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Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Many questions have surfaced in the days since the city announced a new policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here?. The City of Lawrence this week shared details of a policy that’s actually been...
Kansas City rallies past Canaries
Sioux Falls, SD – For a second consecutive game, Kansas City used a big seventh inning to rally past the Canaries, winning 10-6 Sunday afternoon at the Bird Cage. The Birds opened the scoring with a pair of runs in the first inning as Hunter Clanin smacked an RBI single and Jabari Henry added an […]
Kansas Speedway VIP Experience Giveaway
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Enter to win the ultimate Kansas Speedway VIP Experience! Score four pre-race passes, tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Hollywood Casino 400 on September 29, 2024, and a thrilling pace car ride on a non-event weekend. Don’t miss out!
2 Nuclear Command Planes Spotted Circling Over Missouri Sunday
If you follow plane flight paths over Missouri, you may have noticed something a little odd on Sunday. Two different nuclear command-and-control planes were spotted over the state and one seemed obsessed with the southwestern part of Missouri. I do check the Flight Aware website every now and then, but...
Take a look back at Week 1
Welcome to Five From Friday our weekly feature that highlights some of the best quotes, notes, stats and performances of the games Friday night. My team relies on me to make big plays whenever I can. Coming into the second half everybody’s mindset changed. It was no longer this is our first game. It was, we’re going to come out here and play our game.” Oak Park senior running back Travon Pankey talking about his team’s 28-21 win over Staley after trailing 21-7 at halftime to its rival.
Missouri Shook in August – See Last 31 Days of New Madrid Quakes
It's hard to judge the status of what's happening in southern Missouri along the New Madrid Fault by looking at just one day. That's why when a new month starts that I like to take a look back at the past month of seismic activity and Missouri sure was shaking a lot in August.
Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer Draws SM West 0-0
The Lancers went into the game against SM West ranked tenth in the state with SM West being ranked third in the state by Metro Mokan Sports. The roster this year consists of 20 seniors and three juniors — one including junior Stephen Hlobik in the starting lineup. “We...
KC area man shot burglary suspect who refused to leave residence
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a shooting during a home-invasion in Kansas City. Just after 7:30a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a burglary at an address in the 2800 block of NW Chipman Road in Lee's Summit, according to a media release. The homeowner stated a man had...
Popular Kansas City Christmas light display to move location for 2024 holiday season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The holiday season is just two months away, and one Kansas City tradition has announced a significant change. Winter Magic has previously been held on Cliff Drive in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, and before that at Swope Park. However, the display will take place in the Northland at Platte Purchase Park for the 2024 holiday season.
Local business provides groceries to Perry, KS
PERRY, Kan. (WIBW) - The Gantz sisters had a problem. They wanted to create a place where they could sell their sweet corn and other produce. “We needed a place in the air conditioning that was a little more climate-controlled, a little more shop-friendly,” said Emma Jenks, one of the sisters. “The idea just snowballed from there. We just knew a lot of people in the area, and everyone just pitched together and made it happen.”
Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget proposal that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations in town, staff firetrucks with four firefighters and reduce raises for many city employees. The budget would lower the mill levy, or property tax rate, just slightly...
Missouri Now Ranked as a Best State for Homebuyers on a Budget
Money is tight for many, so being able to buy a home the size you need without breaking the bank is important. A new ranking of states now shows that Missouri is among the best places for homebuyers who are managing a budget. I have no doubt there are many...
Gallery: Friday Night Lights Football Scrimmage
Friday Night Lights started the Lancer football season, with scrimmages of kids ranging from 6-12th grade. With over 200 kids spanning five different teams, the scrimmages commenced over two hours on Aug. 30, 2024. This is the first time Friday Night Lights has occurred in three years since the past two years had been canceled because of the heat. All the teams had their scrimmage time which lasted anywhere from 20-45 minutes. In between some of the scrimmages, there were performances by the SME Lancer Dancers, marching band, and cheer team. During the scrimmages, the players executed plays as directed by the coaching staff. The scrimmages served as a controlled practice environment, helping the players to receive repetitions and criticism to be prepared for their first game in the future.
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