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Homegrown Celebration a sticky, juicy hit
As has been the case now for nearly two decades, the Homegrown Celebration really brought the juice. Families enjoyed the atmosphere surrounding the annual Homegrown Celebration at the Farmers Market parking lot. Kids enjoyed the watermelon contests, whether for seed spitting, fruit rolling or slice eating. ESB Financial has sponsored the watermelon contests for 19 years, and spokesperson Kandace Wakeman says it was a treat to watch the kids.
Residents work to clean up Grant Avenue
( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald ) Grant Avenue clean up was the focus of efforts for local residents on Saturday in Junction City. The coordinator Phyllis Fitzgerald said city and county leaders, other community members, Parks and Recreation staff, plus some Fort Riley Soldiers, and friends from Manhattan all participated in the effort.
Kaw Valley Rodeo is one highlight at Riley County Fair time
The three-night run of the Kaw Valley Rodeo is always one of the staple attractions in conjunction with the Riley County Fair. Fans could watch events ranging from saddle bronc riding and bull riding to steer roping. Team Roping and Barrel Racing were other Rodeo events. The Rodeo continues Saturday...
Emporia Pavilions welcoming new businesses, signaling local retail growth
The Emporia Pavilions are on the verge of welcoming new businesses, signaling significant growth for the local retail scene. Special Projects Coordinator and interim RDA Director Jim Witt confirmed that Five Below is on track for a late August opening. Old Navy and Ulta will be joining them later this year.
Seniors help seniors as companion program celebrates 50 years
Betty Cadoret of Stockton has been a volunteer in the Senior Companion Program for 28 years. Cadoret, 91, joined the program shortly before her husband died. "I have lovely companions," she said at a recent banquet celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program. Cadoret, who still drives, visits with her...
Emporia Area Retired School Personnel Activities
As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 8, Kansas State
Kansas State returns only one player of any consequence from last year's team, but the overall talent will probably better. Can Jerome Tang mold all the new players--including eight transfers--into one of the better teams in the Big XII, though?. In his first season in Manhattan, Tang took the Wildcats...
Candidate Meet and Greet on Tuesday
A Seward County Candidate Meet and Greet has been scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Liberal Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 4 Rock Island Road Depot. The event is sponsored by the Liberal Area Coalition for Families. All candidates running in the primary, even those in unopposed races, have been invited. Sample ballots will be available at the meeting.
C of E Park the site of two Leap of Faith-based fundraisers Saturday
Local and area residents did some walking for a worthy cause Saturday — and they took pictures with pets for another. Leap of Faith Martial Arts student Hannah Henderson organized the Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon to generate funds and food for Emporia State University’s on-campus food pantry. She tells KVOE News her transfer from Emporia State to Iowa State opened her eyes to how much food is needed to be comfortable and how little food money can buy. She says martial arts has taught her to be more confident and more community-engaged.
Brigade win game one of the Cowdin Cup championship series
The Junction City brigade defeated the Topeka Warhawks 8-6 in the opening game of the Cowdin Cup championship series Friday night at Rathert Field in Junction City. Game two of the best two out of three series will be Saturday night in Topeka. If there is a game three it will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Rathert Field.
Topeka Public Schools’ superintendent signs copies of her book
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dr. Tiffany Anderson is known to students, parents, and colleagues for her ambition, and now she is onto her next big thing. She is the first Black woman to serve as the superintendent of Topeka Public Schools, and now she’s the author of a book.
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Wasted No Time Lashing Out At The 2024 Olympic Games Following Controversial Opening Ceremony That Featured Drag Queens
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker wasted very little time sharing his take on the controversial opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The games have officially started, marking its official launch with a massive opening ceremony, which at one point featured a parody of “The Last Supper” with drag queens.
All-Kansas beer hits local shelves
HOLTON (KSNT) – A few Kansans are using a new beer law to support each others’ businesses. Thanks to a new Kansas law allowing microbreweries to sell directly to other businesses, Holton’s Willcott Brewing will start distributing to public vendors across northeast Kansas. Willcott brewing makes beer with all locally-sourced ingredients, and it’s hitting shelves […]
KSU to Host Chief USDA Economist
Seth Meyer, the chief economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlights the program for Kansas State University’s popular Risk and Profit conference, slated Aug. 15-16 in Manhattan. Rich Llewelyn, an extension assistant in K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, also said this year’s event includes 22 breakout sessions around...
“Manufacturing Express” Tour to Roll Into Salina
An event which will celebrates manufacturing employees in Salina who help build, power and feed the world will roll into Salina. Great Plains Manufacturing will host the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” in Salina this coming Friday, August 2nd. The tour is the largest public engagement...
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