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Decision to return to football pays off for O’Bryan as he joins Benedictine program
Ben O’Bryan hadn’t played football in a few years going into his senior season, but he decided to give it one last try. It turned out to be a good decision for O’Bryan, who certainly made the most of his short time with the Louisburg football team. It also gave him opportunities at the college level, as well.
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
Wichita woman, teen killed in crash on Kansas Turnpike near Emporia
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Two people are dead and four others were injured Saturday afternoon near Emporia during a crash on the Kansas turnpike. The Emporia Fire Department says units were dispatched to mile marker 134 on the KTA on Saturday afternoon shortly after 3 p.m. for an injury accident. Upon arrival, units found a two-vehicle crash with multiple patients.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts successful Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway
Grace United Methodist Church held its annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway Saturday, bringing much-needed footwear and other essential services to local children. "About seven years ago, a youth group of junior high and high school students recognized a need in their schools," said organizer Russ Conrade. "Some kids couldn't participate in gym or PE because they didn't have the proper shoes, or any decent shoes at all. It started as a way to help them and has just grown from there. It’s an opportunity to reach out and share a little bit of God's love with those around us."
Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
CCC Among Conference Leaders in Academic Awards
The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference released the All-Academic awards for the 2023-24 athletic year, with the Red Ravens near the top of the league. Over 1500 athletes were awarded across the 21 conference schools. To qualify, student-athletes had to finish the academic year with at least a 3.5 GPA.
TMN interns explore custom harvesting in documentary
Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network documentary, “Life On The Harvest Run,” explores the lives...
Coffeyville Begins Flushing Water Lines
The City of Coffeyville begins cleaning water lines with free chlorine residual. The City began today and will go all through August. During this period of time, residents may notice some chlorine tastes and odors in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure, and as part of their ongoing efforts to provide residents with the safest possible drinking water.
Derby Man Fined for Practicing Law Without a License
A Derby man entered into a consent judgment with the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office for allegedly practicing law without a license. Court documents show that Andrew Wells met with a woman at his office in Goddard. The woman then hired him as legal representation in a dispute with the Social Security Administration. After the woman asked Wells to stop representing her, he refused to return documents she had given him. Investigators discovered that the Kansas Attorney Registration Office had never listed Andrew Wells as a licensed attorney in the state of Kansas.
Overland Park earmarks funds for sidewalk replacement in these 2 neighborhoods
Overland Park is planning to replace the sidewalks in two neighborhoods this year in the city’s northern half. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council Public Works Committee voted 6-0 in favor of using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the removal and replacement of the sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
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