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Lawrence school board to consider slight property tax rate increase
Lawrence school board members on Monday will vote on a maximum mill levy for this year’s budget that would increase property taxes. The proposed mill levy is 52.252, which is a .042-mill increase over last year’s approved rate of 52.210. The increase is fairly small, but most property...
NWester: ‘Peach king’ gets sweet reception in Hays
A lot of customers know him by his first name. And while he sells a large variety of produce, many know Randy Evans as the peach guy. The “peach king” has been bringing fresh fruit and vegetables from Colorado’s Palisade Peach Shack to communities in western Kansas for several decades.
McPherson College with record freshman enrollment
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, which is the largest freshman class on record. This year’s freshman class grew 35%, with total...
KHP kept pups cool in Riley County in triple digit heat
RILEY COUNTY —In the 100+ degree heat on Sunday, service, courtesy and protection were front and center, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Trooper Ryan Davis came across a disabled vehicle on Interstate 70 in Riley County. With the extreme temperatures, he made sure the occupants—and their pups, Milo and Kenai—stayed cool in his patrol car while waiting for a tow.
Complete Washington Spirit wins big against KC Current to move to 2nd in league
It was a match-up between the second- and third-ranked NWSL teams, for which Washington Spirit, with new players joining in the summer trade window and starters coming back from the Olympics as recently as this week, had little time to prepare as a group. Despite this, they pulled together as a group to beat Kansas City Current 4-1 and move into second place spot.
Clear the Shelter Day is coming up at Lawrence Humane Society; some pets’ fees are waived now
Clear the Shelter Day, the annual effort to find furever homes for shelter animals nationwide, is coming up soon — but it’s getting an early start this year in Lawrence. Saturday, Sept. 7 will be the big day when all animals’ adoption fees are waived at the Lawrence Humane Society. But fees will also be waived for certain animals between now and Sept. 5.
KU players weigh in on the benefits of holding a practice at Arrowhead Stadium
The Kansas football program will begin its 2024 campaign later this week, as KU takes on Lindenwood in the season opener. The Jayhawks will play their two non-conference home games at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, as ongoing renovations to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium mean KU will play its home slate away from Lawrence this fall. Earlier this month, KU went out to Children's Mercy Park for a practice. The Jayhawks were able to get a feel for what it's like to play in the stadium and what a game day could be like.
2024 HS Football Previews: St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers
PITTSBURG, KS — St. Mary’s Colgan football is a program of tradition, culture, and victories. At 11-1, head coach Shawn Seematter’s Panthers went all the way to the state semifinals in 2023. Losing nine starters on both sides of the ball this season, Seematter said his program is used to adapting to change. “Your team […]
Powercat Gameday adds three new hosts to pregame show
Powercat Gameday returns for its 29th season of K-State football coverage in 2024. This season, the biggest pregame show in the Big 12 will be presented by a four host panel that includes three new hosts. For the first time in nearly a decade, Powercat Gameday will be hosted by...
Larned officials meet with energy corridor leadership team
From the Pawnee County Attorney's Office... Wednesday morning, Larned Mayor Will Nusser, Pawnee County Commissioner Bob Rein and Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett met via tele-video conference with members of the Leadership Team of the Grid Deployment Office of the Federal Department of Energy (DOE). Key DOE participants in the meeting were Dylan Reed, Senior Advisor of External Affairs, and Jeffrey Dennis, Deputy Director of Transmission. The meeting lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Nothing But Good Every Saturday
“Make it, bake it, raise it and grow it,” is the slogan Salina Downtown Inc. uses for the Farm and Art Farmers Market every Saturday. Vendors are in the heart of the farmers market season, and are happy to serve customers. Market manager, Jessica Kanudson says the local vendors are “not under a 3rd party” and most of them sell “organic and natural products.”
KU football opens as a heavy favorite in Week 1 matchup with Lindenwood
The Kansas football season opener is just days away. The Jayhawks will kick off the 2024 season on Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City as FCS program Lindenwood comes to town. The Lions recently made the jump to the Division I and FCS level. Lindenwood is coming off a 3-7 season last year. Heading into this season, the Lions were picked to finish eighth in the Preseason Big South-OVC Association Poll.
Parsons High School football preview
PARSONS, Kan. -- The Parsons Vikings enter the 2024 season coming off the most successful season under 5th year head coach Jeff Schibi. Parsons finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and went on to finish the year 9-2 after a playoff loss in the state quarterfinals round.
Seward Bounces Back with Two Wins at McCook
After a rough start on Friday to begin their 2024 season, the Seward County Lady Saints Volleyball team rallied together and came back with a vengeance on day two of the McCook Invitational with a 3-0 sweep over a top fifteen opponent in #15 Casper that was followed by a comeback victory over Laramie 3-2 with Seward County taking each of the last three sets to even out their record in Nebraska at 2-2.
Street near KU football stadium to close for construction
As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025. Contractors will close Fambrough Drive, or West 11th Street, from Missouri Street to Mississippi Street beginning Monday, Aug. 26. It’s a stretch of about a quarter-mile. The closure is for work associated with the stadium project.
Eudora football working to win first 3 steps
EUDORA, Kan. — It's as easy as one, two, three for Eudora football. "The first three steps," said Connor Watson, Cardinal quarterback. The steps that begin every play; those are what matter the most for Eudora. "Win your first three steps," Watson said. Don't get them wrong, all the...
Two iconic World War II warbirds connecting in Great Bend
Two historic, World War II-era warbirds and legends will partner at the Great Bend AirFest in September. B-29 Doc and the North American P-51 Mustang known as “Gunfighter” will join forces September 19 through 22 for ride flight experiences during the air show in Great Bend. “The connection...
‘We’ve had a long wait to get it’ Oakland pool officially opens for weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new Oakland swimming pool cut its ribbon and officially opened to the public Saturday, August 24. The pool took four years to come to life. It has has a diving board, water slide, and a lazy river. Director of Shawnee County Parks and Rec, Tim Laurent, tells 27 News he’s greatful […]
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