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Red, White and Boom! Wichita celebrates Independence Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Thousands lined the land around Riverfront Stadium for Wichita’s “Red, White and Boom!”. Everyone eagerly waited for 9:40 p.m. to see the fireworks spectacular. For some folks it was their first time and for others this is a yearly tradition. Victory Pyrotechnics and Special...
Wichita neighborhood ditches big firework shows as buying, shooting aerials now legal
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Like many Americans, the Fourth of July has a special place in Kaden Beeson and his family’s hearts, and this year, they learned something that made them even more excited. "I was just like, let's go buy some big stuff. Spent a lot of money,"...
Experts: U.S. hospitals prone to cyberattacks like one that hurt patient care at Ascension in Wichita
Cyberattacks on health care systems don’t just cost money. They can make it harder for clinicians to keep their patients safe. In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita, said he had a frightening experience: He nearly gave a baby “the wrong dose of narcotic” because of confusing paperwork.
Clara Barton Medical Center welcomes new physical therapist
Clara Barton Medical Center announced the addition of Kelsey Wallpe, DPT, to their team of therapy professionals. Originally from Russell, Kelsey is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for patient care back to rural central Kansas. Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Franciscan University of...
Old Riverton Store Receives NTHP Preservation Grant
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) recently awarded the Nelson’s Old Riverton Store with a Route 66 Legacy Business Grant this year from funds designated to recognizes the value of the long-standing local businesses that contribute to the Route 66 experience. Small, locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of Route 66. The goal, besides recognizing these small, locally owned businesses, was to help make the preservation of Route 66 structures economically viable. The National Trust has been working to identify Route 66 legacy businesses since June of last year.
Low water levels raise concerns about boating at Cheney Lake
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cheney Lake is one of the primary water sources for the city of Wichita and with low water levels, it continues to be an issue to the city and those who enjoy spending their time at the lake. Parts of Cheney Lake are nearly inaccessible and...
Lake Shawnee hosts blues festival for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lake Shawnee hosted Topeka’s largest 4th of July celebration. The 14th annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival featured five different bands throughout Independence Day. Blue Adame is a big blues fan, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy it. “It’s a wonderful festival right here, right in your backyard,” he said. […]
KCK dance group puts Latin flair on Fourth of July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the nation comes together to celebrate Independence Day, a local group is taking center stage to highlight what makes America so unique. “America is a big melting pot of different diversities and cultures,” Kimberly Gonzalez said. She is a member of Grupo Folklórico...
Stafford County Eco Devot and Catholic Charities welcome refugee family
In a display of community support and solidarity, Stafford County Economic Development has co-sponsored a refugee family from Venezuela, giving them a new home and a fresh start in Southwest Kansas. This initiative, led by Ryan Russell, executive director of Stafford County Economic Development, and facilitated by Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, exemplifies the profound impact co-sponsorship can have on both refugee families and the communities that welcome them.
Several local Fourth of July fireworks shows canceled or postponed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Muddy conditions and the threat of more weather in the forecast led the City of Overland Park to move its ‘Star Spangled Spectacular’ fireworks to Friday night. The fireworks show will instead light up the sky at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Kansas State Receives A Verbal Commit From Speedy Defensive Back RJ Collins
RJ Collins has shown the type of speed at Staley High School that can be used in many ways at the college level. Collins verbally committed to Kansas State and the Wildcats will enjoy finding ways to use his speed.
58 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Camden Beebe
From all of us here at Bring On The Cats, we’d like to wish a very happy and enjoyable Independence Day to our loyal readers! Please try not to blow your fingers off today!. Redshirt Freshman | 6-3 | 348 lbs. | Kansas City, Kansas. Position: Offensive Line. Previous...
Kansas’ top court strikes down 2 anti-abortion laws, reaffirms previous stance on state constitution
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ highest court on Friday struck down state laws regulating abortion providers more strictly than other health care professionals and a ban on a common second-trimester procedure, reaffirming its stance that the state constitution protects abortion access. “We stand by our conclusion that section...
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