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Wichita State Softball Adds Texas Duo to 2024 Signing Class
Bredbenner Adds Two Freshmen to Signing Class at Wichita State, with Gabby Scott and Ryley Nihart joining the 2024 signing class from Texas. Gabby Scott had a senior campaign with a .393 batting average, 35 hits, and 30 RBIs. Ryley Nihart logged 55 wins and 685 strikeouts in her prep...
Tennessee man has been charged in Kansas for suspected $1 million investment fraud
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) On Friday, July 26, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Tennessee man has been indicted for an alleged $1 million investment fraud scheme. Alcides Roman, 65, from Lebanon, Tennessee, faces...
Rural Development issues REAP grants
TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis announced Friday that USDA will help farmers and small businesses expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Today, Rural Development is investing $1,789,170 in grants that will support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas.
Derby Man Fined for Practicing Law Without a License
A Derby man entered into a consent judgment with the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office for allegedly practicing law without a license. Court documents show that Andrew Wells met with a woman at his office in Goddard. The woman then hired him as legal representation in a dispute with the Social Security Administration. After the woman asked Wells to stop representing her, he refused to return documents she had given him. Investigators discovered that the Kansas Attorney Registration Office had never listed Andrew Wells as a licensed attorney in the state of Kansas.
Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
CCC Among Conference Leaders in Academic Awards
The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference released the All-Academic awards for the 2023-24 athletic year, with the Red Ravens near the top of the league. Over 1500 athletes were awarded across the 21 conference schools. To qualify, student-athletes had to finish the academic year with at least a 3.5 GPA.
TMN interns explore custom harvesting in documentary
Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network documentary, “Life On The Harvest Run,” explores the lives...
Coffeyville Begins Flushing Water Lines
The City of Coffeyville begins cleaning water lines with free chlorine residual. The City began today and will go all through August. During this period of time, residents may notice some chlorine tastes and odors in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure, and as part of their ongoing efforts to provide residents with the safest possible drinking water.
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