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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (August 28, 2024)
We're joined by Fort Hays State women's soccer coach Tyson John, volleyball coach Jessica Wood-Atkins and football coach Chris Brown. Tiger Talk takes place Wednesday's at 12:15 p.m. at the Robbins Center on the Fort Hays State University campus.
Wichita woman dies after septic complications, family wants answers
Wichita woman dies after septic complications, family wants answers. Deborah and Norman Bush are recounting the moments last November, when their daughter, Stephanie, learned she was in septic shock after a routine gallbladder procedure. Stephanie passed away from an infection on August 21st.
‘Non-resident homeless’ people will be sent to their ‘place of origin’ under Lawrence policy
The City of Lawrence released new details Tuesday about its policy to serve primarily people who are from Douglas County with homelessness resources, and to send others elsewhere. Under the policy, the city provides “non-resident homeless individuals” with short-term assistance and helps them return to their “place of origin,” according...
Construction starting on downtown Great Bend lofts
The iconic Zarah Hotel building in downtown Great Bend is poised for a transformation as the “Lofts at the Zarah” project has now started construction work. This $6.25 million endeavor promises to breathe new life into the heart of the city and serve as a spark for even more downtown revitalization.
Emporia Chamber cuts red ribbon on Little Lyons Childcare
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the community to Little Lyons Childcare Tuesday evening with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. The childcare center, located in the former Maynard Early Childhood Center at 19 Constitution St., hopes to address critical childcare needs in the Emporia area. "Today...
Free Topeka Zoo admission and more on Labor Day weekend
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect you cannot buy books from the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s Bookmobile. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo will have free admission for a special event as part of the Gage Park Founders Fest this weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Topeka Zoo will be […]
Here are 15 football players to watch at Kansas City area high schools this season
High school football kicks off this week for Missouri teams, with Kansas schools following suit next week. Kansas City area coaches nominated these players to keep your eye on this season.
Teufel: 'We want to see that blighted building gone'
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel talked to Hutch Post about the vision for the Atrium Hotel property. "We have been anxious to see more development along the K-61 corridor and a repurposing of the former Atrium site for a very long time going on five years," Teufel said. "You know when Joshua Joseph came to the podium at City Council recently, he talked about and rehashed some of that history, but the reality is you know he had an opportunity to come to the city several years ago when they issued an RFP for new hotel development. He had a concept then, but the concept was to build a new Holiday Inn out on the frontage and not really deal with the blight that exists in the existing building. That was really why that project wasn't selected by the city at the time. It was it was just too little of a plan to to take care of the blight. What we want to see is that blighted building gone."
Ellis USD 388 suspends implementation of random drug testing policy
The Ellis USD 388 school board voted during a special meeting on Aug. 16 to suspend implementation of a new random drug testing policy. The policy was included in the 2024-25 school handbook and was set to take effect this fall. It would have required random drug testing of students participating in Kansas State High School Activities Association activities by an outside firm.
Olathe police identify 77-year-old woman killed in crash over weekend
Police identified a woman killed in a crash Saturday evening in Olathe. Judith E. Smith, 77, of Gardner, died from injuries suffered in the crash near east Old 56 Highway and South Lone Elm Road.
Washburn to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host its second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet next month. The banquet will be at the Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union, on the Washburn University campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 12. The community can...
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group. The $1 million bequest from Frederic Messenger (Bill) Wallingford, Jr., the son of Josephine Wood Wallingford, will be placed in an investment fund to provide for educational outreach programs, aviation awareness programs, and support programs at the organization’s two museums: The 99s Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma City, and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas, according to 99s officials.
Atchison, Kansas woman charged with murder in chase that killed 1-year-old
ATCHISON, Kan. — A Kansas woman has been charged with multiple offenses, including murder, after a 1-year-old child was killed during a police pursuit. Maria Papalas, 28, faces charges of first-degree murder, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and other offenses following the child's death. According to...
Stormont Vail Hospital announces addition of emergency department physician
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new emergency room physician is joining the staff at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, officials announced Wednesday. Bridget Upton, D.O., will be joining the emergency department at Stormont Vail Hospital, located at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave. in the capital city. Stormont Vail Health officials said...
Garden City looking to take 6A by storm under new head coach
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (KWCH) - Coming off of an up-and-down season that ended with a first-round playoff loss, the Garden City High School football team is looking to take Class 6A by storm under near head coach, Brian Hill. In 2023, the Buffaloes beat league foe Hays who went on...
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