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Tour Topeka wraps up after a Summer of fun
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Forge Young Professionals and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation hosted the last Tour Topeka event of the season on Saturday morning. Topekans of all ages celebrated an end to an active summer. “So that was the original intention, to bring groups together and help connect them to...
USD 495 Larned school events in August
USD 495 Larned school events in August... August 19: Larned Middle School Meet the Teachers Lockers Night & First Day of Fall Sports Practice. August 20: Larned Elementary School Open House @ 5 pm. August 21: First Day of School, 8 am-LHS Freshman and 6th Grade, 12 pm-LHS 10-12th and...
Kansas State's chance to win each game according to FPI
Kansas State's season is set to kick off in less than two weeks and the expectations are high for Chris Klieman's squad. According to ESPN's FPI, the Wildcats currently have more than a 50 percent chance to win all 12 of their regular season games. But what exactly are the win probabilities for each game?
Barton Foundation benefit auction Saturday, numbers growing
While the official date to purchase tickets for the Barton Community College Foundation’s 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction was last week, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Lindsey Bogner said it does not hurt to reach out to her office to see if there are any more seats to the fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Chargers Open Season With A Split
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. Emma Brenelli had two double-digit kill matches as the Briar Cliff University volleyball team (1-1) came away with a split, Saturday at Thresher Gym. The Chargers beat Oklahoma Panhandle State (0-2) 3-1 and lost 3-0 to Bethel (Kan.) (2-0). Oklahoma Panhandle State – W, 3-1 (25-14, 20-25,...
18th annual ‘Works of Heart’ raises money for kids’ mental health resources
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Family Service and Guidance Center (FSGC) held their 18th annual ‘Works of Heart’ fundraiser for kids’ mental health resources. The FSGC Director of Marketing and Development, Pam Evans, said this year’s event had their biggest online auction yet and included pieces donated by artists all over the area. The event also featured […]
2024 street maintenance work is under way
T&M, APAC subcontractor has started concrete work on the 2024 Street Maintenance starting at 6th & Adams and are at the 6th & Madison intersection replacing curb & gutter, ADA ramps, sidewalk and drive entrances. 6th St. will be reduced to one lane going westbound during this phase of construction.
Volleyball Opens Season with Dominant Doubleheader Wins
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — August 17, 2024 — The Bethel Threshers volleyball team kicked off their 2024 season with back-to-back victories in a doubleheader at Thresher Gym. The Threshers swept both matches, defeating Oklahoma Panhandle State (OPSU) and Briar Cliff University (BCU) in straight sets to start the season 2-0. Game 1: Bethel vs. OPSU.
14 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Jet Dineen
Goal No. 14: CONSISTENCY. Your very, very best every time. Redshirt Sophomore | 5-10 | 198 lbs. | Lawrence, Kansas. Jet Dineen (b. Jan. 23, 2004) is a preferred walk-on defensive back and a Kansas University legacy from Free State High School in Lawrence who redshirted but did not play in 2022.
Interim Director of Public Works appointed for Manhattan
MANHATTAN— Interim City Manager Jason Hilgers has announced that Assistant City Manager Wyatt Thompson, who oversees major projects and the Building Services Division, has been appointed as interim director of the Public Works Department, starting Aug. 18. The Public Works Department provides services and facilities including streets and traffic...
Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area
Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. Karlin, who asked to be called by his first name only, said he’s lived at the Amtrak camp for about four years. He said he woke up to find Homeless Response Team members handing out flyers to the people living there on Friday, alerting them that they must vacate the camp by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The city later announced the plans in a news release.
Washburn and ESU volleyball coaches were friends long before in-state rivals
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn and Emporia State’s head volleyball coaches have a longstanding friendship that predates their current status as in-state rivals. Chris Herron is entering his 23rd year coaching the Ichabods, while Ken Murczek is about to begin his second year coaching the Hornets. Long before Murczek made it to Emporia though, he was […]
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