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Chiefs fans rally in St. Joseph yet again
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Red Rally was again back at Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 27, with live music, activities, and various vendors. Country music singer Blane Howard, whose Chiefs fandom shows in songs, performed for a third time at the event. Howard, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is thrilled to...
‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared their perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in crises to making downtown feel safer. Several dozen community members gathered at Lawrence High School for a partnership workshop hosted by the Lawrence Police...
Grandview investigating homicide near E. 119th Street & Delmar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Grandview Police Department is investigating a homicide near the intersection of East 119th Street and Delmar. Officers responded to the sound of gunshots just after 9:30 Wednesday night. When they arrived, they found Derrick Judie Jr., 19, unresponsive in the backyard of a residence.
After travelling the globe, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce glad to be back in St. Joseph
After an exciting offseason that saw Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce trotting around the globe, he's now back with the Chiefs seeking to make history. Kelce says that it hasn't been much of a transition to get back to work at training camp, and calls St. Joseph his "sanctuary" "St....
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
Travis Goff provides update on KU's fundraising efforts for the Gateway District
Take a drive around the University of Kansas campus over the last few months and you'll see there's a lot of construction to athletics-related venues going on at the moment. On the north side of campus, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football complex have been under renovation for months. The football complex is set to re-open to the team on Monday while the stadium continues to undergo construction ahead of its re-opening in 2025.
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
Topeka Public Schools’ superintendent signs copies of her book
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dr. Tiffany Anderson is known to students, parents, and colleagues for her ambition, and now she is onto her next big thing. She is the first Black woman to serve as the superintendent of Topeka Public Schools, and now she’s the author of a book.
Shawnee man hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by lightning
Shawnee Police say a man is in critical condition after being struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon. First responders were called to a house in the 7500 block of McCormick Drive at 3:16 p.m. The neighborhood is near the intersection of 79th Street and Clare Road in southwestern Shawnee. In...
Residents work to clean up Grant Avenue
( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald ) Grant Avenue clean up was the focus of efforts for local residents on Saturday in Junction City. The coordinator Phyllis Fitzgerald said city and county leaders, other community members, Parks and Recreation staff, plus some Fort Riley Soldiers, and friends from Manhattan all participated in the effort.
Dozens join ‘Walk for Freedom,’ showing support for wrongfully incarcerated men and women
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) — On Saturday, over 60 people joined in on the first-ever Walk for Freedom by the Miracle of Innocence to show support to those freed and still waiting to get out after being wrongfully incarcerated. “Whatever we can do to raise that awareness this is...
Smoky Valley Historical Association Receives Humanities Kansas Grant for Speaker Series with Support from Lindsborg Museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (July 25, 2024) — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $2,000 to the Smoky Valley Historical Association in Lindsborg to support “Historical Speakers Series,” a set of online talks that explore key figures in the history of Lindsborg. Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the Lindsborg Old Mill...
Hotter Sunday, isolated storms possible
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that it will be hotter on Sunday with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Isolated showers and storms will be possible this evening over northwest Kansas. The threat of severe weather will remain low with any storms that develop. Additional showers and storms...
Former K-State quarterback signs with Jets
NEW YORK (KSNT) – Former Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez is getting another shot at the NFL. The former Wildcat signed with the New York Jets on Saturday morning. He most recently played for the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions, where he earned 2024 league MVP and won the UFL Championship. While in Birmingham, he compiled 1,749 […]
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