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⚾ Shockers earn ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
WICHITA, Kan. -- The Wichita State baseball team has earned the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. The award honors high school and college programs coached by ABCA members that post a grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the current academic year. It's the seventh straight year the Shockers have earned the honor.
Three-year-old revived and taken to hospital after falling into pool in Atlanta Wed.
ATLANTA, KS – A 3-year-old girl was resuscitated and taken to a Wichita hospital late Wednesday after she fell into a swimming pool. A little after 9 p.m., the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. was called to the 600 block of Locust in Atlanta for the report of an unresponsive person. It was quickly determined to be a call involving a child, not breathing, who required immediate medical attention.
Valley Center City Council to vote on letting golf carts on neighborhood streets
Valley Center City Council to vote on letting golf carts on neighborhood streets. An ordnance being discussed by the Valley Center City Council, would allow people who own golf carts, to drive them on streets posted under 30mph.
KBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Salina
SALINA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina, officials said. The Salina Police Department around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday requested that the KBI conduct an investigation into the shooting. Agents and the Crime Scene Response Team from the KBI responded to investigate the incident.
One-time Spring Hill elementary could open again as Catholic school
The now-vacant Hilltop Elementary School near Olathe may welcome students again as early as next year as a private school run by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Archdiocese intends to buy the 4.5-acre property at 16740 W. 175th St. and offer kindergarten through eighth grade education for up to 200 students there.
Body found in Smithville identified as missing Leavenworth man
SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KCTV) - A body found in Smithville has been identified by investigators as a missing man from Leavenworth. The Smithville, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25, that the unidentified individual found deceased on Sunday, July 21 has been identified as Josiah Papa 25, of Leavenworth. As...
End of Summer Craft Event on Saturday July 27
Fort Scott River Room, 3 W. Oak St., is the site of a Second Annual End of Summer Craft. Creations event on July 27 from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Food, Drinks, Crafts are offered for sale. “We will have tees, hats, purses, wallets, trendy bags, bookmarks, keychains, pens, keychains,...
ABILENE TO KICK OFF AMERICA’S 250TH WITH NEW MURAL
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. The Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America’s founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located...
Beatty Family Adds Substantial Gift for Gateway District to Legacy of KU Support
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Beatty family has been linked with the University of Kansas and KU Athletics for seven generations and 130 years — almost as long as KU has had a football program. Obtaining a KU education and cheering on KU Athletics teams are family traditions — as are a passion for serving others and giving back.
Geary County Booking Photos July 25
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Joshua Cotner, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24. Roseanna Bullard, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana,...
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
City matches state law in hours of offering CMB sales
It was another quick night for the Liberal City Commission during its most recent meeting Tuesday evening. The first of the two items of new business for the commission was discussion of Ordinance 4618 concerning modifying the hours of cereal malt beverage sales on Sundays. The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-113 of the City of Liberal Code Book to modify the hours of sale for cereal malt beverages (CMBs) on Sundays.
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
Video: Boswell Media celebrates National Carousel Day
The staff of Boswell Media celebrated National Carousel Day Thursday by taking a ride on the Kosciusko carousel. The carousel is located in the former Ivey National building located on the south side of the square. It was built in Leavenworth, KS in 1978 by the Theel Manufacturing Company. It...
Jayhawk Duo Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas junior Will King and recent KU graduate Davis Cooper represented the KU men's golf program as they were selected as 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Thursday. "I'm really proud of these two guys," Kansas head coach Jamie...
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