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K-State men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Kansas State men’s basketball has released the remainder of its non-conference slate of games for 2024-25, which features a heavy home lineup. Third-year head coach Jerome Tang and company will begin the season with a five-game homestand, K-State announced on Friday morning. The non-conference schedule includes a Big 12/ Big East road […]
It’s officially official: Denim and Diamonds signature event sells out
This time, there are no more tickets left. Newman Regional Health has no more room to add people for its Denim and Diamonds signature event Aug. 2. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton says there has been “overwhelming” interest, both before an initial sellout announcement earlier this month and after a handful of seats were made available.
Pioneer Bluffs celebrating National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday
Pioneer Bluffs has its annual Day of the Cowboy Celebration on Saturday. Activities are from 6:30-8:30 pm, including cowboy songs as performed by Jeff Davidson and Annie Wilson. There will also be an old-fashioned ice cream social with ice cream, cherry gelato and special toppings included. The Day of the...
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' opens at Granada
We are Emporia Area Community Theatre (WeAct)’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opened at the Emporia Granada Theatre Thursday evening. The musical brings the beloved “Peanuts” characters created by Charles Schulz to life. This production boasts an impressive set and costume...
Emporia Public Library nears end of Summer Reading Program with pool party Sunday
The Emporia Public Library is transitioning from summer to fall activities, but not before making a splash in the process. The library has its annual Summer Pool Party at the Jones Aquatic Center from 6:30-8 pm Sunday. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Director Pauline Stacchini reminded parents to have their children turn in their reading minutes — and not just for the pool party.
Sundays at the Site to highlight military exploits of Teddy Roosevelt, Frederick Funston during Spanish-American War
The latest Sundays at the Site presentation deals with military history. Sunday’s activities at the Red Rocks State Historic Site will feature the military exploits of Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt and General Frederick Funston as part of the Spanish-American War, as well as their friendships with longtime Emporia Gazette publisher William Allen White.
Riley County police arrest Clay Center man early Friday after vehicle ends up in cornfield
OGDEN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police say they arrested a man early Friday in connection with aggravated battery and other offenses following a crash about 4 miles southwest of Manhattan. The arrested man was identified as Tucker Lamore, 21, of Clay Center. According to Riley County Police officials, Lamore...
Leap of Faith Martial Arts organizes walkathon benefiting Corky’s Cupboard
A special walkathon is taking place Saturday. Leap of Faith Martial Arts is sponsoring The Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon on Saturday as part of Hannah Henderson’s black belt project. Activities will be from 8:30 am to noon at C of E Park. Admission will be $5 or a nonperishable...
Topeka Police ask community for help solving car theft crimes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Thursday, the TPD took to social media to ask for public assistance in solving the crimes. According to police, this year the city has seen nearly 350 vehicle thefts and vehicle theft attempts. Police say of those vehicle thefts, 72 were Kia or Hyundai vehicles. The TPD recommended Kia and Hyundai […]
Frolic 5K returns Sept. 28
BUHLER, Kan. — B-Well Frolic 5K is back again this year. There were nearly 100 runners/walkers/joggers last year from the district, in the community and even a few from out of state. The 5K again is this year on September 28th. The 5K, which will start at 8 a.m.,...
Meet the Kansas Jayhawks competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Tomorrow night is the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, where more than 6,000 athletes from around the world will be representing their country during a parade of boats on the Seine River. Among those athletes representing their countries, is a select group who will be...
US government launches appeal to take down one of the most notorious North Korean hackers around
A North Korean hacker who attacked US healthcare organizations with ransomware attacks and then used the financial returns to steal sensitive data from tech and defense companies around the world has been indicted by a grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.Rim Jong Kyok remains at large in North Korea, with the indictment standing as a demonstration that the US “will continue to deploy all the tools at our disposal to disrupt ransomware attacks, hold those responsible to account, and place victims first,” according to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.“Today’s criminal charges against one of those alleged North Korean operatives demonstrates...
18-year-old arrested in shooting that wounded 4 teens
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in a shooting that wounded four other teens in the 2300 block of E. Murdock on July 11. Sedgwick County Jail booking reports show Travon Johnson was arrested for the shooting. His charges include aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.
Kansas firefighters head west to battle raging wildfires
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters from across Kansas are heading west to help battle wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. On Thursday, the Kansas Forest Service said a team of 10 firefighters from different parts of the state, including Wichita, Olathe, Ottawa, and Edwardsville, are on their way to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry with 34 large fires, almost all of them in the central or eastern part of the state.
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