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NHRA drag racing great John Force released from hospital 1 month after fiery, 300-mph crash
PHOENIX (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force has been discharged from the hospital where he was undergoing rehabilitation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fiery, 300-mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. The 75-year-old was released from Barrow Neurological Institute, according to a statement from John Force Racing on Tuesday. “He finally gets to sleep in his own bed,” Ashley Hood, one of Force’s daughters, said in the statement. The 16-time Funny Car champion suffered traumatic brain injury and other injuries, including a fractured sternum, in the crash during the first round of Funny Car eliminations in June.
Audit shows major concerns with U.S. Postal System
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General has shown some major concerns for United States Postal System operations in Kansas City. The audit reviewed the efficiency of operations at the Kansas City Processing and Distribution Center in Kansas City which handles mail for 4.4 million customers in both rural and urban areas.
Stadium options grow for NFL's Chiefs as they review Missouri, Kansas proposals
(The Center Square) – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs told his team to focus on one game at a time during a visit to training camp this week, but multiple stadium issues are gaining his attention. During a press conference at the team’s training camp at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Clark Hunt, chairman and chief executive officer of the Chiefs, acknowledged the team is reviewing multiple options after renewal of a sales tax for 40 years was defeated by Jackson County...
Two injured Tuesday afternoon when tractor and semi collide in central Kansas
HILLSBORO, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people were taken to area hospitals after a farm tractor and a semitrailer collided Tuesday afternoon in Marion County in central Kansas, authorities said. The collision was reported at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday on southbound K-15 highway, about 3 miles north of Hillsboro. According to the...
K-15 chip seal to start next week
HARVEY COUNTY — A resurfacing project is due to start Tuesday, July 30, on K-15 in Harvey County. The chip seal will be on K-15 from the south city limits of North Newton north to the Harvey/Marion county line. The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 12.
New Director of Medical Education at KU Salina
A familiar face is in a leadership role at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Salina. Dr. Jacob Hessman is the new Director of Medical Education. According to the school, Dr. Hessman brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advancing medical education in the community. School officials look forward to his contributions to the educational programs.
CBK celebrates first anniversary of Circle High School branch
The early morning buzz at Circle High School in Towanda, Kan., often includes students and teachers conducting banking transactions at the Citizens Bank of Kansas branch at CHS. August marks the one-year anniversary of the branch — the second high school branch for the Wichita-based bank. Four student-interns staff the...
Shawnee Mission School District moves to comply with Kansas fire safety requirement
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Shawnee Mission School District will pay thousands of dollars to comply with fire safety requirements. During Monday’s school board meeting, members discussed the requirement that the fire safety system of all buildings used for district programs need to have the system inspected quarterly instead of annually.
RCPD: $1,030 in merchandise taken from Manhattan business
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged theft from a retailer in Manhattan. Just before 7:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report of theft in the 400 block of Hummels Place, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Bomgaars reported two unknown suspecs left the establishment with...
Donate or pick up used furniture during Furniture Amnesty Day
Furniture Amnesty Day is set for this Friday, July 26 in Manhattan's City Park starting at 8 AM. This is a free community event that gives people the opportunity to donate or pick up used furniture at no cost. Anyone can participate. According to a City social media announcement registration...
Pittsburg City Commission reviews funding for Blue Spoon Project
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The City of Pittsburg Commission will meet today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) regarding Blue Spoon Properties, LLC.
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