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Students play mini golf and discover library services
As part of Kansas State’s Week of Welcome, Hale Library hosted a “Purple Pride Putt Putt” event from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday. Nine stops spread throughout the library guided students in exploring much of what Hale has to offer, and participants received free popcorn, cookies and Arnold Palmers upon completing their competitions.
Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field
McPHERSON, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for McPherson High School’s new outdoor athletic facility took place Friday evening prior to a community pep rally to kick off the fall sports season. A number of the amenities for the project were funded through private donations in the Fund...
Liberal looking to continue turnaround after breakthrough season
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After dominance in the 1990s, it’s been a rough couple of decades for the Liberal High School football team. That is until third-year head coach Bryan Luetters entered the program. “It was a change. We we all questioning about it, like anyone would, but he’s...
Many in Missouri Want a Secure Border – From Kansas
I predict this will turn into a dumpster fire of political comments, but that's certainly not the way I intend it. It's a true story about how many in Missouri are concerned about a secure border - not from Mexico, but Kansas. It's not often that a political statement on...
Soares, Friesen, and Bolt Battle to NOW600 Jayhusker Region Victory at Clay County!
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (August 25, 2024) - Hank Soares, Jadyn Friesen, and Gavyn Bolt battled to victory on Saturday night with the NOW600 Jayhusker Region at Clay County Fairgrounds. A field of 29 entries made the call with 13-NOW600 Non-Wing, 9-NOW600 A-Class, and 7-NOW600 Restricted micro sprints. Hank Soares soared...
Local bank hides ticket for $5,000 on Manhattan area trail
Somewhere around Manhattan, “where hills roll wide and trails wind tight,” a briefcase holding a ticket to win $5,000 waits on a public trail for a lucky hiker to find. The ticket was hidden as a marketing and community outreach campaign by Outdoor Bank, a local bank with eleven locations in Kansas, which posts riddles, rules and more about the hunt on its social media.
Oakland Pool reopens for the community with a ribbon cutting
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After months of hard work, the Oakland pool opened its gates for families and their kiddos to enjoy this weekend. The Shawnee County Parks and Rec cut the ribbon there with some of the kids. Shawnee County and Topeka officials gave brief remarks on the $4...
Investigators attempt to identify deceased individual pulled from KC lake
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Investigators continue to attempt to identify a deceased individual who was pulled from the Wyandotte County Lake over the weekend. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office says that around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, emergency crews were called to the Wyandotte Co. Lake with reports of a possible drowning.
Medicine Lodge records hottest temperature in U.S.
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Weather Service said Medicine Lodge reached 115 degrees as of 7 p.m. on Saturday. The high temperature made the Kansas town the hottest city in the contiguous United States. The highest temperature of 121 degrees was recorded in Kansas in 1936 during the Dust...
Topeka woman arrested in Osage County for possession of meth
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman was arrested Saturday after a traffic stop in Osage County. An Osage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of East 137th Street for a traffic violation on Saturday a little after 11 a.m. Illegal narcotics...
Topeka BBQ restaurant closes after 24 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A BBQ joint in the capital city is closing its doors after nearly 25 years of business. Lonnie Q’s BBQ announced on social media Friday evening that it will soon be closing its doors. After 24 years in business, the post states that the “Mom & Pop” BBQ restaurant will be closing, […]
Topeka Country Club announces new General Manager
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Country Club (TCC) announced Dustin Newman, PGA, as the new General Manager. Mr. Newman will start effective on September 30, 2024. Dustin has built an extensive career in the golf and club management industry with his most recent role as General Manager at Fremont Hills Country Club in Nixa, Missouri.
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