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Interim RDA President encourages economic development entities to take results of recent eco-devo review ‘for what it’s worth’
Interviews are complete and the results of a recent review of Emporia’s economic development efforts is expected possibly sometime next month. That was the report delivered by Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Interim President Jim Witt during the RDA board’s monthly meeting Friday morning. Witt tells KVOE News Vision First, the agency hired to conduct an economic study by the city of Emporia earlier this year, concluded its series of in-person and online interviews with all economic development-related entities in Emporia last month.
Celebrate World Orangutan Day at the Topeka Zoo
The Topeka Zoo is excited to announce its participation in World Orangutan Day on Saturday, August 17th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This global event is dedicated to raising awareness about orangutan conservation and celebrating these incredible creatures worldwide. Orangutans, one of the most iconic and critically endangered species...
Get Down in T-Town brings a celebration of culture and diversity to downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It was a day filled with activities for all ages to enjoy, but Get Down in T-Town holds a much deeper meaning–created by Topeka United to celebrate the diversity Topeka beholds. The itinerary included a kids’ concert, activities with Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, and promotions...
Stormont Vail Health Welcomes George Evans, M.D., to the Family Medicine Team
Stormont Vail Health is proud to welcome Dr. George Evans, a board- certified family medicine physician with over 25 years of experience, to the Family Medicine team. Dr. Evan's extensive family medicine background and expertise in treating chronic diabetes, coronary artery disease, and chronic high blood pressure will greatly enhance the services provided at the Cotton O'Neil North Clinic, 4505 N.W. Fielding Rd., Topeka.
Manhattan Faces Army in Thrilling Divisional Showdown
Manhattan's women's soccer team is set to face Army on August 18 after a narrow 2-1 defeat against Fordham in their season opener. Despite trailing at halftime, Manhattan fought back, scoring in the final minute. Sophomore goalkeeper Molly Brunk had a standout performance, contributing four saves, while freshman Lily Bandel made her debut in the starting lineup. The game also marks a significant moment for Amaya Hill, who returns to play near her family's home at West Point, where her father is a military graduate.
17th ranked Barton Women's Soccer tabbed 4th in KJCCC preseason poll
The 17th ranked Barton Community College women's soccer team has been tabbed to finish fourth in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division I women's soccer preseason order of finish as voted on by the league coaches. Outperforming their runner-up prediction a season ago, the Cougars clinched their second straight...
Kansas football debuts all-red uniforms ahead of games at Arrowhead Stadium
In honor of Kansas playing the majority of its home games at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, the team has unveiled an all-new, all-red uniform for the upcoming season. 🚨 RED ALERT 🚨 pic.twitter.com/R0Zoo5gGQw— Kansas Football (@KU_Football) August 15, 2024 ...
Silver Lake boil water advisory rescinded: KDHE
Update: The KDHE rescinded the boil water advisory for Silver Lake on Monday, Aug. 20. A loss of pressure caused by a valve failure was found to be the cause of the issue. Laboratory testing of water samples show there is no evidence of bacteriological contamination. SILVER LAKE (KSNT) – A boil water advisory is […]
Jacob Parrish swiftly developing into lockdown corner for Wildcats
MANHATTAN, Kan. — After tying for third in the Big 12 with four interceptions last year, the Kansas State cornerback is approaching his junior season with more confidence and hunger. Jacob Parrish wants to build off his breakout campaign from 2023, and he’s taking the necessary steps to become...
3rd Annual Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion benefit
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. (KOAM) - Today, the 3rd annual Baxter Springs Jeep Invasion is continuing its tradition of raising funds for the Project Tribute Foundation at the Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs, Kansas, Aug 17th, 2024 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Spartan Boxing sending five to Topeka Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing is in Topeka for competition Saturday. Five Spartan Boxers will take to the ring including multi-time Golden Gloves National qualifier Junior Robles (145 lbs). This will be the 19th bout of Robles’ career. Undefeated heavyweight Darin Neal will aim to extend his record to 6-0. 13-year-old...
Wichita schools and Sedgwick County host no-cost vaccine clinic
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Public Schools and the Sedgwick County Health Department have partnered again to offer free vaccine clinics. One was held Saturday inside the Alvin E. Morris building at Lincoln and Edgemoor. Kimber Kasitz, Director of Health Services, Homebound and Section 504 for USD 259, says the clinics are open to all […]
Ortuño housing addition breaks ground
There has been much going on in the way of housing throughout the Liberal community and recently, one of those projects had its official groundbreaking. Wednesday morning, City of Liberal leaders and others involved in the Ortuño Addition project gathered to officially break ground on the project. “This marks...
Duerson to take local values to national level with Teen Reach
A native of Southwest Kansas, Chayli Duerson has worked in many different capacities over the years, including as the donor relations director for the Meade-based Christian radio station KJIL. Duerson has likewise worked as the area coordinator for the Operation Christmas Child holiday shoebox drive, and until recently, she was...
Midwest Dream Car Collection hosts First Responders Day
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Midwest Dream Car Collection showed appreciation to local first responders by hosting a First Responders Day on Saturday. The event was held from 10 A.M-noon and featured emergency vehicles, equipment, and first responders from the Manhattan and Riley County police, fire, and EMS departments. Manhattan...
Life of Fitz: Jareem Dowling in Manhattan, Kansas
Jareem Dowling is entering his third season at Kansas State after being the first announced member of head coach Jerome Tang's inaugural coaching staff on March 29, 2022. Dowling was part of a coaching staff that helped reenergize a K-State program in 2022-23, guiding the Wildcats to their third-highest win total (26) and a thrilling run to the Elite Eight despite being picked last in the Big 12 preseason poll after three consecutive losing seasons. The 26 wins are the third-most in school history, trailing the school-record 29 in 2009-10, the 27 in 2012-13, and just the eighth 25-win campaign. An assistant coach with 17 years of experience as well as 12 years of international head coaching experience, Dowling came to K-State after spending six seasons (2016-22) on staff with current Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland at both Arkansas State (2016-17) and North Texas (2017-22). In addition to his time with the Red Wolves and Mean Green, he has also been an assistant at the NJCAA level at Cecil College in Maryland (2005-08), the Division II level at Slippery Rock (2008-11) as well as Morehead State (2011-12) and Southern Miss (2012-15). Dowling also has extensive international experience having served as the head coach for the U.S. Virgin Islands Junior National Team and as an assistant coach on the Senior National Team since 2007. A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dowling moved to Wilmington, Delaware, during high school. Dowling earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from UMES in 2005, while he added a master's degree in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania in 2011. Dowling and his wife, Cierra, have a daughter, Laiya.
This week in Kansas State tweets | 08.19.24
These were the best tweets about the Wildcats last week. Classes are underway on the Kansas State campus, making this review of last week's tweets the final summer break edition because now it's time to move on to football season. These are the Kansas State athletics tweets of the week....
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