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Former Ellsworth star Kaden Davis chases the NFL dream
For thousands of kids across the country, the dream of taking the field on an NFL Sunday feels every bit as distant as it does captivating. For former Ellsworth standout Kaden Davis, that dream may very well be just one catch away. The road to the NFL has been anything...
Merrick County deputies rescue baby from hot pickup, mother arrested
MERRICK COUNTY, Neb — A Kearney woman has been arrested in Merrick County for child abuse. According to the Merrick County Sheriff's Office, they received a call at approximately 1:30 PM Saturday upon arrival at the Merrick County Fairgrounds, the deputies determined a three-month-old had been left in a pickup with the engine off and windows partially ajar.
Offutt air show draws 32,000 amidst challenging conditions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- As Offutt Air Force Base’s “Defense of Freedom Air and Space Show” returned for the first time since 2018, organizers faced challenges while moving people to and from the show. In a statement from Offutt Air Force Base, organizers said they have learned...
Sophomore Middle Blocker Dominates Nebraska Volleyball Scrimmage
Andi Jackson dazzled in the Huskers' Red-White volleyball scrimmage Saturday night. She also received Lifter of the Year honors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Kansas secures federal matching grants for 11 infrastructure projects, but eight rejected
TOPEKA — Officials in Dodge City secured a $14.2 million federal matching grant to improve water treatment and support releases into the Arkansas River streambed to assist with recharging wells linked to the rapidly depleting Ogallala Aquifer. The city of Ellsworth will make use of $117,000 in federal funding...
KBI: Fatal crash involves vehicle registered to missing interim Peabody city clerk
HARVEY COUNTY— The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) are conducting a death investigation after a fatal crash site was discovered in Harvey County, Kansas. Just before 3p.m. Sunday, the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office received a call from...
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold. KU finished 9-4 with its first bowl victory since 2009 in the 2023 campaign. However, the current roster has an even higher ceiling, and the 2024 squad could be playing for more than what anyone could have anticipated a decade ago. When asked who would represent...
Police: Body of man recovered from Kansas lake
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A man drowned at a Kansas lake on Saturday. Just after 5p.m. Saturday, emergency crews responded to report of a body in Wyandotte Co. Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release. First responders including the Kansas City, Kansas fire department...
USD 251 superintendent confident students can continue ongoing academic achievements
USD 251 Superintendent Bob Blair is confident his district can continue a range of academic achievements noted for his students the past several years. Blair joined KVOE’s Morning Show on Friday to discuss the start of classes, which comes after an active spring and summer for the district. Much of the work done by the district’s board had to do with setting policies on open enrollment after action by state lawmakers last year, and that work appears to have paid off with over 10 students transferring in. Blair says overall enrollment should be level or slightly higher than last year.
Six for 26 in the Sunflower State: JJ Dunnigan
With much of the foundation set for the Wildcats in 2025 prior to a handful of fall evaluations and an imperative postseason portal push, the months ahead will also serve as a prime opportunity for K-State's coaches to entrench themselves with a handful of favorites in 2026. Knowing how important...
Go-karts, antique tractor pull new at Hoisington Labor Day Celebration
One of the largest parades in Kansas will work its way down Main Street in Hoisington for the 128th time on Monday, Sept. 2, as part of the annual Labor Day Celebration. The big weekend will also feature some new events. Hoisington Chamber Director Karen Baldyga said that begins Friday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. with the Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals at Bicentennial Park.
Kansas State Fair adds new cameras
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair not only wants to be Kansas' largest classroom, but also Kansas' safest. Kansas State Fair general manager Bryan Schulz ensures that the addition of new cameras and security features on the fairgrounds should provide peace of mind. "When you drive on State...
Around 120 Kansas kids are abandoned by their families because their mental health needs are too high
An adoptive mother knew that caring for three children from the Kansas foster system meant nurturing those kids through some truly serious problems. Yet the mother dramatically underestimated what she was taking on. Particularly the danger. Two of the adopted children made shanks out of broken glass and damaged toys....
Prep parade: Cair Paravel's focus on steady improvement in first season in 11-man ranks
Editor's note: TopSports.news has finished its tour of preseason football practice at all 10 Shawnee County high schools and will post preview stories over the coming days leading into the opening games of the 2024 season on Sept. 6. ------------------------------------------- Coming off its best season as a full member of...
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