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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...
Liberty North football triumphs in thriller over Blue Springs South for season-opening win
LIBERTY — Bleu Renfrow stepped up to the 12-yard line Friday, Aug. 30, and looked through the uprights on the north end of the Crossley Family Activity Complex. Here he was — with cheers from the home fans behind and a chance to win the season opener for the reigning Class 6 state champions over Blue Springs South after being down by eight points with over 4 minutes left to play.
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.
Fitness company Bodybar Pilates opening new Lenexa studio
A fitness company offering a “balanced, athletic, and real” workout experience is expanding its Johnson County presence. Texas-based fitness company Bodybar Pilates plans to open a new studio soon in Lenexa. Bodybar Pilates will be at 12825 W. 87th St. Parkway. The studio will occupy a space at...
Olathe warehouse project spurs bigger question: What are incentives for?
In Olathe, philosophical discussions about the city’s use of economic development tools have continued as some city councilmembers express discomfort in giving incentives to projects that don’t offer high wages or have fallen short in their eyes in other ways. Last week, the Olathe City Council voted 5-2...
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.
Packers Quickly Poach Recent Draft Pick From the Chiefs
The 2024 NFL regular season is just a week away. After months of news, speculation, and transactions, the pads are finally coming on. The Green Bay Packers open up the season on Sept. 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. That won't be an easy first contest of the season but the Packers will be ready for this collision.
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.
Jayhawks Dominate Season Opener: Men’s and Women’s Teams Secure Team Titles
In their season opener, the Kansas men's cross country team reclaimed the 6K team title for a second-consecutive year, led by standout performances from juniors Tanner Talley and Quenton Walion, who both secured top-three finishes. Talley set a personal best with a time of 18:33.52, shaving nearly 8 seconds off...
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...
Kansas Hosts Gonzaga at Rock Chalk Park Sunday
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will play their second consecutive match at Rock Chalk Park on Sunday, squaring off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets for the match by clicking here.
Kansas State football vs UT-Martin recap: Wildcats roll, 41-6 in season opener
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football got off to a sluggish start, but gained momentum in the second half Saturday night to open its 2024 season with a 41-6 blowout victory over Tennessee-Martin at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Much like the Wildcat offense, sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson had some early issues, including the first interception of his career in the second quarter that led to a UTM field goal. But he came back to complete 14 of 21...
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