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Junction City says goodbye to Dinkel
Junction City said goodbye to its longtime city manager Allen Dinkel on Wednesday in a retirement reception at the Municipal Building in Junction City. Dinkel, who has served 35 years in local government and the last 10 in Junction City said he doesn’t have any concrete plans at this time during retirement, but he hopes to spend most of it with family.
The Junction City Rodeo is this weekend
The 30th annual Junction City Rodeo is this Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at the Geary County 4-H Fairgrounds Arena. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. The theme for Friday night is 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink' and Saturday night's theme is 'Red, White and Blue.'
$62.6 million makeover set to close 18th St. Bridge for 2 years
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A $62.6 million makeover is set to close Kansas City’s 18th Street Bridge for two years. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that on Thursday, July 18, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation a grant worth $62.6 million to replace the 18th Street Bridge in Kansas City, Kan.
Be Well Barton County giving away bikes, helmets July 20
In 2022, a record 1,084 cyclists were killed in crashes with vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tens of thousands more riders are injured each year while on their bicycles. That makes bicycle safety all the more important. Katelyn Sigler, educator at the Barton County Health Department, said Be Well Barton County is hosting a Bike Rodeo at Central Baptist Church, 3301 Lakin Ave. in Great Bend, on Saturday, July 20.
Splash pad in Great Bend fixed and open again
The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announced that the pump at the splash pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today, July 18. The city apologizes for any inconvenience; the splash pad is a new favorite summer activity,...
Law enforcement standoff ends in SW Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dozens of law enforcement officers were called to a neighborhood in southwest Topeka Thursday afternoon where a standoff occurred. 27 News was told by a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy at the scene that deputies were called to the 2800 block of SW Indian Hills Road. A deputy spotted an individual with a […]
🎥Saline County's Second Annual National Night Out — strengthening community ties
Saline County Emergency Management invites residents to join over 38 million neighbors across 18,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide for National Night Out. Event Details. Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 p.m.Location: Jerry Ivey Park, 735 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina,...
2026 four star WR discusses Kansas State visit
While much of the attention has been on the 2025 recruiting class, Kansas State has hosted a few 2026 visitors. Texas quarterback Grant Smith was a major visitor in the 2026 class as was Oklahoma wide receiver Mason James. The Norman native visited K-State on June 22nd. “The visit was really good. The coaching staff […] The post 2026 four star WR discusses Kansas State visit appeared first on On3.
Notebook: KU Football Ready to Kick Ass and Take Names
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Mud volleyball tourney moving to Great Bend Expo grounds
The second Saturday in August is always booked for Great Bend's final summer bash, Party in the Park. A staple during the day-long festival at Veterans Memorial Park is the mud volleyball tournament. With the addition of the splash pad this spring, the mud volleyball tournament is being moved to...
When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497
Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school for kindergarten through 12th grade in Lawrence Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth...
Colby Multi-Purpose Arena, Equestrian Center Star Bond Project approved
The Colby Multi-Purpose Arena and Equestrian Center Star Bond project took a step forward on Tuesday July 2nd when the city council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Funding Agreement for the proposed project. Mike Woofter, representing Colby Investment Group (Developer), stated “while we’re still early in the process, reaching this agreement with the city demonstrates their excitement of the development”.
JJ’s That’s Awesome: Wichita’s Mr. Beast Continues To Change the World
Today the AWESOME hails from Wichita. I’m talking about YouTube star MrBeast. He’s known for his charitable initiatives and giving. He had funded surgeries, given away homes, planted 20-million trees and more. Now, he took his talents to the oceans of the world. He announced this week that his TeamSeas initiative has successfully removed over 34-million pounds of trash from the ocean. The project, launched by MrBeast and fellow YouTuber Mark Rober in October 2021, aimed to raise $30-million to remove 30-million pounds of trash from the world’s oceans and rivers. Two days ago, MrBeast shared that TeamSeas exceeded their goal, removing 34,080,191 pounds of trash from oceans worldwide. With all his kindness and giving, a lot of people are wondering what he plans to do next. Giving back in a big way thanks to his success, MrBeast, THAT’S AWESOME.
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
Leavenworth community grappling with waste control issues at landmark
After complaints of slow trash pickup, one sanitation company is proposing a new transfer station to speed things up. However, not everyone likes the location the company wants, since it threatens a local landmark.
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