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KC area shelter pets in desperate need of foster, forever homes
MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - Nearly a dozen rescued pets in the Kansas City area are in desperate need of foster or forever homes as their time in the shelter grows longer. The Great Plains SPCA announced on Friday, Aug. 30, that it is in urgent need of foster and forever homes for nearly a dozen long-term shelter pets who desperately need a break from shelter life.
‘We’re not just loading people on a bus,’ Lawrence’s homeless solutions director says
Many questions have surfaced in the days since the city announced a new policy to prioritize Douglas County residents with homelessness services — among them, how does someone without an address prove they live here?. The City of Lawrence this week shared details of a policy that’s actually been...
Eastern Kansas high school forfeits varsity football season
OSAWATOMIE, Kan. (KAKE) - A lack of returning upperclassmen has forced an eastern Kansas high school to forfeit varsity football this season. Osawatomie High School, located south of Kansas City in Miami County, made the announcement Thursday. The district cites the lack of upperclassmen returning to the program, as well as parents and other districts expressing concern about how Osawatomie would continue a full football schedule without a varsity team.
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
Parts of Missouri Could Be Impacted By Dangerous Fog Overnight
Better safe than sorry. If you're planning to travel to or through Missouri during the overnight hours, you need to know that conditions will be right for parts of the state to be impacted by dangerous fog. Once I saw the National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri mention that...
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
No. 14 Coyotes post second place finish in season opener at USM Sunset Showdown
LEAVENWORTH – No. 14 Kansas Wesleyan Men's Cross Country posted a second place finish at the season opening Saint Mary Sunset Showdown on Friday night on the USM Cross Country course. The Coyotes scored 48 points in the meet, not far off the pace of No. 2 ranked University...
Teufel: Job situation 'a leaky bucket'
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce CEO Debra Teufel knows there have been some ups and downs with employment in the area, but she's optimistic about their efforts. "I would say we continue to fill what I would call a leaky bucket," Teufel said. "I was looking...
One person dead after drowning at Milford Lake in Geary County
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – One person is dead in Geary County after drowning at Milford Lake. According to a Facebook post from the Geary County Sheriffs office, an individual drowned at the south boat ramp of the swim beach located in the state park. They were located after being under water for 10 minutes. The […]
39th Little Balkans Days Festival continues in Southeast Kansas
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Little Balkans Days Festival continues for another day. The 39th annual Little Balkans Days Festival continued today at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg. Today 137 vendors set up all over Lincoln Park, as well as a car show and a dog show. It started on Monday...
ICT Comic Con held at Century II
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Day one of the ICT Comic Con was held at Century II in downtown Wichita on Saturday. This year’s celebrity panel featured the original Daisy Duke, Catherine Bach, actress Sybil Danning, known for her numerous roles in cult B-movies like “Battle Beyond the Stars,” and “Hercules.” Fellow Hercules star Lou Ferrigno, who also […]
8-man, Div. I: Wichita County, Hoxie ready to pounce after Lyndon’s magical season
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The stars aligned for the Lyndon football program in 2023. After a successful 8-3 showing in 2022, the Tigers picked up transfer Tannel Heckel, one of the premiere athletes in all of Kansas. His move happened to coincide with the senior seasons of all-staters Kaedin Massey, Jalen Massey, and Casten Wirth. The result was a complete domination of the 8-man, Div. I rank. The Tigers scored at least 48 points in 11 of their 13 wins and held seven opponents to one touchdown or fewer, including the previous favorite, Wichita County, 34-6 in the state championship game.
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