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Nightingale updates USD 309 bond projects
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Superintendent Curtis Nightingale gave Hutch Post an update on their bond projects. "There's still a lot of supply chain issues," Nightingale said. "A lot of the stuff that's not completed is just because we're waiting on stuff. You know, we're waiting on aluminum for storefronts. We're waiting on glass."
Small group of nuns vex big companies
Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City. The Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have taken on the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Google – calling on companies to do everything from AI oversight to measuring pesticides. They invest in corporations that match their religious ideals, but also in some that don’t, so they can push change. As activist investing becomes politically polarized, the nuns are no strangers to making a statement. Recently they went viral for denouncing a speech from fellow Catholic Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the continent. Kelce was able to join her for some of the performances, even making a surprise appearance on stage during a show in London in July.
Ellis County seeks members for new county library board
The Ellis County Board of Commissioners are requesting citizen interest in being apart of the new Ellis County Library Board. To be eligible for the appointment, the person must live within the new taxing district of the Ellis County Library, which is anyone who lives in Ellis County, but not within the city limits of Hays or Ellis.
Former Big 12 QB Becomes Crucial NFL Back-Up
After an impressive showing in the 2024 NFL Preseason, former Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson has earned the backup quarterback job in Miami. Thompson, a 2022 seventh-round pick, beat out veteran quarterback Mike White for the job and will serve as QB2 behind Tua Tagovailoa. Thompson will serve behind Tua...
Pitt State students host successful Car’rilla Fest to raise scholarship funds
PITTSBURG, Kan. — College students hosted an event to help raise money for their organization. The Human Health Performance and Recreation Club of Pitt State held their first-ever Car’rilla Fest in the parking lot of the Student Rec Center. The HHPR Club was asked by the professor to...
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Class is set for the coming year
The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program announced the newest class members. The program was formed in 1992 and has 631 graduates from the region to date. The program dates its origins back to the 993-94 class. This new group of 26 emerging leaders will continue that legacy. Tiffany Cutting, FHRLP...
Sabetha football, new head coach looking to uphold rich tradition in 2024
SABETHA (KSNT) – With Sabetha football comes a history of success. The Blue Jays have two 3A state championships to their names in the last seven seasons, and are no strangers to making deep runs in the state tournament. The standard entering 2024 is no different, even though Sabetha will have someone new calling plays. […]
Local 7th grader gifted new trumpet in emotional exchange
Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price. Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price
Window Design & Remodeling opens new office space
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dozens came out to Window Design and Remodeling’s grand reopening Saturday morning, with many hoping to make some home improvements. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees enjoyed giveaways, several food trucks, personal tours, and event discounts. The company says it’s important to keep your...
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold.
Score an Excellent Education in Shawnee, KS
Area schools prepare students for successful futures through career exploration and hands-on learning. Education in Shawnee, KS, isn’t just about memorizing facts and figures; it’s about preparing students for their futures. With a strong emphasis on career exploration and hands-on learning, Shawnee’s public and private schools are dedicated to helping students discover their passions and achieve their career goals.
Predicting Kansas football's depth chart for season opener against Lindenwood
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s 2024 season opener is drawing closer, and that means the release of the Jayhawks’ first depth chart is near. Head coach Lance Leipold’s squad has a number of position battles that have been ongoing through fall camp. The team is looking to build off of back-to-back bowl appearances, and...
GoPowercat staff's over/under predictions for Kansas State in 2024
Kickoff to the 2024 college football season nears and final predictions are abound. The GoPowercat staff is participating in the fun too, as we asked each member to weigh in on several over/under categories for the coming year in K-State football. See which staffer you agree (or disagree) with most...
Families, KU football fans gather to kick off season
Downtown Lawrence celebrated the upcoming KU football season with a kickoff party Saturday evening. The event included performances from the Marching Jayhawks, Spirit Squad and Mikey Needleman Band, plus appearances from KU football coach Lance Leipold, Lawrence High School alum and senior running back Devin Neal, cornerback Cobee Bryant, Voice of the Jayhawks Brian Hanni and more.
New Pastor Brings Generations of Faith to the Pulpit
The new senior pastor whom my congregation, Second Presbyterian Church, will welcome to the pulpit this weekend brings with her a family legacy that may seem unusual. The Rev. Sarah Are Speed is not simply the daughter of Carol and the Rev. Tom Are, former senior pastor at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, she’s part of the seventh generation of pastors from her family.
Beef Fest culminates with heavy attendance for Saturday activities
From hamburgers to steaks and everything in between, area residents enjoyed the fruits of the grass cattle industry with the core of activities for Flint Hills Beef Fest at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Friday’s activities included the annual live stocker show, beef producers seminar, ranch feed and ranch rodeo. Those...
OIathe Police say woman killed in crash involving minivan and semi-truck
Olathe Police say a 77-year-old woman is dead following a crash between her minivan and a semi-truck on Saturday evening. In a news release, Sergeant John Moncayo said officers were called to Old 56 Highway and Lone Elm Road at approximately 6:50 p.m. “Officers arrived and observed the driver and...
6 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Sterling Lockett
Goal No. 6: SELF-DISCIPLINE. Do it right; don’t accept less. Redshirt Sophomore | 5-10 | 170 lbs. | Leawood, Kansas. Sterling Lockett (b. Oct. 8, 2003) is a shifty, smooth wide receiver from Blue Valley High School who is majoring in business administration. He redshirted and did not play in 2022.
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