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Great Bend set to begin chip and seal project on Tuesday
The 2024 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, circumstances pending. The areas to be affected by this project are select streets North of 24th between Washington and Harrison, between 281 bypass and Holland- 16th to 21st, 10th to 8th between Washington to Madison. Again, these will be selected streets that have been assessed to benefit the most from this style of maintenance.
Police recover illegal firearms during drug bust at Kansas home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspect on multiple allegations after a drug bust at at Kansas home. Just before 8p.m. August 29, police executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 400 block of SW Western Avenue in Topeka, according to a media release. While conducting the search warrant, officers located illegal firearms, narcotics and drug paraphernalia and illegal firearms.
No. 17 Barton Volleyball remains perfect with 5-0 weekend in Dodge City
The 17th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team added five more victories to its total this weekend at the Victory Electric Classic held in Dodge City, Kansas. The Cougars opened the three-day Victory Electric Classic with their fifth consecutive sweep over Frank Phillips College (25-14, 25-14, 25-17), on Thursday evening.
Cherryvale Chargers Volleyball: Setting the Charge for a Winning Season
The Cherryvale Chargers volleyball team is ready to electrify the court in the 2024 season. Head Coach Aimee Strickland, with her wealth of experience, leads a talented group of returning players and newcomers, all eager to make their mark. The Chargers are coming off a solid 2023 season, finishing 20-16 and securing a fourth-place spot in the TVL league. The team’s sights are now set on even greater achievements.
Workers celebrate Labor Day with their families
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - For many, Labor Day marks the end of summer. However, the history of the holiday holds a deeper meaning of appreciation to workers. In the late 1800s, workers pushed for a day that would recognize them for the contributions they made to the country. On Tuesday, Sept, 5 workers celebrated the first Labor Day with a parade.
Fort Scott Tigers Football: Ready to Roar in 2024
The Fort Scott Tigers are primed for a breakout season in 2024, armed with a wealth of experience and a hunger to turn the corner. Head Coach Bo Graham, entering his sixth year at the helm, is confident that this year’s squad has the potential to make a significant impact.
Kansas basketball hosts highly touted 4-star recruit on official visit
Bill Self and Kansas basketball have zeroed in on several recruits during the offseason, earning official visits from some of the top high school prospects in the country. While the Jayhawks are looking to earn commitments from top-five players such as AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, there are some under-the-radar wings that KU is keeping tabs on.
Week of September 2: Job of the Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is highlighting Social Work and Human Services Positions. MONDAY: Direct Support Professional | Envision, Inc. | Wichita | $15 | Qualifications: •High School Diploma or Equivalent •Previous experience working with developmentally disabled individuals, or CNA/caregiver experience | https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13017994 | Benefits Include: •Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K | Envision, Inc. has 14 additional job posting on KANSASWORKS.
This week in Kansas State tweets | 09.02.24
These were the best tweets about the Wildcats last week. Fall sports are officially underway. Kansas State football kicked off a new season with an easy 41-6 victory, with sports such as volleyball and soccer also stepping into action. This is going to be a fun fall for Wildcat fans.
Largest cattle feedlot in Nebraska to begin taking feeders later this month
LINCOLN — Construction workers are hurrying to put the final touches on what is planned to be the state’s largest feedlot for feeding cattle. Blackshirt Feeders, led by a trio of Canadian veterinarians who are veteran feedlot consultants, plans to begin shipping in cattle within a month to its sprawling complex of pens north of […]
Law enforcement on safety corridors: More than just tickets
The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition completed the first year of the five-year Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The program aims to decrease fatalities and serious injuries on four highway corridors by implementing proven safety countermeasures, such as increasing the presence of state and local law enforcement.
114K Kansans lost Medicaid coverage in post-pandemic ‘unwinding’ review
TOPEKA — More than 100,000 Kansans have lost health care coverage through the state’s Medicaid program since April 2023 after the rocky “unwinding” of pandemic-era protections, but the agency in charge of the review has seen progress recently based on incremental changes. The state’s review of...
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