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Willy Agada delivers equalizer for Sporting KC in 1-1 draw with St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Willy Agada scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute, lifting Sporting KC to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis. Agada scored with a header from the center of the box, finishing off a well-placed pass by Alan Pulido. Sporting’s Tim Melia made a big save in the 86th minute and St. Louis was limited to three shots on goal to Kansas City’s six. Roman Bürki made five saves for St. Louis. Nökkvi Thórisson got St. Louis on the board first, working hard to set up his right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 42nd minute.
CEO of reStart Plans to Renovate Hotel into Homeless Center
The non-profit organization, reStart, is in the process of repurposing a La Quinta hotel in Lenexa, KS into a homeless center. reStart assists individuals at risk of and experiencing homelessness through prevention, straight outreach, and by providing temporary and permanent housing. reStart also provides clinical and unemployment services to unhoused individuals with their goal being to provide an exit from homelessness. reStart CEO, Stephanie Boyer, believes Johnson County has been making strides to help the unhoused in the community.
Geary County Commissioners are in session Monday
The 2023 County audit presentation is on the agenda at 10:45 a.m. Monday for the Geary County Commission. There will also be a joint meeting with the County Public Building Commission at 11 a.m. The agenda for that session includes a Hospital Update and the Geary County Detention Center Feasibility Study.
The Junction City 515 Report
It is hard to not wax poetic as I draft this 5-15 report. I sit in the brief chasm between 9 and a half years of a 34+ year veteran of city administration and Monday morning where the interim city manager arrives in-person. I figured that the City would be sailing smoothly over just four days upon Allen Dinkel’s retirement.
Flint Hills District welcomes Deb Andres
The K-State Research & Extension Flint Hills District Board and staff extend a warm welcome to our new Family & Community Wellness Agent, Deb Andres, M.S., CFCS-HDFS. While not a stranger to the area, Andres began her new position at her primary office location in Council Grove on Monday, July 8 and has hit the ground running with all things related to Fair season!
Rodeo time in Junction City
( Photos by Anthony Gorges ) The Junction City Rodeo opened Friday night. There were events ranging from bull riding to the calf scramble. The rodeo continues Saturday evening at 7:30 at the arena on South Spring Valley Road. There is a Special Needs Rodeo from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday.
Economist: Economy weak across Midwest
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss told Hutch Post that his Rural Mainstreet survey is still showing weakness in the economy for this part of the country. "This is a survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of 10 states, including Kansas, right down the middle, mid-section of the country," Goss said. "The overall rating for July was not good. In fact, this is the lowest that we've recorded this year, and it's certainly down from this time last year. And what we're seeing is just the rural Main Street economy, driven a lot by agriculture and energy, just not holding up very well."
Hutch Treat! KTJ Gets First Career USAC Silver Crown Win at Salt City
Hutchinson, Kansas (July 20, 2024)………After five career runner-up finishes in USAC Silver Crown competition, Kevin Thomas Jr. had no desire for any more “second” thoughts during Saturday night’s inaugural Murphy Tractor & Equipment Salt City 100 at Hutchinson, Kansas’ Salt City Speedway. Thomas’...
Kansas Forecast: Warm-Up Brings 90-Degree Heat to Wichita
Wichita, KS – A significant warming trend is set to sweep through Wichita next week, bringing temperatures into the 90s by midweek. The US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas has issued a forecast predicting a gradual increase in temperatures starting Monday. According to the NWS, Monday’s high will be...
Annual ‘Create Campaign Forum’ empowers minority entrepreneurs
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Dozens of entrepreneurs gathered in Wichita on Saturday to network, sharing business strategies and struggles at the annual Create Campaign Forum. Create Campaign is a Wichita nonprofit organization that provides resources and mentorship to assist minority-owned businesses in starting and expanding. Its yearly forum is designed for minority entrepreneurs who frequently encounter obstacles in the business world, including representation, funding, and language barriers.
Fans Think Taylor Swift Tipped Off Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' Gender Reveal
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany may have gotten scooped on their own gender reveal. The couple shared an adorable Instagram video on July 19 showing their two children playing a game of tic-tac-toe to reveal the gender of their yet-to-arrive sibling. The video showed that baby No. 3 will be a girl, which Swift may have already revealed earlier in the week.
How Kansas politicians gave a controversial property tax break to businesses
When Kansas politicians passed a compromise tax cut plan last month, the deal included a little-known policy change that gives a tax break to certain businesses. The 1031 exchange provision is a complex piece of tax policy that received little attention, despite being controversial when it wasn't bundled into a bigger tax package. Supports...
'Where you live matters': Kansas women have less access to affordable health care
Women in Kansas have a harder time accessing and affording health care than in most other states, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund. The report, published Thursday, ranked Kansas 32nd in the U.S. based on how well the state’s health system works for women. It placed sixth out of seven states in the Plains region, ahead of Missouri.
Feeling like (early) fall today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says today will feel more like fall with high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s which is normal for mid to late September. While a stray shower or two cannot be ruled out this morning, most areas will be dry with clearing skies this afternoon.
Woman critically injured in shooting at Cessna Park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: According to WPD, the shooting occurred in the 5300 block of E Kincaid. Police found a 27-year-old woman who had a gunshot wound to her lower body. WPD said they are questioning a suspect and believe this is an isolated incident with no ongoing threat...
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