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New executive director for Boys State
The American Legion Department of Kansas Boys State Committee has appointed Kyle Wheatley to serve as the executive director of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. Wheatley’s term began on July 1. He takes over for Tom Wierman who served in the role for the past four years.
Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention
I’m in Milwaukee with a team of Native American journalists at the Republican National Convention to understand more about the relationship between the federal government and the colonized people who will continue to exist within the United States project — whichever man becomes president again in 2025. Wherever the U.S. goes after Nov. 5, Native […] The post Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Temperatures take a dip, storm chances through mid-week
Rain has pushed east but there could be a few Central and Eastern Kansas showers leftover into the afternoon. For anyone that has to clean up after overnight and early morning storms, you will have to put effort into staying cool too. We will begin to get a break from...
Meriden Threshers set for spring show
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Get ready to fire up the classic work horses and take a step into the past. The Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Assoc. holds its annual show this coming weekend. Group members Lisa Cain and Merlyn Mahoney visited Eye on NE Kansas to share details. The...
KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations
The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023, before last year’s season, and this year will share a similar schedule, according to a KU Athletics release. The renovations will give fans “a reimagined experience” of the iconic facility.
Why international basketball players come to Topeka in hopes of playing D-I in college
TOPEKA — Kerry Darting looked across the basketball court with immense pride on Thursday. For the past several weeks, high schoolers from around the globe flocked to the Kansas capital to enhance their skills. It’s a new program created by Darting and his colleague Igor Vrzina. The two friends...
Missing St. Francis boy found safe
ST. FRANCIS, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office confirms a boy reported missing on Tuesday has been found and is safe. The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing from the town of St. Francis since Tuesday morning. Reports show he was headed east on Webster Street at 7:06 a.m.
School supplies, health services available at Saline County Back to School Fair
As the school year inches closer, a program to make sure students get school supplies is back, and this time it's added a new service. The annual Saline County Back to School Fair is happening from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Salina Central High School gym, 650 E. Crawford St.
Shawnee Mission School District adds language about racist slurs to discipline guide after protests
Racial conflicts reported by Shawnee Mission high school students, in the wake of a fight in the hallways of Shawnee Mission East last fall, have resulted in changes to the district’s student handbooks on conduct and discipline. Last month, the Shawnee Mission school board approved handbook changes that specify...
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
Early morning stabbing in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to a local hospital after police found him suffering from a stabbing in downtown Topeka on Tuesday. At 5:25 a.m., the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to Southwest 8th Avenue and Southwest Topeka Boulevard for a report of a stabbing. The incident is still under investigation, according to […]
Nebraska girls club soccer team wins national championship
WICHITA, Kan. - Nebraska Select 18G won the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup on Tuesday, in Wichita, Kan. Select is the only year-round competitive soccer program for high school-aged boys and girls west of Lincoln. The team led by former UNK soccer head coach Mike Munch went undefeated in pool play to earn the #1 seed for bracket play. Select defeated 1776 United (PA) 6-2 in the semifinals on Monday morning to advance to the championship where they defeated Lakeshore United FC (WI) 4-1.
Damage reported following severe storm in NE Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT) – Several county emergency management directors are reporting damage following a severe storm that saw winds near 70 mph in northeast Kansas. In Jefferson County, Emergency Management Director Keith Jeffers is reporting trees down with some on vehicles and powerlines that have been pulled down onto a house. According to Jeffers, the local […]
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