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During Kansas City's hot summers, community programs can be 'life-saving' for people without AC
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90
Incumbent state Rep. Carl Maughan suspended his reelection campaign after a DUI arrest. That drew three challengers — Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry and Darren Pugh — into the Republican primary for District 90. The winner of the primary takes on Tracy Edingfield in the general election this November. The primary election is Aug. 6. You […] The post Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90 appeared first on The Beacon.
Kansas City student lunch debt has only gotten worse in the years after a free meal program ended
Students in the Kansas City area have racked up thousands of dollars in school lunch debt since universal free lunch ended two years ago. During the pandemic, the federal government issued waivers that allowed all school districts to offer free meals to all students. Congress let the program expire in fall 2022.
Former Shocker preparing athletes for the Paris Olympics
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The 2024 Olympic Games begin Friday, and one former Shocker will be there to coach athletes to success. Mellanee Welty grew up in Wichita. She attended Maize High School, and before becoming the decorated track and field coach she is today, Welty was a Wichita State Shocker. “At the conference meets, […]
Meddys to Open Salina Location
A restaurant known for its authentic Mediterranean food is planning a Salina location. According to Salina Downtown, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, in a building which most recently housed a Safelite auto glass repair business. According to Meddys, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu,...
K-Nation (7/21/24) – Mark Mangino, Jacob Pullen, Frank Mason III and more
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This summer edition of K-Nation had no shortage of big names. The show begins with a breakdown of each K-Nation MLB Draft selection. Eleven total athletes heard their names called, starting with K-State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper going No. 21 overall. K-Nation also made it to the first round of TBT, ‘The […]
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
KU’s Mangino reacts to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame selection
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 2008 Orange Bowl-winning coach, Mark Mangino, is already in KU football’s history books, but now he’ll be in those of the state of Kansas as well. Mangino is among 12 inductees selected for the 2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame class, who will be honored at the ceremony in October. The […]
Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze Verbally Commits to Pitt State University
PITTSBURG, KS — Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze announced her commitment to Pitt State University to join their women’s soccer program. Hotze has worked her way to becoming not only one of the best soccer players in Southeast Kansas, but also in the state. Hotze had a big junior year for the Lady Purple Dragons. She had […]
Hidden Houdini features bring this years St. Jude Dream Home come to life
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Less than 1,000 tickets are available to reserve for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! This years St. Jude Dream Home is more than just a home, it also has many hidden Houdini features that make for more than meets the eye. Brandi Whisler, Drippé Homes Director of Sales and Design gave […]
Out There With 12 Sports: Fairfield Polo Club
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - The sport of polo is played by just roughly 25,000 people worldwide, but the Fairfield Polo Club in Haysville, Kansas, is a hotbed for some of the best in the country. The club has been around since the 1930s and is home to some of the...
Shooting behind KCK fire station leaves 1 dead, 3 in custody
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - One man has died as the result of a shooting in a Kansas City, Kansas, park after he was found behind a fire station over the weekend. The man has been identified as 18-year-old Branden Baskin, who lived in Kansas City, Kansas. One juvenile and two adults have been taken into custody.
PHOTOS: Team Colorado puts on an entertaining show in TBT victory in Wichita
Seven former Buffs and four Team Colorado newcomers battled their way to victory against Purple Reign in Wichita on Saturday afternoon. Below are pictures from the physical contest that was ended by an Andre Roberson lay-up...
Med-Dazzling: GBHS students earn recognition for medical innovation
More than 12,000 students aspiring for careers in healthcare from around the world converged in Houston, Texas on June 26-29 for the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Six Great Bend High School students qualified for the international competition, and five students attended. Seniors Eliana Teri and Cailyn Murphy placed eighth out of 88 teams competing in the medical innovation category. Sophomore Cara Murphy was also part of the team but could not attend the international conference.
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
114th Kansas Amateur concludes at Topeka Country Club
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Country Club was founded in 1905 and been host of this tournament a record tie of 13 times. This competition started in 1908 and ran from Tuesday until Sunday. Michael Winslow was the match play winner for a total of 36 holes, two and...
100 years in the making; Kiwanis Club of Emporia cuts the ribbon on new Peter Pan Park shelter house in honor of club’s centennial anniversary
After two years of work, the Kiwanis Club of Emporia proudly gathered at Peter Pan Park Sunday afternoon to cut the ribbon on its centennial anniversary gift to the city of Emporia. Back in 2022, the club announced that in honor of its 100 years of existence within Emporia, it...
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