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Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze Verbally Commits to Pitt State University
PITTSBURG, KS — Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze announced her commitment to Pitt State University to join their women’s soccer program. Hotze has worked her way to becoming not only one of the best soccer players in Southeast Kansas, but also in the state. Hotze had a big junior year for the Lady Purple Dragons. She had […]
KU’s Mangino reacts to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame selection
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2008 Orange Bowl-winning coach, Mark Mangino, is already in KU football’s history books, but now he’ll be in those of the state of Kansas as well. Mangino is among 12 inductees selected for the 2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame class, who will be honored at the ceremony in October. The […]
Speed limit to drop on Kansas Avenue east of Riley
Drivers heading into Riley from the east will need to start hitting the brakes a bit sooner. The Riley County commission on Monday approved a request to lower the speed limit on Kansas Avenue east of Riley from 45 mph to 30 mph and place a flashing light there to alert drivers to slow down.
$500,000 Grant to Cloud County Community College
Cloud County Community College has received a $500,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation. According to the school, the award will be used for the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. The new facility, which will open in August, will provide modern access to quality education in critical need, high-demand careers in Kansas.
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
K-Nation (7/21/24) – Mark Mangino, Jacob Pullen, Frank Mason III and more
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This summer edition of K-Nation had no shortage of big names. The show begins with a breakdown of each K-Nation MLB Draft selection. Eleven total athletes heard their names called, starting with K-State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper going No. 21 overall. K-Nation also made it to the first round of TBT, ‘The […]
Out There With 12 Sports: Fairfield Polo Club
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - The sport of polo is played by just roughly 25,000 people worldwide, but the Fairfield Polo Club in Haysville, Kansas, is a hotbed for some of the best in the country. The club has been around since the 1930s and is home to some of the...
Bee Jays Recognize Host Families and Handout Awards
Saturday night at Brent Gould Foeld the Liberal Bee Jays had their host family recognition night, to say thanks to all the families who give these players a home away from home while in Liberal. The Bee Jays also handed out their annual awards. Recipients for the 2024 season were;
PHOTOS: Team Colorado puts on an entertaining show in TBT victory in Wichita
Seven former Buffs and four Team Colorado newcomers battled their way to victory against Purple Reign in Wichita on Saturday afternoon. Below are pictures from the physical contest that was ended by an Andre Roberson lay-up...
Kansas Weather Alert: Evening Thunderstorms Expected by 10 PM
Wichita, KS – Central Kansas is bracing for a series of hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms this evening, with the most significant activity expected around 10 PM. Residents can anticipate gusty winds and brief heavy rain, though severe weather is not forecasted. According to the US National Weather Service in...
Jacob’s Radar: Wildfire smoke staying just west of KC
Over 1 million acres have been burned by wildfires so far this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. There are currently 60 large fires active nationwide, with 10 new fires in the last few days. Just like the last several summers, widespread smoke from these wildfires is impacting parts of the Plains and Midwest. However, for now the smoke plume is just northwest of the Kansas City region.
It's Your Business has Deena Gage, Debra Lewis and Amy Whitmer
Hires The Kansas CASA Association board announced the hiring of Deena Gage as state director. Gage experience from her nearly 22-year career with Price Brothers Management Co. in Overland Park. Her leadership and strategic planning abilities have consistently driven performance optimization and revenue maximization. Her commitment to cultivating a collaborative and supportive work...
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
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