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Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette both want to flip a Republican seat for Democrats in the Kansas House. The two face off in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Sandy Pickert in the general election for the seat from the 88th District in southeast Wichita. You can find your polling […] The post Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House appeared first on The Beacon.
Kansas State Student-Athletes Shine at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program in Washington, D.C.
An Opportunity to Grow: Kansas State student-athletes Symone Sims and Asa Newsom participated in the Big 12 Beyond Borders program in Washington, D.C., engaging in various impactful experiences, including visits to museums, Capitol Hill meetings, and community service activities. Two student-athletes from each of the 16 Big 12 schools attended...
Fran Brown ACC Kickoff Press Conference Transcript
Here is the full transcript from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. What has been your experience in terms of how prevalent tampering is with players who are maybe not yet in the transfer portal? How big a concern is that? Do you have any solutions for policing it?
Astronaut Edward Dwight honored at KCK meeting
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ed Dwight Jr. was honored the key to the city of Kansas City, Kansas at Thursday evening’s city council meeting. In addition, Mayor Tyrone Garner declared July 25, 2024 as Ed Dwight Jr. Day. Dwight said he was extremely pleased to receive the honor,...
Carthage businesses prepare for Marian Days
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Over the next few days, the population of Carthage will increase by as much as seventy thousand people. You don’t have to tell Johnathan Flores that next week is Marian Days, he can already tell by how much busier his store is. “For the most...
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...
Webb City 12U Little League Baseball Preps for Regionals After Winning State Title
WEBB CITY, MO – Webb City 12U Little League is heading to regionals. Despite the Cardinals success, the group would overcome many challenges in 2024. Facing elimination in the state finale, Webb City came back after trailing 5-0 in the late innings. Scoring six unanswered runs, team head coach Cole Shewmake said the journey took […]
USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas. Four area farms, producers, and businesses were awarded grants:. · Roy Buessing, an agricultural producer in Axtell was...
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