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KMAland Missouri Week 1 (8/30): Simmons leads East Atchison past King City, lands KMA hardware
(KMAland) -- Blake Simmons earned some KMA hardware in an East Atchison win, Platte Valley won a state-rated battle of top four teams and Rock Port, Nodaway Valley, Stanberry, South Holt and Albany were other KMAland Missouri winners in Week 1. Check out the full Week 1 rundown from KMAland...
Lord’s Two Goals Leads Spires to 3-1 Win Over Graceland University
LEAVENWORTH, KAN- The University of Saint Mary women’s soccer team secured the win 3-1 over the Graceland University Yellowjackets. Rebecca Lord scored the first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Sadie Dipman soon after Graceland’s Florencia Campondinco scored to keep the game close. Josie Hallier...
Mission apartments on burned-out bowling alley site now leasing with more in the works
Phase one of a downtown Mission apartment project is effectively completed, and developers’ and the city’s attention is now turning to the next phase. Sunflower Development Group’s Lanes at Mission Bowl, a 176-unit apartment complex on the site of a burned-out bowling alley, is moving in tenants this month.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
USD 428 chooses Freedom Claims as new TPA after BMI closure
The sudden closure of Benefit Management Inc. (BMI) in Great Bend on Aug. 8 put several area businesses in a bind. The Great Bend school district was one of the large employers that used BMI as a third-party administrator (TPA) of its insurance plan. During Wednesday's USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon at Riley Elementary School, Assistant Superintendent John Popp announced the district has hired Freedom Claims Management as its new TPA.
Topeka’s CIVIC brings community together to fight violence
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group in Topeka hopes to combat the epidemic of violence that challenges our community. CIVIC, or the Community Inspired Violence Intervention Coalition, is a community-based collective, addressing the systems causing homicides and gun violence in Shawnee County. This team of organizations and community members formed after a record-breaking year of violence in 2023.
Class of 2024 Wildcats inducted to the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame
MANHATTAN (KSNT)- Kansas State athletics’ celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame class. This year there are ten members including Jacob Pullen, Kevin Lockett, Carl and Mary Ice and Deb Patterson. Being back in Manhattan can feel nostalgic and joyful for all, even for people with a spot in the Hall of Fame. Jacob Pullen played […]
Topeka’s First Primary Healthcare Center Officially Open
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Oak Street Health, a CVS affiliate based out of Kansas City, opened their doors today at 4109 SW 10th Ave. The clinic specializes in serving residents ages 65+. Oak Street Health offers primary care services, along with a suite of behavioral health support and educational resources...
Chiefs flags for sale next week to support Ronald McDonald House
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)—Chiefs fans, it’s almost time to get your limited-edition flags and support a great cause!. On Red Wednesday, Sept. 4, Chiefs Back-to-Back Super Bowl Champions flags will be available for Topekans. The purchased flags benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas. The flags can...
Getting around campus: Which apps to use now My Bus Lawrence is discontinued
A new bus app will be used this school year after the University of Kansas announced last December that My Bus Lawrence would no longer be used. The University's transition from My Bus Lawrence to the Transit app was due to the fact that the transit coordinators were informed by DoubleMap Bus Tracker that the platform was going to be discontinued as of December 2023.
Dodge City rallies by TJC
After multiple weather delays, Dodge City rallied for a 20-17 win over the Tyler Junior College Apaches in football game that began on Thursday and concluded at 1:14 a.m. Friday in Dodge City, Kansas. The Apaches led 17-7 in the second quarter before the first delay after the game started...
No. 13 Kansas Sweeps South Carolina in Season Opener
DURHAM, N.C. - Kansas Volleyball kicked off their 2024 campaign by sweeping the South Carolina Gamecocks Friday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium as a part of the Duke Tournament. Senior Caroline Bien led the Jayhawks with 12 kills and senior setter Camryn Turner finished the match with 27 assists. "I...
LMH Health Fair to offer free and reduced-price medical screenings
LMH Health’s annual Health Fair will give folks a chance to catch up on routine health screenings, get a flu shot and learn from community organizations. The event is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at the LMH main campus, 325 Maine St. “Teams from LMH...
Ravens Roll in Shortened Opener
The Red Ravens impressed on the football field before the season opener ended early due to weather. Coffeyville defeated Kansas Wesleyan JV 35-0 in an abbreviated 2024 debut. CCC looked the part, scoring touchdowns on five of six offensive drives, and holding the Coyotes offense scoreless. Running back Steven Robinson...
🎥 WATCH: 1861 Club will be ready for Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — James Fisher with the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is sure the venue is going to be ready to go for Friday's start of the Kansas State Fair. "On any building project, there's always those last few details," Fisher said. "Especially when you're not only building a building, but starting a business, it's all of those last minute details that can't be done until the last minute that we're doing right now."
RCPD to implement increased safety measures in Aggieville
Starting tonight, RCPD will restrict traffic in certain areas of Aggieville from 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM, and will be limited to Friday and Saturday nights. The affected streets are 12th Street (North from Laramie and South from the alley between Moro and Bluemont), and Moro Street (Manhattan Ave east through 11th Street.)
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