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See 'Kansas from Above' with drone footage documentary at the Salina Art Cinema
Kansas isn't just a flat, barren land consisting of only crops and cattle. That's the message that the filmmakers of "Kansas from Above," a documentary showcasing aerial footage of the Sunflower State want their audience to realize. The documentary, which will have three additional showings over the next few weeks at the Salina Art...
Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, handbook that bans cell phone usage
Lawrence teachers could receive raises and several staff members stipend increases this fall, based on the tentative contract up for the school board’s approval Monday. Lawrence Education Association, the district’s teachers union, came to an agreement with the district during a negotiations meeting on June 25. The tentative contract for 2024-25 increases the base annual salary by $1,400 for teachers.
Lawrence man, 31, shot and killed in Topeka
A Lawrence man was killed in an overnight shooting Saturday in Topeka, according to police. Officers were dispatched around midnight Saturday to a shooting in the 2900 block of Sotuhwest Topeka Boulevard, according to a news release from the Topeka Police Department. “Upon arrival, officers located one individual suffering from...
Victim of weekend homicide found alive in KC hospital in critical condition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigators continue to piece together what happened after police in Kansas City were told the victim of a weekend homicide was still alive in a nearby hospital in critical condition. Around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced that...
KU freshman Rakease Passmore feels he's making a smooth transition to life at KU
When Rakease Passmore moved into McCarthy Hall at KU, it wasn't the first time he moved away from him. After his sophomore year of high school, Passmore moved to Combine Academy from his hometown of Palatka in north central Florida. The change of school saw Passmore move up to Lincolnton, North Carolina, which is just an hour outside of Charlotte.
Travis Kelce Sparks Fan Frenzy With New Look at Chiefs’ Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has had one heck of an offseason. He has spent much of his downtime jet-setting with his new bae, Taylor Swift. Swift is currently wrapping up the international leg of her critically acclaimed Eras Tour. And Travis has been in full support of his lady.
Fans flock to St. Joseph to see Chiefs during first public training camp session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph saw hundreds of Chiefs fans flock to its fields Sunday for the team's first day of training camp open to the public. There were a fair amount of first-timers, proving Chiefs Kingdom continues to grow. One family brought...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Chance for rain dwindles as heat returns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Sunday turned out to be a spectacular day! Most of us were in the upper 70s and lower 80s in the afternoon. We do have a few isolated showers/thunderstorms that will be possible through early evening, but this activity is more miss than hit. Many of us will stay dry. If you are loving this cooler stretch, we do have one more day in the lower 80s before the temperatures climb later this week. Monday morning starts in the lower 60s, with lower 80s in the afternoon. There is another 20% chance for a pop-up shower or random rumble, but that is about it. No severe thunderstorm threat. The main weather story after Monday will be the gradual climb of temperatures back to late July standards. We are expecting mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday with a return to the upper 80s by the end of this next week. Generally, no major heat is expected, but we could climb into the lower 90s for some next weekend. Moderate humidity could allow for it to feel slightly hotter than our actual air temperatures. There is no great chance of rain in the next week, so things could turn a little crispy through the end of July. Some of our computer models are hinting at a much hotter start to August.
Kansas City’s Housing Crisis: $24.19/Hour Needed to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment, Minimum Wage Hike Proposed to Address Issue
Rental Crisis Hits Kansas City Workers Struggle to Afford Housing as Rents Soar A worker in Kansas City needs to earn $24.19 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment which is challenging for those earning the minimum wage. For example, a Kansas worker earning $7.25 an hour would need to work 112 hours a week […]
Patrick Mahomes deep dimes to Xavier Worthy at Chiefs camp should terrify rest of NFL
Patrick Mahomes seems to like his shiny new toy. When the Kansas City Chiefs traded up with the Buffalo Bills to select Xavier Worthy in April's draft, the rest of the NFL was put on notice. As puzzling as it was that Buffalo willingly traded back with their AFC rival -- thus allowing the Chiefs to fill their most obvious void on the offensive side of the ball -- the Texas product is a raw talent and has a long way to go as a route-runner.
Unexpected injury news from Day 1 of the Chiefs’ training camp
When the Kansas City Chiefs conducted the first full practice of their 2024 training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph on Sunday morning, there was unexpected injury news. Safety Justin Reid appeared at practice without a helmet, suggesting that he was injured. It developed that he had...
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.
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 […]
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...
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 […]
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