
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2008 Orange Bowl-winning coach, Mark Mangino, is already in KU football’s history books, but now he’ll be in those of the state of Kansas as well. Mangino is among 12 inductees selected for the 2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame class, who will be honored at the ceremony in October. The […]
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
Out There With 12 Sports: Fairfield Polo Club
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - The sport of polo is played by just roughly 25,000 people worldwide, but the Fairfield Polo Club in Haysville, Kansas, is a hotbed for some of the best in the country. The club has been around since the 1930s and is home to some of the...
Hidden Houdini features bring this years St. Jude Dream Home come to life
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Less than 1,000 tickets are available to reserve for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! This years St. Jude Dream Home is more than just a home, it also has many hidden Houdini features that make for more than meets the eye. Brandi Whisler, Drippé Homes Director of Sales and Design gave […]
PHOTOS: Team Colorado puts on an entertaining show in TBT victory in Wichita
Seven former Buffs and four Team Colorado newcomers battled their way to victory against Purple Reign in Wichita on Saturday afternoon. Below are pictures from the physical contest that was ended by an Andre Roberson lay-up...
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
Med-Dazzling: GBHS students earn recognition for medical innovation
More than 12,000 students aspiring for careers in healthcare from around the world converged in Houston, Texas on June 26-29 for the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Six Great Bend High School students qualified for the international competition, and five students attended. Seniors Eliana Teri and Cailyn Murphy placed eighth out of 88 teams competing in the medical innovation category. Sophomore Cara Murphy was also part of the team but could not attend the international conference.
114th Kansas Amateur concludes at Topeka Country Club
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Country Club was founded in 1905 and been host of this tournament a record tie of 13 times. This competition started in 1908 and ran from Tuesday until Sunday. Michael Winslow was the match play winner for a total of 36 holes, two and...
100 years in the making; Kiwanis Club of Emporia cuts the ribbon on new Peter Pan Park shelter house in honor of club’s centennial anniversary
After two years of work, the Kiwanis Club of Emporia proudly gathered at Peter Pan Park Sunday afternoon to cut the ribbon on its centennial anniversary gift to the city of Emporia. Back in 2022, the club announced that in honor of its 100 years of existence within Emporia, it...
1st Annual Kids Expo on Saturday, August 10th
The Lawrence Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Kids Expo on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00am – 1:00 pm. We have created an opportunity to invite local businesses and organizations to help us support and celebrate our Lawrence Public School students and families within our community. The event will include free screenings, educational opportunities, free shoes, haircuts and back to school supplies as well as prize drawings and free giveaways, food, entertainment and more!
2nd annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair draws crowd to Lyon County History Center
The Lyon County History Center was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as the 2nd annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair drew an impressive turnout. The fair, which is hosted by Flint Hills Paranormal, was founded last year and has quickly become a signature event in Emporia. It featured an eclectic mix of activities and vendors.
Cornerstone Automotive to host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max July 26
Cornerstone Automotive will host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max event on July 26. The event will feature live broadcasting from the Cornerstone shop by Eagle Radio. This event is scheduled to span from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held on-site at Cornerstone Automotive, located at 4713 8th Street in Great Bend, behind Up n’ Rollin Skating. The grand prize winner for the brand new 2024 Cayenne Orange Chevy Trax will be revealed to the public on Friday, Aug. 9.
Phosphorus helps boost soybean defense
Kansas State University researchers are continuing to build a defense against one of the most debilitating fungal diseases affecting soybean production, recently reporting a breakthrough on the value of increasing phosphorus levels for managing disease. Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre and agronomist Eric Adee have spent several years...
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