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Nursing scholarship established for Hesston College students
Hesston College announces the establishment of the Gloria Yue-Fong Chan Scholarship, an endowed scholarship estimated at $1.6 million, making it the largest scholarship donation to Hesston College. Geared toward students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Hesston’s nursing program, this scholarship gives preference to students from Asian countries. Dr. Geraldine Y....
Five Guys poised to open relocated Overland Park burger franchise
Construction on a new burger restaurant in Overland Park will wrap up soon in the former home of a pizza shop. Burger chain Five Guys appears poised to open its new Overland Park location in September, after relocating from further south on Metcalf Avenue. Five Guys will now operate at...
Air Plains Services debuts second adjustable airbox bracket for Cessna 172s
WELLINGTON, Kansas — Air Plains Services has added a second adjustable PMA airbox bracket to its product lineup for Cessna 172 aircraft. “The trouble with OEM brackets is the inconsistent fit due to manufacturing variability in bracket height,” said Shane O’Day, Air Plains engineer. “Once installed, an OEM unit can either be too short or too long and that puts additional stress on the bracket. This stress, coupled with normal engine vibration, can cause cracks to form in the bracket and airbox, which is often not feasible to repair properly.”
Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for murder at Overland Park gas station
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting. On July 31, 2022, the Overland Park Police Department said it was called...
Two Holton residents arrested for meth distribution after search warrant in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Holton residents were arrested for distribution of methamphetamine after a search warrant in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies served a search warrant on a residence south of Holton at 22321 Q Rd. As a result,...
NCCC board continues search for new member at August meeting
(KOAM) - The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees is searching for a new member after Timothy Heenan, who was selected to fill a vacancy, withdrew his acceptance. The board has invited applications for the position.
Leavenworth High School rolls out relaxed dress code with hopes of boosting attendance
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — High school students in Leavenworth are going back to school in style and comfort. The Leavenworth High School is rolling out a relaxed dress code for the 2024 school year. "Our three focus areas here are academics, attendance and attitudes," Leavenworth High School Principal James Vanek...
ESPN ranks Kansas football’s Jalon Daniels and Cobee Bryant as top 100 players in 2024
On Thursday, ESPN released their list of the top 100 players in college football for the upcoming 2024-25 season and a pair of Jayhawks made the cut. Kansas football quarterback Jalon Daniels and cornerback Cobee Bryant were both named as two of the best players in the country. Daniels was ranked No. 40 overall, while Bryant came in at No. 77.
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Surprise Kansas Transfer Demanding Big Role With Stellar Summer Play
Kansas transfer DE Dylan Wudke is shining in summer practices, drawing major praise from defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator Taiwo Onatolu for his strong work. The six-foot-four, 265-pound transfer from Youngstown State was a Second-Team All-MVFC selection in 2023, compiling 33 tackles with four sacks. He's projected as...
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
Multiple vehicle crash in Geary Co. impacts I-70
Update 9:20 a.m.: The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says lanes on I-70 have been cleared and construction zone traffic has been resumed. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning motorists of a multiple-vehicle crash on I-70 in Junction City. At 8:07 a.m., the GCSO took to social media to warn […]
How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
ATCHISON, Kansas (AP) — Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City. Nestled amid rolling farmland, the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have taken on the likes of Google, Target and Citigroup — calling on major companies to do everything from AI oversight to measuring pesticides to respecting the rights of Indigenous people.
PRCA Rodeo Results- Night Two
The Inter-State Rodeo is officially in the books, with the final results in for the riders. Quintonn Lunsford claims the top spot in bareback riding with 73 points, with Bryce Eck in 2nd place with 70 points. In steer wrestling, Tucker Ravenscroft takes 1st with 4.2 seconds, with Emmett Edler...
Shawnee Mission School District hires specialists to tackle attendance trends
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Kids not showing up for class has been an ongoing problem for decades, but following the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has only gotten worse. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District reported 21 percent of their students as chronically absent.
Kansas State Football: 2024 Season Preview and Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats are a team experienced at being competitive in the Big 12 Conference and this season should be no exception. Last year the Wildcats missed out on a second straight berth in the Big 12 Championship Game and finished the season 9-4 with a win in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The season before, the Wildcats got to the Big 12 title game and beat TCU in overtime in what might be one of the best championship games in league history.
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