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Kapaunâs Thengvall brothers prepare to all suit up at Divsion I level
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCHCIK)â Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School has produced quite a number of success stories. The latest crop of talent ready for Division I shares a last name. The Thengvall family consists of three brothers, Henry, Will, and Nathan, who are just two years apart. As one could imagine, the family was quite competitive throughout the years.
Manhattan pool opens after unexpected early closure
MANHATTAN (KSNT) â A community pool in Manhattan was able to reopen their pool to the public following early closure Friday night. Northview Waterpark had to close their doors early Friday due to broken glass in the pool. Manhattan Parks and Recreation tells us maintence staff worked through the evening and morning to fix the [âŠ]
Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year. Currently, lunch rates for elementary, middle and high school students who are not in the free and reduced-price lunch program are $2.90, $3.10 and $3.15, according to the agenda item. If the proposal is approved, those would increase by 10 cents to $3 for elementary, $3.20 for middle and $3.25 for high schools.
Minor plane crash at Wamego Airport
Kansas State Police responded to a crash in Pottawatomie County shortly before 5 p.m. on Independence Day. A 1999 Cessna single fixed-wing aircraft was traveling northbound on Runway 36 at Wamego Airport, when a miscommunication occurred. During an attempt to perform a short-field takeoff, the 22-year-old student pilot misheard his...
'There's a safe place to land': Topeka couple shares what gay marriage legalization means
He was only doing what his governor asked, said Tobias Schlingensiepen. It was the 2010s, and then-Gov. Sam Brownback was urging ministers and faith-based leaders to perform as many marriages as possible because the married couples would bring in money for communities and Kansas. Then, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court struck...
Kansas Cityâs oldest barbecue joint celebrates 90 years of tradition
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas Cityâs oldest barbecue restaurant celebrated 90 years of tradition with a holiday weekend rib special. On Friday, July 5, Rosedale Barbecue, the very first spot to serve barbecue in Kansas City, celebrated its 90th anniversary. It was founded on July 4, 1934. What started as a hot dog and beer stand - The Bucket Shop - turned toward barbecue after owners caught a whiff of smoke at Fatty Sharpâs Smoking Meats, just down the road.
Covington Leads All With ASCS Western Plains At Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 6, 2024) Collecting his first win of the 2024 season, and likewise first with the ASCS Western Plains Region, Oklahoma's Matt Covington got to the front fast and led flag-to-flag Saturday night at Dodge City Raceway Park. Winning in his 20th feature start of the season,...
Freedom Fest enjoys a strong run
( Photos by Maria Perez ) The headliner group Molly Hatchet and Hells Bells: #1 AC/DC Tribute performed at Freedom Fest Saturday night in downtown Junction City. Their concerts drew a good crowd as the celebration moved into day four. Nate Butler, Freedom Fest C0-Chair, said, "This is an excellent...
âHe would do anything for Emporia:â City of Emporia mourning the passing of Emporia businessman, commissioner, mayor and âstewardâ Danny Giefer
For 11 years local business owner Danny Giefer gave his knowledge and time to help better the city of Emporia as a member of the Emporia City Commission. Saturday, the City of Emporia extended its praise and love for Giefer and his commitment to Emporia and expressed its deepest sympathies to the Giefer family upon learning his passing earlier in the day. Giefer had been battling Leiomyosarcoma for the past year following a diagnosis in early 2023.
New mural brightens downtown Emporia
A few weeks ago, Emporians witnessed a new public art installation, a giant mural covering the north wall of Jackâs Lawn and Pool, located at 9th Avenue and Commercial Street. The mural was the featured art for the July Emporia First Friday Art Walk, enticing Art Walkers to take a closer look.
Woman charged in hit-and-run death of Wichita man
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 19-year-old woman has been charged in connection to the alleged hit-and-run death of a Wichita man last month. Online court records show Peyton Allart is charged with failure to stop at an accident resulting in death, transporting an open container and purchase/possess/consume liquor by a minor. The charges were filed Friday.
FAFSA problems meant fewer Kansas City seniors applied for financial aid. But itâs not too late
College classes start in just a few weeks, but itâs not too late for Kansas City-area students to apply for federal aid for the coming school year. This yearâs Free Application for Federal Student Aid was supposed to be streamlined and easier to complete. Instead, the rollout was marked by glitches and delays that complicated the process.
Agada brace and late Rodriguez strike lift Sporting to wild 3-2 win over Dallas
Willy Agadaâs first-half brace and a sensational late strike from Memo Rodriguez propelled Sporting Kansas City (5-13-5, 20 points) to a thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Dallas (6-11-5, 23 points) on Sunday night at Childrenâs Mercy Park. Agada buried a pair of headers inside 23 minutes to give...
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