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Salina On Tap Volunteers Sought
Volunteers are being sought to be a part of the biggest fall beer sampling event in the area, and at the same time help several different area nonprofit organizations. Salina on Tap is offering a unique opportunity to fund raise. Volunteers ages 21 and older are being sought to help perform tasks at the event which include beer pouring, ice handling, ticket scanning and more. Every volunteer that signs up, and shows up, will earn the nonprofit $10. Non profits include AMBUCS, the Salina Area United Way, and the Love, Chloe Foundation.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Richardson and Huish Look to Continue Points Battle Heading into WaKeeney Speedway
8/22/2024 WaKeeney, Kansas (www.urssracing.com) - For the second time this season the United Rebel Sprint Series heads to WaKeeney Speedway. The 3/8 mile will play host to not only the Winged Warriors, but as well as the High Plains Kansas DirtCar Late Model Series. Here are the top storylines entering...
Wichita Announces Changes To Upcoming Season Schedule
WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. 22) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, AHL’s San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today several changes that pertain to our upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 season. The game originally scheduled on Saturday, November 23 has...
Bishop Carroll looks for bounce back after first losing season in nearly three decades
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - Last year was an uncharacteristic one for the Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles. A program that always finds ways to compete as one of the best in not just the GWAL, but all of class 5A, fell to its first losing record in nearly three decades.
Olathe woman receives $25,000 prize from Sonic Slam Inning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An Olathe woman left Kauffman Stadium $25,000 richer Wednesday night. Mendy King was presented with her check for winning the “Sonic Slam Inning” on June 15 when MJ Melendez hit a grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Royals and Sonic hold...
Lenexa City Council OKs another piece of Cedar Canyon West project
Another component of the 112-acre Cedar Canyon West mixed residential and commercial development received approval from the Lenexa City Council this week. On Tuesday, the council unanimously approved a preliminary plan and plat for Cedar Canyon Attached Villas, a duplex subdivision that is part of the larger Cedar Canyon West development at the southwest corner of 99th and 100th streets, east of Canyon Creek Boulevard.
Busy Stretch For Lucas Oil MLRA Begins At Lakeside Speedway & I-70 Speedway
Wheatland, Missouri (August 20, 2024) – The Lucas Oil MLRA will return to the dirt this weekend with a double header of action surrounding the Kansas City area. This will also mark the first series event since June 7th, where last season’s Sunoco Race Fuel Rookie of the Year Dillon McCowan scored his first career MLRA victory at the Callaway Raceway.
Former Mobile Response Team staff blame high turnover, Bert Nash management for temporary service disruptions
Douglas County’s Mobile Response Team was touted as an alternative to dispatching law enforcement and emergency services to people in crises and a conduit to help community members tap into suicide prevention and mental health resources. Two years since MRT’s launch, former employees say the service remains crucial, but its reach has been hampered by an environment filled with high turnover and retaliation.
Topeka Food Truck festival opens this weekend at Gage Park, what to expect
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The next Topeka Food Truck Festival is just around the corner with plenty of fun activities and different foods for locals to try. Topekans can head down to Gage Park’s West Lake Shelter House and amphitheater to take part in the festival which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, […]
Kansas volleyball begins season ranked 13th nationally, 1st in Big 12
Coming off an incredibly successful 2023 season that saw Kansas volleyball have three All-Big 12 First Teamers, an All-Big 12 Second Teamer, an All-Big 12 Freshman Teamer, the Big 12 Setter of the Year, the Big 12 Coach of the Year, finish ranked 17th nationally with a 24-6 record and host NCAA tournament games, the expectations are even loftier for 2024.
Gene Weir brings winning legacy to Blue Valley North in 1st year as head coach
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gene Weir, the new head football coach at Blue Valley North, is diving into his role with enthusiasm and experience. “I like coaching," Weir said. "I have no intention of quitting or even thinking about retirement." Known for his impressive coaching career and multiple state...
Plugging into certain EV charging stations in Overland Park won’t be free much longer
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Electric vehicle owners will soon pay a price to plug in at certain charging stations in Johnson County. Members of the Overland Park City Council passed a resolution that would charge people per kilowatt-hour during Monday evening’s meeting. The city manager will also be...
Twin sisters begin collegiate hoops journeys at different Kansas schools for first time
DE SOTO, Kan. (KCTV) - For as long as they can remember, Amanda Tower and Addison Tower have been inseparable. “Addison just gets me,” Amanda said. “She knows who I am, she understands what I am.”. “I’ve had her with me my whole life,” Addison added. “We’ve done...
Emporia City Commission considers $1 Stormwater Utility Fee to address long-standing infrastructure needs
The Emporia City Commission is considering adding a stormwater utility fee to Emporia water users' bills next year. The $1 fee would start in September 2025 — if commissioners decide to take action on it during their next session on Sept. 4 — would be used to help pay for much-needed stormwater utility work that has been left outstanding throughout the city for years.
2024 Kansas Ag Growth Summit Welcomes Ag Community to Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. — More than 300 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas came together on August 20–21 at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam expressed his appreciation for those who attended this year’s...
Wheat Scoop: Wheat U Follow-Up
Roughly 130 wheat and sorghum growers listened to insights and recommendations on seed technology, foliar fungicide applications, grain marketing and more as part of the recent Sorghum U/Wheat U. The free, one-day event in Wichita on August 13 was sponsored by High Plains Journal, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Wheat,...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1752 – Risks in the Long-term…Conference for Landowners in Kansas
00:01:05 – Strategic Risk for Farmers and Ranchers: Beginning today’s show is Brady Brewer, K-State associate professor in agricultural economics, to talk about long-term strategic risk in operations and what can help prepare managers to withstand unplanned concerns. 00:12:05 – Kansas Landowner Conference: K-State’s Ashlee Westerhold and Robin...
Kansas water treatment plants find moderate levels of influenza
KANSAS (KSNT) – Earlier this month, four water treatment plants that serve a combined population of 180,000 in Kansas, reported moderate levels of influenza in wastewater. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been monitoring an outbreak of the influenza A (H5N1) bird flu. Since 2022, the H5N1 bird flu has killed more […]
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