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Next steps in housing, business developments to be reviewed Thursday by Hays city commission
Several items related to new housing and business developments in Hays will be discussed Thursday during the city commission work session. Planned development of The Grove, north of HaysMed on Canterbury Drive, and the final plat for the Depot Addition, 10th and Walnut, will be presented by Jesse Rohr, director of public works.
Arkansas man killed early Thursday in single-vehicle Coffeyville crash
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at 704 N. Buckeye Street in Coffeyville. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Avalon was eastbound on...
Mulvane grad Jayden Price prepares for first NFL season
MULVANE, Kan. (KWCH) - From breaking records at Mulvane High School to becoming a three-time national champion at North Dakota State University, Jayden Price has made his mark on the turf, and it’s just beginning. Price saw a lifelong dream come true following the NFL Draft, signing an undrafted...
Kentucky Fried Wishes come true for Emporia Area Chamber Foundation, Little Lyons Childcare
Some of the renovations and new equipment at Little Lyons Childcare will have a decidedly Kentucky Fried aspect to them. No, the playground equipment funded by the KFC Foundation isn’t edible, but the $10,000 coming officially from the Kentucky Fried Wishes community giving program helps to finish off an infant-toddler playground after significant grants from the Trusler Foundation. Ignite Emporia CEO Michelle Margeson tells KVOE News this grant signifies a lot of behind-the-scenes work to fund the project and open up the daycare.
Online Bachelor's in Elementary Education is New Degree Path for Emporia State
For those who want to become teachers, The Teachers College at Emporia State University has multiple pathways to accomplish this goal. The newest route is a fully online bachelor’s degree in elementary education, which is enrolling now for fall 2024. Todd Roberts, program lead of the online elementary education...
Lake Perry will soon reopen boat ramps after extreme flooding
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – A local lakes boat ramp will soon be opening after being closed for an increase of water levels. Perry State Park announced Wednesday that the tentative plan is to reopen the boat ramps later in the week. This comes after an increase in rainfall made the lake’s water levels spike nearly […]
Law enforcement in Harper, Pratt County mourns death of K9 Officer ‘Bruce’
PRATT, Kan. (KWCH) - A K9 with the Harper Police Department and the Pratt Special Response Team (SRT) SWAT Team died Tuesday night due to a medical emergency, the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a Facebook post. The sheriff’s office said K9 Officer Bruce “was a valued team...
Cooler temperatures coming for Ellinwood's 51st After Harvest Festival
What a difference a week makes. Temperatures in Central Kansas soared past 100 degrees from July 12-15. With Ellinwood's 51st After Harvest Festival kicking off Thursday, the mid-summer event will feature highs mostly in the 80s and evening lows in the 60s. AHF Chair Nancy Baird hopes that means bigger crowds for the party of the summer.
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025. From this point forward, commissioners can decrease spending before they lock in the budget by Oct. 1, but they cannot exceed the rate they approved Tuesday. They voted 3-2 to set the maximum mill levy —...
Tabor College Professor Pens College Fight Song, “Fly to Victory”
HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College officially has a fight song, “Fly to Victory,” and it’s thanks to Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music R. Christopher Teichler, D.M. Teichler has been a part of the music faculty at Tabor College since 2019. He has...
USAC Silver Crown Entry List For Series Debut At Salt City Speedway
A field of 24 USAC Silver Crown drivers and cars is set to make its debut appearance at the grand ol’ Salt City Speedway in Hutchinson, Kansas this weekend, Friday-Saturday night, July 19-20. A practice night for USAC Silver Crown teams is set at the 1/2-mile dirt oval for...
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