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2026 four star WR discusses Kansas State visit
While much of the attention has been on the 2025 recruiting class, Kansas State has hosted a few 2026 visitors. Texas quarterback Grant Smith was a major visitor in the 2026 class as was Oklahoma wide receiver Mason James. The Norman native visited K-State on June 22nd. “The visit was really good. The coaching staff […] The post 2026 four star WR discusses Kansas State visit appeared first on On3.
Church cancels clothing giveaway that was scheduled for late July
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A community clothing giveaway that had been scheduled for late July at an East Topeka church has been canceled, organizers said. Organizers say the clothing giveaway had been scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 610 S.E. Lime,
Former Kansas football coach Mark Mangino to be inducted into Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
Over the lifespan of Kansas football, the Mark Mangino era was one of the most successful in program history – one that reached new expectations, new heights, and brought lasting memories to a generation of Jayhawk fans. Now, the former head coach is being recognized for his contributions to...
Walker Hayes cancels Kansas City concert 3 days before show
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Thousands of country music fans will have to make other “Fancy Like” plans on Saturday night. Azura Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs announced the Walker Hayes concert scheduled for July 20, is canceled. A post on the venue’s website said the performance was canceled...
Notebook: KU Football Ready to Kick Ass and Take Names
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Mud volleyball tourney moving to Great Bend Expo grounds
The second Saturday in August is always booked for Great Bend's final summer bash, Party in the Park. A staple during the day-long festival at Veterans Memorial Park is the mud volleyball tournament. With the addition of the splash pad this spring, the mud volleyball tournament is being moved to...
USD 112 hosting childcare meeting July 23 in Holyrood
Bobby Murphy is hitting the ground running in USD 112. The new Central Plains superintendent was hired in January but officially took over the job on July 1. The district is hosting an informational meeting about future childcare opportunities on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Holyrood American Legion, 416 N. Main St.
Big 12 Insiders: Big 12 is standing by if top ACC schools choose to depart
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald dig into the Big 12's approach to adding schools to the conference, including Florida State, Clemson and other ACC schools.
New YMCA facility to be built
The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The announcement came on July 16. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection...
Colby Multi-Purpose Arena, Equestrian Center Star Bond Project approved
The Colby Multi-Purpose Arena and Equestrian Center Star Bond project took a step forward on Tuesday July 2nd when the city council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Funding Agreement for the proposed project. Mike Woofter, representing Colby Investment Group (Developer), stated “while we’re still early in the process, reaching this agreement with the city demonstrates their excitement of the development”.
K-State Football players Avery Johnson, Kam Sallis, meet fans at Manhattan Town Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State Football players Avery Johnson and Kam Sallis met with fans on Thursday morning at the Manhattan Town Center. The event, called “Pizza and Players,” was sponsored by WTC Fiber. Johnson and Sallis signed mini footballs, met fans, and took pictures with Wildcat supporters of all ages. A free pizza lunch was also included for all attendees.
JJ’s That’s Awesome: Wichita’s Mr. Beast Continues To Change the World
Today the AWESOME hails from Wichita. I’m talking about YouTube star MrBeast. He’s known for his charitable initiatives and giving. He had funded surgeries, given away homes, planted 20-million trees and more. Now, he took his talents to the oceans of the world. He announced this week that his TeamSeas initiative has successfully removed over 34-million pounds of trash from the ocean. The project, launched by MrBeast and fellow YouTuber Mark Rober in October 2021, aimed to raise $30-million to remove 30-million pounds of trash from the world’s oceans and rivers. Two days ago, MrBeast shared that TeamSeas exceeded their goal, removing 34,080,191 pounds of trash from oceans worldwide. With all his kindness and giving, a lot of people are wondering what he plans to do next. Giving back in a big way thanks to his success, MrBeast, THAT’S AWESOME.
Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
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