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Former K-State Guard Jacob Pullen Helps Purple Reign Beat Mass Street Wheat State Summer Showdown
In a tune-up before the start of the $1 million The Basketball Tournament, Purple Reign beat Mass Street in another extension of the K-State-KU basketball rivalry.
Clay Center City Council Talk Construction, Budgets, More in Regular Meeting
The Clay Center City Council met on the evening of July 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting. According to the Unofficial Minutes report:. Mayor Jimmy Thatcher said the recent street projects are looking very good. He also gave his compliments to the Clay Center Aquatic Park staff. City Attorney Dusty...
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $62.6 Million Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program grant to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City, Kansas, as announced by Governor Laura Kelly. The 18th Street Bridge, a key link on U.S. 69...
Burglary call turned standoff leads to peaceful arrest near Prospect Ave.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A burglary call turned into a nearly 3-hour standoff near Kansas City’s Prospect Avenue before a peaceful resolution led to an arrest. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, emergency crews were called to the area of Prospect and Victor St., across the street from Metropolitan AME Zion Church, with reports of a burglary.
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Missouri woman freed from prison after serving 43 years for a murder she did not commit
Sandra “Sandy” Hemme’s prison term marks the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, according to information from the National Registry of Exonerations.
Kansas City woman convicted for supplying deadly drugs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Johnson County jury convicted a metro woman in connection with the death of another woman. Jurors found Trina Lynne Golden guilty of distribution of drugs causing death and two other related counts. Prosecutors said Golden provided Madelyn Miller drugs. The 19-year-old died of an...
Meetings on zoning and solar in Arlington and Pretty Prairie next week
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday, July 22nd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Arlington City Hall and Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Pretty Prairie City Office. The discussion is to find out...
RECAP: US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup wraps up 2024 event in Kansas
Wichita, Kan. – After a thrilling week of action, 14 teams claimed US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup titles at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan. More than 4,500 spectators were on hand in the Sunflower State to take in the last moments of this year’s Presidents Cup, with multiple thrilling final matches providing a fitting ending to a campaign that started last fall.
Live On Mass outdoor concert to return, featuring Split Lip Rayfield
Live on Mass is returning to downtown Lawrence in August, featuring the recently reunited Split Lip Rayfield, “with special guests TBA.”. The Kansas Hall of Famers recently headlined the Kaw River Roots Festival, which is also presenting the upcoming outdoor show. “From the blood-red heart of Kansas, Split Lip...
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting for new Early Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting today for its new Early Learning Center. The new center will serve kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old. This adds to the other 13 locations across Manhattan and Wamego, which serve elementary to 18-year-olds. There are 9 classrooms and the club is licensed for 156 kids who will participate in fun activities to prepare them for school. Club members said this facility is crucial to the region.
Truck Accident in Coffeyville (Active Investigation)
A one vehicle accident occurs in a Coffeyville neighborhood late this morning. Eyewitnesses say the driver of the one-ton pickup took out several mailboxes on the east side of Willow, before hitting a tree and ending up in a yard in the 400 block of Willow. Police and wrecker crews...
Walker Hayes cancels Kansas City concert 3 days before show
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Thousands of country music fans will have to make other “Fancy Like” plans on Saturday night. Azura Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs announced the Walker Hayes concert scheduled for July 20, is canceled. A post on the venue’s website said the performance was canceled...
Overland Park’s CityPlace project to get more incentives as costs go up
Part of the CityPlace mixed-use development in Overland Park will get more economic incentives than initially anticipated. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0 to adopt a resolution of intent to issue up to $6.8 million more in revenue bonds for the fourth phase of the CityPlace Corporate Centre project.
Seneca requiring contractors obtain a license
(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council approved an ordinance when they met Wednesday evening requiring the licensing of contractors performing work in the city. The ordinance was approved on a 4-0 vote. Council members Ray Shinn and Kris Enneking were not present at the meeting. Contractors will be required to obtain a...
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