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Manhattan Levee Project has cost city 23 million year-to-date
City Commissioners will hear an update, next week, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City staff regarding the ongoing Manhattan Levee Project. The first phase of the project is nearly complete, and city staff are looking for direction on how to proceed with the next phases as projected costs have increased over $15 million since the 2019 project partnership agreement.
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette both want to flip a Republican seat for Democrats in the Kansas House. The two face off in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Sandy Pickert in the general election for the seat from the 88th District in southeast Wichita. You can find your polling […] The post Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House appeared first on The Beacon.
Kansas State Student-Athletes Shine at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program in Washington, D.C.
An Opportunity to Grow: Kansas State student-athletes Symone Sims and Asa Newsom participated in the Big 12 Beyond Borders program in Washington, D.C., engaging in various impactful experiences, including visits to museums, Capitol Hill meetings, and community service activities. Two student-athletes from each of the 16 Big 12 schools attended...
Fran Brown ACC Kickoff Press Conference Transcript
Here is the full transcript from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. What has been your experience in terms of how prevalent tampering is with players who are maybe not yet in the transfer portal? How big a concern is that? Do you have any solutions for policing it?
Astronaut Edward Dwight honored at KCK meeting
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ed Dwight Jr. was honored the key to the city of Kansas City, Kansas at Thursday evening’s city council meeting. In addition, Mayor Tyrone Garner declared July 25, 2024 as Ed Dwight Jr. Day. Dwight said he was extremely pleased to receive the honor,...
Chiefs fans rally in St. Joseph yet again
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Red Rally was again back at Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 27, with live music, activities, and various vendors. Country music singer Blane Howard, whose Chiefs fandom shows in songs, performed for a third time at the event. Howard, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is thrilled to...
Grandview police investigating homicide of 19-year-old found shot in backyard
GRANDVIEW, Mo. (KCTV) - The Grandview Police Department is investigating a homicide that took the life of a 19-year-old on Wednesday. According to police, multiple gunshots were reported in the area of East 119th Street and Delmar Drive around 9:30 p.m. on July 24. When officers arrived, they found 19-year-old...
After travelling the globe, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce glad to be back in St. Joseph
After an exciting offseason that saw Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce trotting around the globe, he's now back with the Chiefs seeking to make history. Kelce says that it hasn't been much of a transition to get back to work at training camp, and calls St. Joseph his "sanctuary" "St....
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
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.
Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals
Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday that the emergency shelter’s funding — which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase — could be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the City of Lawrence is working on policies to limit homelessness services to people who have ties...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Few isolated storms this weekend, extreme heat returns soon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The extreme heat will soon be the main weather story in Kansas and Missouri next week, but for the weekend, temperatures won’t be too bad. We do have to watch for a few more pop-up showers and thunderstorms out there. As we get closer to sunset Saturday evening, the showers/rumbles should die off. Sunday, a few pop-ups in the afternoon and evening will be possible again. Highs on Sunday will be near 90, with high humidity. This won’t be too bad compared to what is in store this next week. An Excessive Heat Watch goes into effect on Monday afternoon and will last through Thursday evening for some of our Kansas counties. More of the KCTV viewing area will likely be added into some sort of heat alert as we get closer. The extreme heat will bring highs in the mid to upper 90s to the area, with heat index values as hot as 110+ degrees at times. A front will reset our temperatures at least a little bit for next weekend with the lower 90s. Still, expect tough heat day after day. A good reminder that it is the heart of summer. Starting Monday, please avoid strenuous outdoor activities in the heart of the afternoon and early evening, this is the time frame with the higher heat illness risk.
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