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Missouri woman arrested in Hays for DUI after crashing into vehicle
Hays Police officers reported witnessing an allegedly intoxicated driver traveling in the wrong direction before colliding with a parked vehicle. At about 10:23 p.m., officers observed a black sedan traveling southbound in the opposite direction on a one-way street at the 800 block of Ash St., according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.
Smoky Hill River Renewal Project Set to Revitalize Salina with $21.3M in Funding and New Development Plans
The Smoky Hill River might soon flow more freely through Salina, as officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina signed a cost-share agreement for the proposed Smoky Hill River renewal project. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced an additional $400,000 in federal funding to assist with the city’s cost for a project design draft from USACE. City documents indicate $13.7 million will come from federal sources, supplemented by $7.6 million from a citywide sales tax. Salina previously secured $22 million in federal grants for river improvements, including bridge replacements and revamped boat docks.
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee decided to...
Numbers down, Great Bend considering ending June Jaunt
When last year’s attendance numbers were down for Great Bend’s June Jaunt festival, the rain and storms had an impact on the outdoor event at Jack Kilby Square. When numbers were again down this year with good weather forecasts, city officials began reconsidering the efforts to host the festival.
New fencing, sidewalks around lion exhibit at Great Bend zoo
In 2017, a pair of female lions were brought to the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo to be companions for Luke, the male lion. For years, zookeepers tried to peacefully introduce the lions to each other to share the exhibit. In 2021, an aggressive interaction led the zoo staff to keep them separated and take turns on which animals were out in the yard.
The death of a beloved former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader spotlights maternal mortality
Krystal Anderson lived in a charming home on a quiet, tree-lined street in Leawood, Kansas, with her husband, Clayton, and their two black Lab mixes, Sprocket and Louie. From the second visitors walk into the home through its French-style front doors, they can see her — everywhere. Photos of her beaming smile hang in almost every room. Clayton Anderson says they renovated the house to their liking when they moved in, dreaming of one day sending their kids to the elementary school next door.
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
Report: Kansas hires former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland
Kansas reportedly hired former Iowa assistant coach Kelton Copeland as an analyst, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Kansas has hired former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland as an analyst,” Thamel wrote on Twitter. “He will assist with the wide receivers, as a late addition to the 2024 staff. Copeland has worked at Iowa, Northern Illinois […] The post Report: Kansas hires former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland appeared first on On3.
Feeling more like July, hazy conditions
Another cool morning with temperatures falling into the middle to upper 60s. Just like the last two mornings, we could see some patchy fog development in some areas as winds are light and variable. Heat looks to build in today as temperatures reach into the middle 90s. This is the...
These issues drove candidates to run for Shawnee County Commission District 2
Incumbent Kevin Cook and lifelong Topekan Robert Soria will face off in the Aug. 6 primary election for the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat. The seat, which covers the north-central and northeast parts of the county, has been held by Cook since January 2013. The winning Democrat will move forward to the Nov. 5 general election, where he would face Henry McClure, a Republican and lifelong Topekan. McClure is unchallenged in the GOP primary. ...
When Topeka-area schools will have their first day of classes in August
August brings finding the perfect pen while back-to-school shopping, meeting new teachers, making new friends and, for some students, attending their first day of school in a new unfamiliar place. Superintendents at multiple school districts shared their excitement for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, which will begin in mid-August. With the first day of...
Hoffman leaves McPherson Opera House
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Opera House Executive Director Karissa Hoffman has given her resignation to Board President Denise O’Connor-Munsey, effective August 9, 2024. While we are sad to see Karissa leave, she is heading on to a new opportunity in Lindsborg, and we know she will continue to have a positive impact on our communities.
See thousands of custom and classic cars at KKOA Leadsled in Salina this week
The largest custom car show in the United States is back in central Kansas this week as the 44th annual Kustom Kemps of America Leadsled Spectacular descends on downtown Salina. More than 2,000 entrants were in last year's event that takes place each July, featuring show cars, trucks, drag machines, bicycles, vendors, bands and more over four days in and around Oakdale Park. ...
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