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Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
Emporia State football gearing up for first season of post Braden Gleason era
When the Emporia State football team takes the field for its season opener against Washburn on Thursday, Aug. 29, it will do so with a new signal caller. But despite the turnaround at perhaps the most important position in sports, head coach Garin Higgins is confident in the guys he has in the quarterback room and feels whoever ends up winning the job will be capable of leading the Hornet offense.
What to know as temperatures return to more than 100 degrees in Salina this week
Salina and central Kansas is expected to see more extreme heat in coming days with temperatures over 100 degrees forecasted to begin Monday. According to the area forecast discussion just before noon July 16, the Wichita office of the National Weather Service said conditions at the beginning of the week will "support high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for much of the week, with the hottest daytime highs ranging from 105-110 in the middle of the week in...
Wichita-area woman dies following crash in Cowley County
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (KAKE) - A 23-year-old suburban Wichita woman has died following a crash in Cowley County this week, the local sheriff says. The accident happened at around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 77 and 242nd Road, which is north of Arkansas City. Sheriff David Falletti said Reyna Batrez was driving on 242nd Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at the highway.
Manhattan DA tells judge to reject Trump’s attempt to toss his hush money verdict after ‘immunity’ ruling
Manhattan prosecutors are urging Donald Trump’s criminal hush money judge to keep a 34-count verdict after the former president argued the case should be tossed following the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential “immunity.”. Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argue that nothing about the case...
City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard
After lots of fires and endless issues with the abandoned Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford, the city's dangerous structure specialist says it’s time to do something about it. City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard. After lots of fires and endless...
Clark to help USD No. 480 in providing public communication
The USD 480 school district now has a new face at the head of its communications department with Darin Clark. Clark replaces Tyler Parks in the role and as he tells it, communication has been part of his life for a long time. “For two years, I worked in Galveston,...
Geary County Free Fair Livestock and Project Auction Results
Here is a list of the 4-H member, animal or project sold, premium paid and the businesses paying those premiums. 1. Emmy Gfeller* 27226 Blue Line 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,500 Central National Bank. Champion Market Hog. 2. Tava Gustafson 34347 Clarks Creek 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,375 Intrust Bank.
McPherson High School Class Reunion Scavenger Hunt on Main Street August 3, 2024
McPHERSON, Kan. — All McPherson High School Alumni are invited to join the fun on Saturday, Aug. 3 for a Scavenger Hunt on Main Street for the 2024 MHS Class Reunion!. This year, the scavenger hunt includes clue sheets, punch cards and mini posters with pictures of addresses from back in the day and current day. Posted on store windows will be history of what businesses used to be there.
Arrest Made in Coffeyville Murder
A Neodesha man is arrested in a murder investigation in Coffeyville. 41-year-old Ryan J. McCullough has been taken into custody for the charge of murder in the second degree. On May 5th, McCullough was involved in an altercation with the victim, 63-year-old David L. Wintjen, who passed a few days later. After an investigation by the Coffeyville Police Department, a warrant was issued for McCullough’s arrest.
Casey’s construction to begin in October at SW 17th St., Washburn Ave. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Casey’s construction will begin in October at SW 17th St. and SW Washburn Ave. in Topeka, Kan. According to Casey’s officials, construction will start approximately in October. They are starting some work in August in preparation for their work in October so residents will start to see some action.
City of Manhattan holds Furniture Amnesty Day
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 10th annual Furniture Amnesty Day is happening today in Manhattan’s City Park. The annual event is free for all those who register. Registration for “shopping” opened at 8 a.m. on Friday. Shoppers registered for 15-minute slots from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Manhattan Area Technical College Announces Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Technology Center
Manhattan Area Technical College has scheduled the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Advanced Technology Center. The event will take place on August 29th at 4:00 PM at the new 47,000 square foot facility. The Center will enhance educational opportunities and economic growth in the region. With the capacity to double...
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