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Larry Lester, sports scholar, historian and author on Major League Baseball’s embrace of the Negro Leagues
Larry Lester was co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years. He developed the Museum’s business plan and was the driving force in developing its licensing program for sports apparel that generated $1.4 million during their start-up years.
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...
Just a fan in Prairie Village: Bill Hancock eager to be football fan after retiring as CFP executive director
— Bill Hancock loves college football, but it’s been a long time since he’s been able to relax on his couch and watch a weekend slate of games. Hancock retired earlier this summer as the executive director of the College Football Playoff, a role he’d served in since the CFP’s inception in 2012.
Kansas State Depth Chart - Week 1 - Defense and Special Teams
#38 - Brendan Mott - 6’5”, 244 - Sr. - Iowa City, Iowa (Iowa City West) #44 - Tobi Osunsanmi - 6’3”, 248 - Wichita, Kan (Wichita East) #52 - Ryan Davis - 6’4”, 252 - Fr. - Phoenix, Ariz (Sandra Day O’Connor)
Kan. pilot avoids injury after mechanical failure during takeoff
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas man avoided injury after a small plane mishap just before 11:30a.m. Saturday in Douglas County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Cessna 177 piloted by Kenneth V. Rieck, 75, Lawrence, was traveling down runway #15 at Lawrence Regional Airport, 1930 Airport Road. The airplane had a...
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...
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
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