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Pitt State students host successful Car’rilla Fest to raise scholarship funds
PITTSBURG, Kan. — College students hosted an event to help raise money for their organization. The Human Health Performance and Recreation Club of Pitt State held their first-ever Car’rilla Fest in the parking lot of the Student Rec Center. The HHPR Club was asked by the professor to...
Sabetha football, new head coach looking to uphold rich tradition in 2024
SABETHA (KSNT) – With Sabetha football comes a history of success. The Blue Jays have two 3A state championships to their names in the last seven seasons, and are no strangers to making deep runs in the state tournament. The standard entering 2024 is no different, even though Sabetha will have someone new calling plays. […]
Local 7th grader gifted new trumpet in emotional exchange
Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price. Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price
Window Design & Remodeling opens new office space
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dozens came out to Window Design and Remodeling’s grand reopening Saturday morning, with many hoping to make some home improvements. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees enjoyed giveaways, several food trucks, personal tours, and event discounts. The company says it’s important to keep your...
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce August Small Business of the Month: Leu + Co Properties
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is honored to present the August Small Business Award to a truly exceptional and inspiring company—Leu + Co Properties. Logan and Emily, the dynamic duo behind this thriving business, have built something extraordinary, and it’s an honor to recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our community.
Score an Excellent Education in Shawnee, KS
Area schools prepare students for successful futures through career exploration and hands-on learning. Education in Shawnee, KS, isn’t just about memorizing facts and figures; it’s about preparing students for their futures. With a strong emphasis on career exploration and hands-on learning, Shawnee’s public and private schools are dedicated to helping students discover their passions and achieve their career goals.
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold.
High School Football Previews: Garden Plain Owls
GARDEN PLAIN, Kan. (KSNW) — Garden Plain football is locked in and ready to make a deep playoff run in the 2024 season. Over the summer, the Owls had 95 percent attendance. Head coach Todd Rice says he’s never seen so many athletes show up to summer training in all his years of coaching. The […]
Nothing But Good Every Saturday
“Make it, bake it, raise it and grow it,” is the slogan Salina Downtown Inc. uses for the Farm and Art Farmers Market every Saturday. Vendors are in the heart of the farmers market season, and are happy to serve customers. Market manager, Jessica Kanudson says the local vendors are “not under a 3rd party” and most of them sell “organic and natural products.”
Parsons High School football preview
PARSONS, Kan. -- The Parsons Vikings enter the 2024 season coming off the most successful season under 5th year head coach Jeff Schibi. Parsons finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and went on to finish the year 9-2 after a playoff loss in the state quarterfinals round.
Families, KU football fans gather to kick off season
Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening. The event included performances from the Marching Jayhawks, Spirit Squad and Mikey Needleman Band, plus appearances from KU football coach Lance Leipold, Lawrence High School alum and senior running back Devin Neal, cornerback Cobee Bryant, Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni and more.
Presentation in Great Bend to help people with addiction, recovery
Dakotah Sanders freely acknowledges that in the past he was many things – violent, untrustworthy, manipulative, self-centered, and a poor husband, father, son, brother and friend. Today, however, Sanders is in long-term recovery and will share his story with a private group, as well as with the general public.
Arkansas City Fire Department makes statement of the passing of Wellington native Trevor Rusk
——— It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Arkansas City Firefighter/EMT Trevor Rusk, who passed away while off duty. Trevor served our community with courage, professionalism, and dedication, and his loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, and colleagues.
Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup
Community members will come together to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence. This year’s third annual event will be broken up into two days — Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 — with the first day focusing on programming, and a vendor fair on the second day.
515 Report with Interim City Manager Gerry Vernon
Thoughts from the Interim City Manager – There is an effective system in place to handle the issues raised by our residents. City staff keep systems functioning to provide services to our residents and visitors. Inherent in providing those services, issues often arise that need to be addressed. When issues occur, it is most efficient for customers to contact City staff about that issue. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, then the City Manager can weigh in to possibly find a resolution. If the issue cannot be resolved by the City Manager, then at that time, the Commission should consider the issue.
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on the University of Kansas campus is turning 100 years old. KU Libraries staff members have planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule. The library gets its name from Carrie Watson, who graduated as one of 10 students in KU’s fifth...
Annual Appreciation Night recognizes Topeka Civic Theatre volunteers for their work
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Civic Theatre hosted their 42nd annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The night recognizes volunteers for their commitment and time to the theatre making their shows possible. This year over 630 volunteers were recognized. The theatre tallied up the volunteers’ contributions and efforts which totaled $2,527,356....
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