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Logan Mize returns with 'Her Heartland'
Singer-songwriter Logan Mize's latest album, "Her Heartland," was released last week. The album is his sixth and is built around several singles he released over the last year. Much of the lyrical content on the LP finds Mize reflecting on the comforts of home and family, celebrating not only his...
Preview of Olympic Opening Ceremony
I was getting a haircut this afternoon and the 2024 Olympics' Opening Ceremony was on live (2:30pm in Wichita is 9:30pm in Paris). It was generally sickening. NBC will show this in prime time this evening and I wanted to give you fair warning as to what to expect. Below are three screen captures.
Renovated Sams Chapel Reopening This Fall
One of the most notable buildings on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University will reopen this fall, refurbished and remodeled. According to KWU, a fully renovated Sams Chapel will reopen Saturday, Oct. 19, as part of Homecoming 2024. The new performance space will be christened with a special concert, titled ‘Come Home,’ which will get underway at 7 p.m. and feature celebrated musical guests from KWU’s recent past. Aine Hakamatsuka ’12 and Christian McQueen ’18 are among those scheduled to perform.
‘She didn’t wanna meet me’ Travis Kelce laughed on podcast about Taylor Swift as fans celebrate unofficial anniversary
FANS are celebrating what they are calling the anniversary of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. It has been one year since Travis Kelce talked about trying to give Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet for the first time on the New Heights podcast. On Friday, fans pointed out that it...
Wichita Classic Rock Band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine
Wichita classic rock band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. A Wichita band wants to be America's Next Top Hitmaker. They're in a competition to be in Rolling Stone Magazine, win $10,000, and share the stage with music legends.
Take a peek at renovations of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Construction crews continue work on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, home of the Kansas Jayhawks' football team. The plan is for work to be completed on the west side of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025 football season.
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.
Manhattan Levee Project has cost city 23 million year-to-date
City Commissioners will hear an update, next week, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City staff regarding the ongoing Manhattan Levee Project. The first phase of the project is nearly complete, and city staff are looking for direction on how to proceed with the next phases as projected costs have increased over $15 million since the 2019 project partnership agreement.
🏈 Blue Dragons top KJCCC preseason poll for sixth straight year
WICHITA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College football team is favored to win the Jayhawk Conference, the conference announced at its Media Day on Friday at Riverfront Stadium. The Blue Dragons have now been the preseason favorite to win the title for six straight seasons. "This conference is a...
Kansas Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Released: Jayhawks Set to be Battle-tested for Big 12 Action
Expectations are through the roof for Bill Self and his Kansas Jayhawks for the 2024-2025 season. After lacking depth last season, and falling short of program expectations, coach Self loaded up with recruits and the transfer portal and has expectations sky-high again for this season. The Kansas Jayhawks posted their non-conference schedule for the season, and they are set to be battle-tested for Big 12 action following the new year.
New executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence resigns
Monique Wahba, recently named director of Family Promise of Lawrence, has resigned from her position because the role does not “align as well with (her) career goals” as she had anticipated, the organization announced Friday. Brenda Wahl, current director of operations and a staff member of FPL for...
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette both want to flip a Republican seat for Democrats in the Kansas House. The two face off in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Sandy Pickert in the general election for the seat from the 88th District in southeast Wichita. You can find your polling […] The post Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House appeared first on The Beacon.
Datebook: Christmas in July Connection Fair; Social Media Happy Hour Workshop
Christmas in July: The Connection Fair, hosted by Urban Community Connections | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kansas City | Free. Protecting and Growing Your Small- to Medium-Sized Business, hosted by SCORE | 1-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free. Women in Development Summer Social, hosted by the Kansas City Area Development...
Another Kansas kid competing for ‘best mullet’: Meet 3-year-old Kuder Kolsen
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kolsen Kuder’s mother reached out to 12 News this week when she learned her son would be facing off against another Kansas boy for the title of US Mullet Champ. The three-year-old from El Dorado is currently in 27th place out of 100 other kids...
Kansas Teachers in McPherson for STEAM Training
McPHERSON, Kan. — If you drove by the McPherson County Courthouse and the adjoining Memorial Park to the west you no doubt saw a lot of people around that area. Those people were all teachers, taking part in a STEAM training supported by the Ketcherside Family Foundation. One of...
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