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Fast Start Lifts Larks Past Liberal
The Hays Larks built an 8-1 lead after three and held on to beat the Liberal Bee Jays 9-7 Wednesday night at Brent Gould Field. Hays moves to within a half game of first place and now owns the tie-breaker in the Rocky Mountain League. If Hays wins two home games with Denver and a home game with Dodge City, they win the league. The Bee Jays will now need help and need to win their last two games against Dodge City.
Fairground Road to temporarily close
Fairground Road west of the U.S. 183 bypass will be closed to traffic starting Monday, July 22, through Monday, Aug. 5. The closure is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s project to reconstruct the U.S. 183 bypass and I-70 interchange at Exit 157 near Hays. No detour will...
WPD officers granted immunity in Cedric Lofton civil suit
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A federal court judge has ruled that seven Wichita police officers who had interactions with Cedric Lofton in the days before his death are entitled to qualified immunity. Lofton’s brother filed a lawsuit on June 13, 2022, stating that the officers violated the 17-year-old’s “constitutional right...
2024 Wheatshocker Nationals Recap at RPM Speedway
Ellis County Fair week got kicked off with the 2024 Wheatshocker nationals with the highly anticipated return of the United Rebel Sprint Series 305's. Joining the sprints were the cruisers, sport compacts and stock cars on Friday. Saturday saw the sprints, sport mods, modifieds and hobby stocks. Visiting victory lane...
75th anniversary celebration of Kansas Merci Boxcar in Hays
This weekend, the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Kansas Merci Boxcar, a gift from France in appreciation of American support, will be celebrated. The ceremony, which will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at Veteran's Park, 1305 Canterbury, will feature Mayor Shaun Musil, Governor Laura Kelly, and a guest speaker who will discuss the unique history of the boxcars.
YMCA to be built on land donated by HRHS at 20th and Lorraine
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Tuesday a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection of 20th Street and Lorraine; it will replace the Hutchinson Y’s current location at 716 E 13th Ave.
Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved
LAWRENCE — Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle. The former students, who initiated meetings with school board members earlier this year while serving as editors of the student newspaper, also question […] The post Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Westlake Ace Hardware unveils new Overland Park store in former Sears spot
A former Sears Home & Life space in Overland Park is now officially home to a new hardware store. Westlake Ace Hardware opened its new Overland Park store over the weekend, at The Fountains shopping center. Ace Hardware is at 6327 W. 119th St. The hardware store occupies a space...
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 17
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court, Interference with LEO and Violation of a Protection Order. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to Appear and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner. NAME: Ehrlich, Cody Wayne. REQUESTED CHARGE(S) Probation Violation. NAME: Miller, Jeremy Michael. REQUESTED CHARGE(S). Use/poss...
Police: 15-year-old shot man walking with his wife in Kansas park
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting during an altercation with a man and his wife who were taking a walk. Just before 11:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a report of a large disturbance at 100 S. Saint Francis in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
Police arrest three on drug related allegations
Junction City police have reported the arrest of three three Junction City residents at 1001 E. 6th Street at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday. --Kacey Maria Selby, 27, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Distribute Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of a Weapon and Taxation; No Drug Tax Stamp. --Michael Louis...
Monica’s Bundt Cake to close unless a new buyer is found
Monica’s Bundt Cake, located in Revolutsia at 2721 E. Central, announced on Tuesday morning they are looking to sell their bakery. Citing personal challenges over the past few months, they put out a heartfelt message hoping to find a new buyer. The bakery will be operating like normal until...
Workshop in gravestone preservation coming to Oak Hill Cemetery
Anyone interested in learning about gravestone cleaning and monument repair is invited to an event at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence for a day of hands-on lessons in preserving historic cemeteries and stones. The event will be hosted by Atlas Preservation as part of their 48StateTour, a nationwide gravestone preservation...
City of Manhattan announces annual Furniture Amnesty Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan is announcing its an annual Furniture Amnesty Day. The City of Manhattan officials said this year’s Furniture Amnesty Day (FAD) event will start at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26 in City Park in Manhattan, Kan. FAD is a free community...
Catfish Tournament to Raise Money for Hammond Family
A catfish tournament has been organized to raise money for Kate Hammond and her two sons who recently lost their husband and father. The tournament will be in conjunction with this year’s Red Bandana Run, which will also raise money for the Hammonds. Matt Wright, the organizer of the...
JoCo moving forward with hotel as new homeless shelter, wants cities to buy-in
After approving late last year a plan to spend $6 million in COVID relief funds to purchase the LaQuinta Inn at 95th Street and I-35 in Lenexa for a homeless shelter, the Johnson County Commission OK’d $60,000 as “seed money” to run the shelter for a year, and wants similar contributions from cities in the county.
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