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đPost Podcast: Focus on Stafford County show
Hear this month's Focus on Stafford County show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell that aired July 25, 2024. The Focus on Stafford County program airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Dozens join âWalk for Freedom,â showing support for wrongfully incarcerated men and women
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) â On Saturday, over 60 people joined in on the first-ever Walk for Freedom by the Miracle of Innocence to show support to those freed and still waiting to get out after being wrongfully incarcerated. âWhatever we can do to raise that awareness this is...
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.
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 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.
3 new housing, business developments moving forward in Hays
"Exciting" and "something we've been needing for a long time" That's how Hays city commissioners described the next steps for three more housing and business/retail developments that were unanimously approved by the commission Thursday. Jess Rohr, public works director, called approval of the final plat for the Depot Addition near...
It's Your Business has Pedro Concepcion, Philip Bacchus, Kelli Mark, Austin Crow
Hires The NOTO Board of Directors has selected Pedro Concepcion to serve as the organizationâs chief executive officer. Concepcion is a well-established fixture in NOTO and the Topeka community, co-owner of several small businesses and has contributed to the establishment of many popular restaurants in Topeka. He has also served on the NOTO...
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...
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.
Top Five New Duos in College Basketball for 2024-25
Marvel Studiosâ âDeadpool and Wolverineâ is officially in theaters. The movie sees the iconic anti-heroes team up for the first time on screen as fans have been waiting to see for decades. In honor of that film, letâs discuss the best duos in college basketball for this upcoming season that I cannot wait to watch!
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.
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 âThe Last Supperâ with drag queens.
Trio of former Barton athletes represented at 2024 Paris Olympics
The long tradition of former Barton Community College student-athletes qualifying for the Olympics continues with the 2024 version of the Olympiad games in Paris, France, beginning July 26 and concluding August 11. Three former members of the Barton track and field program will be making their Olympic debut: women's 100m...
K-State Schedule Preview, Nov. 23: A Winnable Game Against Cincinnati In 11th Game
If K-State plays its game, the Wildcats should beat Cincinnati rather easily in the 11th game of the season. But K-State can't afford to look ahead to the regular season finale at Iowa State.
Ayrton Gennetten Attains Victory with POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints at Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS. (7/26/24) 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.
Algae warning continues for King Lake; new warnings posted for Melvern Outlet River Pond and Swim Pond
Blue-green algae warnings have now been announced near Melvern Lake. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says Melvern Outlet River Pond and Swim Pond, both on the east side of Melvern Lake, are now in a warning until further notice. Both locations join Emporia State Universityâs King Lake, which has now been in a warning for just under a month.
Kansas football wide receivers are underrated nationally (and they shouldn't be)
It's hard to imagine many college programs returning as many talented and experienced wide receivers than the Kansas football team is in 2024. The Jayhawks are loaded, with four returning senior pass catchers. Lawrence Arnold, Quentin Skinner, and Luke Grimm all had productive juniors seasons, taking passes from second and...
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