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Hoisington man one of FHSU's 2024 Alumni Award recipients
Fort Hays State University will honor six exemplary alumni during Homecoming, which is scheduled for October 3-5. “This group of individuals demonstrates the versatility of our graduates across all fields and disciplines. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate them and acknowledge their incredible work,” said FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason.
Commanding General discusses Fort Riley
Maj. Gen. Monte Rone told a Military Affairs Council Breakfast audience in Junction City this week that Fort Riley can't be a secret. Rone noted that his concern is always the single soldiers finding opportunities to do things, "finding unique ways that we can take care of all our Soldiers, especially single soldiers." He told the audience that their help is needed.
Young artists of Van Go unveil unique benches created for their clients
Twenty-one unique benches created by young Lawrence artists are on their way out into the world following the unveiling Friday at Van Go. Each year, Van Go Summer JAMS apprentice artists are each paired with a client — a local business, individual or organization. Van Go Executive Director Lori...
German-themed festival going strong five years at the Topeka Vendor’s Market
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor’s Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor’s Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer […]
Coffeyville Begins Flushing Water Lines
The City of Coffeyville begins cleaning water lines with free chlorine residual. The City began today and will go all through August. During this period of time, residents may notice some chlorine tastes and odors in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure, and as part of their ongoing efforts to provide residents with the safest possible drinking water.
Caney Under Boil Water Advisory
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues a boil water advisory for Caney. The advisory will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. Failure to maintain required water pressure may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination. Customers...
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Another Kansas kid competing for ‘best mullet’: Meet 3-year-old Kuder Kolsen
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kolsen Kuder’s mother reached out to 12 News this week when she learned her son would be facing off against another Kansas boy for the title of US Mullet Champ. The three-year-old from El Dorado is currently in 27th place out of 100 other kids...
City of Haven issues RFP for realtor
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking a dynamic real estate professional with a passion for turning groundbreaking projects into thriving communities. The City of Haven is looking for partners as it develops Wildcat Landing. About the Development:. Location: Prime real estate in Haven, Kansas. Project Type:...
'We have a housing shortage': Topeka wages are static as rentals costs rise
With the price of housing increasing at rates faster than wages can keep up, Topeka continues to face a city-wide affordable housing shortage. The Topeka Citywide Housing Market Study, published in July 2020, was conducted to find long-term solutions to the city’s lack of affordable housing. Four years later, Topeka still struggles to provide appropriate and affordable options for low-and-moderate income households. ...
Concerns grow over wildfires getting closer to oil wells in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – There are new concerns about how close wildfires can get to oil and gas wells in Kansas. A study from UC-Berkeley found that from 1984 to 2019, there were five times more wells in wildfire burn areas. There are also more people living near wells. The study finds there’s double the […]
Postscripts: The Canady Experiment, A Hornet’s Nest, and 16-Deep in Kansas City
What’s going on in the Big 12 and beyond? I expand and explain every Sunday in Postscripts at Heartland College Sports, your home for independent Big 12 coverage. This week, we’re talking big money and softball players, coaches are traveling and talking while the Big 12 is prepping for basketball.
3 injured following crash on Kansas Highway 10 in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. — A 45-year-old woman from Olathe was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision on Kansas Highway 10 near Wakarusa Dr. on Friday afternoon. According to officials, the crash occurred around 3:50 p.m. when a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 33-year-old woman from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, rear-ended a 2024 GMC Yukon.
Hutchinson Picked To Defend KJCCC Football Title In Preseason Order Of Finish
COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Hutchinson Community College has been picked to defend their Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference football title following a vote of league coaches as part of the 2024 KJCCC Football Preseason Order of Finish. The Blue Dragons have won their past 17 games played against KJCCC...
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