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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: National Tour Returns to Kansas for Lakeside, 81 Doubleheader
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour roars back from a three-week hiatus for the second doubleheader weekend of the year in Kansas. First up is a stop at Lakeside Speedway for the 11th time in Series history on Friday, July 19 in Kansas City. From there, competitors will make the three-hour drive to 81 Speedway near Wichita and go to battle on Saturday, July 20.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1727 – Soybean Pests Right Now…Risk and Profit
00:01:05 – Scouting and Managing Soybean Pests: K-State crop entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, begins today’s show with an update on the pests that growers could be seeing in their soybean fields. He describes the bean leaf beetle, painted lady and blister beetle. 00:12:05 – Risk and Profit Conference and...
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
Michael Ogle, a Topeka Republican seeking the 2nd District nomination for U.S. House, issued a marriage proposal at conclusion of his closing remarks during a televised WIBW candidate forum. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from WIBW broadcast)
Kansas families have less than 30 days to enjoy free Sunflower Summer attractions
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, Kansas families have less than a month to take advantage of the 2024 Sunflower Summer program. Designed for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program provides complimentary access to over 220 tourism attractions across the state. The 2024 Sunflower Summer season will run through August 11.
Drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a potentially unconstitutional budget provision forbidding pharmaceutical manufacturers from inhibiting the sale of discounted medications to pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens under contract with hospitals or clinics. Two drugmakers have challenged a proviso tucked into Senate Bill 28...
Nearly 700 schools across US could be under Title IX injunction
A federal injunction on the Biden administration’s Title IX overhaul may soon extend far beyond the four states involved in an initial lawsuit, and nearly 700 schools across 48 states will likely be affected by the order. Earlier this month, a federal judge in Kansas blocked the implementation of the new Title IX rules written […]
Looking at Kansas’ history at the Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Which state has the most Olympic gold medals? 27 News took a look at Olympic history and its ties to Kansas by creating a list of notable Olympians from the Sunflower State. This list includes Summer and Winter Olympics since 1924, and is based on the athlete’s birthplace. Kansas Olympic quick facts […]
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
Kennel Cough outbreak halts dog adoptions/intakes at Salina Animal Shelter
The Salina Animal Shelter is currently experiencing a round of kennel cough in our facility. According to a post made on social media by the shelter, a stray dog was brought into the facility before the holiday weekend. This dog may have been the cause of the outbreak. The Shelter...
Newly ordained pastor enjoys learning and serving others
Frank Johnson is what many call a lifelong learner. “I’m a student. I like to always be learning,” said Johnson. The Hillsboro man, who has been the Executive Vice President of Academics and Compliance at Tabor College where he has worked for 14 years, will now be adding the role of pastor to his list of things he has learned.
Meet our rural family medicine residents
Second-year rural family medicine residents Dr. Ashlyn Fisher and Dr. Emily Roseberry have begun their rural training in Pittsburg. The rural family medicine residency at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is a collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) in Kansas City, Kansas, and CHC/SEK. Through the residency, residents learn and train in different environments that offer the best of two worlds: urban and rural.
Law enforcement in Harper, Pratt County mourns death of K9 Officer ‘Bruce’
PRATT, Kan. (KWCH) - A K9 with the Harper Police Department and the Pratt Special Response Team (SRT) SWAT Team died Tuesday night due to a medical emergency, the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a Facebook post. The sheriff’s office said K9 Officer Bruce “was a valued team...
Arkansas man killed early Thursday in single-vehicle Coffeyville crash
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at 704 N. Buckeye Street in Coffeyville. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Avalon was eastbound on...
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