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Young artists of Van Go unveil unique benches created for their clients
Twenty-one unique benches created by young Lawrence artists are on their way out into the world following the unveiling Friday at Van Go. Each year, Van Go Summer JAMS apprentice artists are each paired with a client — a local business, individual or organization. Van Go Executive Director Lori...
Gennetten Attains Victory POWRi at Lakeside Speedway
KANSAS CITY, KS (July 26, 2024) — Ayrton Gennetten would use precision and precise timing to snatch victory with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint in the Sunflower State Showcase presented by Start2Finish TV to notch his fifth league victory in an outstanding feature event at Lakeside Speedway in the caution free feature event.
Hot Rod Bikes at Ledsled
Not every hot rod has a motor humming under the hood. Just ask Perry Grico from North Platte, Nebraska who brought a truckload of vintage bicycles to his first KKOA Ledsled Spectaular in Salina. “I brought down some old Schwinn bicycles going back to the 1930’s and 40’s,” he said.
College football season is just weeks away, but until the first ball is kicked off in late August — in Kansas’ case, at Children’s Mercy Park against Lindenwood — it’s still what coaches and media members alike know as “talking season.”
The term, often associated with former college coach Steve Spurrier, defines the period of time in which soundbites and speculation take the place of actual on-field action. Big 12 talking season reached its apex at media days in Las Vegas two weeks back. Before players are back on the field...
Kansas City 6, Chicago Cubs 0
Kansas CityABRHBIBBSOAvg. a-singled for Mastrobuoni in the 8th. LOB_Chicago 5, Kansas City 5. 2B_Suzuki (16). HR_Perez (19), off Hendricks. RBIs_Frazier 2 (15), Pasquantino (67), Perez 3 (70). SB_Isbel (7). Runners left in scoring position_Chicago 2 (Tauchman, Happ); Kansas City 1 (Hampson). RISP_Chicago 0 for 7; Kansas City 3 for 4.
Great Jungle Journey Family Camp Inaugural Week
Last week at The Great Jungle Journey Family Church Camp, great things were happening as the kids drew near to Jesus and grew in the excitement of who God is. Set in the hidden paradise beside the water at the cabin and land Ralph Carlson generously offered for the church camp, seventeen kids plus adults dug into the Bible, learned about the awesome power of God, experienced Jesus’s love in His sacrifice for them, and grew in worship and prayer together.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Weekly Newsletter. Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour. Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm. Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under.
KU Baseball's Dutton, Easley ink professional deals
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas right-handed pitchers Reese Dutton and J’Briell Easley are the latest Jayhawks to go pro. The two have both signed free agent contracts, Dutton agreeing to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, and Easley signing with the Texas Rangers. Dutton was the Friday night starter...
The consequences of ignoring heat related illnesses for student athletes
OVERLAND PARK, KS - (KCTV) Training for fall sports is tough, but the coming heat wave makes it tougher. No matter how fit you are, doctors are warning parents and athletes now about the danger of outdoor practices. In summer training there may not be other teams to play against...
Judge issues temporary order blocking enforcement of a Kansas campaign finance law
TOPEKA — A federal judge granted an Overland Park nonprofit organization’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission from enforcing a campaign finance law until a trial on constitutionality of the state’s definition of a political action committee. U.S. District Court Judge...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Isolated storms hang around as temps rise today
A few isolated showers will linger in the area this morning. A few brief heavy downpours and isolated gusts over 50 mph will be possible, but severe weather is not likely this morning. Temperatures will be on the increase today, bumping into the upper 90s and low 100s with a...
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