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Clear the Shelter Day is coming up at Lawrence Humane Society; some pets’ fees are waived now
Clear the Shelter Day, the annual effort to find furever homes for shelter animals nationwide, is coming up soon — but it’s getting an early start this year in Lawrence. Saturday, Sept. 7 will be the big day when all animals’ adoption fees are waived at the Lawrence Humane Society. But fees will also be waived for certain animals between now and Sept. 5.
Big A the Texaco Giant to be installed at Gearhead Curios in Galena on Sept. 8
The specially commissioned, nearly 20-foot-tall “Big A the Texaco Giant” will be installed at Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. ReGiant, specializing in working on Muffler Men, will install the former Texaco station at 520 S. Main St. (Route 66). Enchanted Castle Studios...
Largest 5k in Kansas City sets record for number of participants
The Head for Cure Foundation was established over two decades ago to celebrate the life of Chris Anthony, a 37-year-old man and lifelong resident of Kansas City, who passed away in February 2003 after suffering from a glioblastoma brain tumor
KU players weigh in on the benefits of holding a practice at Arrowhead Stadium
The Kansas football program will begin its 2024 campaign later this week, as KU takes on Lindenwood in the season opener. The Jayhawks will play their two non-conference home games at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, as ongoing renovations to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium mean KU will play its home slate away from Lawrence this fall. Earlier this month, KU went out to Children's Mercy Park for a practice. The Jayhawks were able to get a feel for what it's like to play in the stadium and what a game day could be like.
FidPick brings musicians together in Lawrence
Lawrence community members and four-legged friends gathered at South Park despite the heat Sunday for the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. If our local journalism matters to you, please help us keep doing this work. Don’t miss a beat … Click here to...
NWester: ‘Peach king’ gets sweet reception in Hays
A lot of customers know him by his first name. And while he sells a large variety of produce, many know Randy Evans as the peach guy. The “peach king” has been bringing fresh fruit and vegetables from Colorado’s Palisade Peach Shack to communities in western Kansas for several decades.
Powercat Gameday adds three new hosts to pregame show
Powercat Gameday returns for its 29th season of K-State football coverage in 2024. This season, the biggest pregame show in the Big 12 will be presented by a four host panel that includes three new hosts. For the first time in nearly a decade, Powercat Gameday will be hosted by...
KU football opens as a heavy favorite in Week 1 matchup with Lindenwood
The Kansas football season opener is just days away. The Jayhawks will kick off the 2024 season on Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City as FCS program Lindenwood comes to town. The Lions recently made the jump to the Division I and FCS level. Lindenwood is coming off a 3-7 season last year. Heading into this season, the Lions were picked to finish eighth in the Preseason Big South-OVC Association Poll.
1 critically wounded in S. Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Wichita police said the shooting was self-inflicted. One person is in critical condition following a shooting in south Wichita. Sedgwick County dispatchers said officers were called to the incident shortly after 8 p.m. near Mosley and Kinkaid. Copyright 2024 KWCH. All rights reserved. To report...
Men’s Soccer Opens Their Season Strong With a 5-2 Victory over Dodge City
Chanute, KS - Neosho Men's Soccer opened their season at home with their first ranking game against Dodge City. The Panthers needing a good result to start the season strong go up 1-0 just five minutes into the game with a goal from Asaph Silveira assisted by Dylan Roberts. Just four minutes later Neosho doubled their lead with a goal from Callum Niven assisted by Captain Tom Devonport. Dodge City went on to score 2 goals through the rest of the first half and equalize with the game all square going into the second half.
Street near KU football stadium to close for construction
As work on the KU football stadium continues, a street adjacent to the stadium will soon close to most traffic through mid-January 2025. Contractors will close Fambrough Drive, or West 11th Street, from Missouri Street to Mississippi Street beginning Monday, Aug. 26. It’s a stretch of about a quarter-mile. The closure is for work associated with the stadium project.
Nothing But Good Every Saturday
“Make it, bake it, raise it and grow it,” is the slogan Salina Downtown Inc. uses for the Farm and Art Farmers Market every Saturday. Vendors are in the heart of the farmers market season, and are happy to serve customers. Market manager, Jessica Kanudson says the local vendors are “not under a 3rd party” and most of them sell “organic and natural products.”
Former Kansas baseball pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn makes MLB debut
Five years after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox, an ex-KU baseball standout has finally made his Major League Baseball debut. Former Jayhawks pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn (born in Topeka, Kansas) made his long-awaited major league appearance on Sunday. Zeferjahn originally entered professional baseball with the Red Sox organization as a third-round pick (No. 107 overall) in the 2019 MLB Draft but was traded to the Los Angeles Angels’ Triple-A affiliate the Salt Lake Bees last month.
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