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KU football aiming for sellouts in four games at Arrowhead Stadium
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The start of college football is just about a month away, and the 2024 season will look very different for KU football. With the Gateway District construction not slated to end until August of 2025, the Jayhawks will play all six of their home games in Kansas City this year.
Beatty Family Adds Substantial Gift for Gateway District to Legacy of KU Support
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Beatty family has been linked with the University of Kansas and KU Athletics for seven generations and 130 years — almost as long as KU has had a football program. Obtaining a KU education and cheering on KU Athletics teams are family traditions — as are a passion for serving others and giving back.
Bluejay Volleyball Releases Loaded 2024 Schedule
HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – First year Head Volleyball Coach at Tabor College, Adam Brewster has released the 2024 Bluejay Volleyball schedule. Brewster has lined up an exciting slate of matches for the coming season, setting up plenty of tests for his maiden voyage. The Bluejays will open their season...
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
Hospitals give medical students a taste of rural Kansas hoping they'll eventually work there
Western Kansas hospitals are often understaffed. But a Wichita medical school has teamed up with hospitals to give medical students the opportunity to experience health care in rural areas. DODGE CITY, Kansas— Footsteps and excited chatter of medical students from the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine fill the CommonSpirit hospital...
Big 12 Insiders: Studying the future of the ACC from the ACC perspective
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald sits in for Big B and is joined by JJ Kitchen of Talking College Football with JJ Kitchen to get the ACC perspective on the turmoil within the conference and if it will lead to schools leaving.
Manhattan teen arrested for aggravated assault and robbery with a deadly weapon
A Manhattan teen is behind bars following a Wednesday morning arrest. 18-year-old Laynie Marie Perez was arrested at the Hilton Garden Inn around 9 a.m. and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated robbery; with both including the use of a deadly weapon. The apprehension stems from an incident that occurred...
Kansas State football's offense will rely heavily on these key returning players in 2024
In many ways, Kansas State football's offense last year was typical in that it was ruthlessly efficient, if not explosive. The Wildcats were fourth in the Big 12 in scoring with 34.8 points per game and sixth in total offense with a 445-yard average, but where they stood out was in the red...
K-State WBB Receives Special Mention on WBCA Academic Honor Roll
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State University Athletics) – K-State women’s basketball was successful in the classroom as well as the court during the 2023-24 season, as the Wildcats received Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Honor Roll Special Mention for its team grade point average last season. K-State was one of nine Big 12 programs to be included on the WBCA Academic Honor Roll.
Riley County police arrest Clay Center man early Friday after vehicle ends up in cornfield
OGDEN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police say they arrested a man early Friday in connection with aggravated battery and other offenses following a crash about 4 miles southwest of Manhattan. The arrested man was identified as Tucker Lamore, 21, of Clay Center. According to Riley County Police officials, Lamore...
Weekend rain chance, high heat next week
It is going to be another hot day as we head into the weekend. After a quiet, calm, and clear morning, afternoon highs will return to the 90s. There will be a couple of spots that get close to the century mark. High pressure has been blocking any moisture from...
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
Geary Community Healthcare Foundation Fall Classic set for Sept. 20
The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation is hosting its 24th annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament. The GCHF golf tournament will be on Friday, September 20, at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. To participate, each player must be over 21 years of age. For a single player, registration is $110. For a team...
Wamego arrest warrant scam tells victims to pay in Bitcoin
WAMEGO (KSNT) – The Wamego Police Department (WPD) took to social media to warn of a scam circulating the area claiming to be an arrest warrant for potential victims. On Thursday, July 25 the WPD shared that a victim received a call telling him there was a warrant for his arrest. The victim was sent […]
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