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Junction City Animal Shelter closes temporarily
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City’s Animal Shelter will close temporarily due to a dog testing positive for Parvovirus, the shelter announced on its webpage. The shelter closed its doors on Friday, Aug. 30, due to a dog with the Parvovirus. The shelter will be closed for a minimum of two weeks.
Stormont-Vail clarifies plans for new clinical space in Emporia
Stormont Vail Health confirmed its decision to design and build a new clinical space for its Emporia clinic to The Emporia Gazette this week, a move that contradicts earlier reports suggesting the health system planned to construct an ambulatory surgical center. Tracy O’Rourke, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer...
Unknowns between Newman Regional Health, Stormont Vail dominate packed Q&A
Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking hosted a Q&A session this week, where concerned citizens packed the room seeking clarity on the potential annexation of land recently purchased by Stormont Vail Health and its implications for local healthcare. The event, held Wednesday at the Municipal Courtroom, was designed as an open...
Robert's Words 2024: Kansas State's super fan offers his annual address
Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. This year, he offered a lot of thoughts. More than 4,000 words of thoughts. So. Many. Thoughts.
WSU volleyball tested in opening tournament, wins two of three games
After an exhibition game against Kansas State last week where the Wichita State volleyball team folded after falling behind, head coach Chris Lamb challenged the Shockers to respond to stress. They faced plenty of it in the weekend’s season-opening Kennesaw State Invitational in Kennesaw, Georgia. After a comeback 3-1 win...
Nine Cougars score in 17th ranked Barton women's soccer home opening blowout victory #GoBarton
Nine Cougars found the scoring column Saturday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex as the 17th ranked Barton women's soccer team blanked Highland Community College 16-0. Scoring the third most goals in program history, the home slate opening victory improves Barton to 1-0-1 on the early season while Highland, returning to competition after a three-year hiatus, drops to 0-4-0 on the year.
Wildcats Finish Second and Third in Bob Timmons Classic
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The K-State men's and women's cross country teams kicked off the season on Saturday (Aug. 31) with second and third place team finishes at the Bob Timmons Classic at Rim Rock Farm. The women's team claimed second place with 41 points, while the men's team finished...
Inexperienced cross country runners manage top finishes in season-opening ‘practice meet’
Wichita State head cross country coach Kirk Hunter called the first collegiate race for many new Shockers a “practice meet to get better for the end of the year.”. On Friday night in Hutchinson’s Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Wichita State women’s team finished first in a field of 14 schools, mostly regional community colleges. The men’s team went home with bronze.
North Central Regional Planning Commission Banquet in Salina
The North Central Regional Planning Commission invites the public to its biennial banquet in Salina. The banquet will be on Thursday, October 24 in Salina. The event will feature keynote speaker Aaron Putze, a work-life coach and author. Aaron, who also serves as the Chief Officer of Brand Management and Engagement at the Iowa Soybean Association, will share insights on driving progress, connections and growth in rural communities.
Lord’s Two Goals Leads Spires to 3-1 Win Over Graceland University
LEAVENWORTH, KAN- The University of Saint Mary women’s soccer team secured the win 3-1 over the Graceland University Yellowjackets. Rebecca Lord scored the first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Sadie Dipman soon after Graceland’s Florencia Campondinco scored to keep the game close. Josie Hallier...
Shocker Women Win Terry Masterson Twilight
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Wichita State women's cross country team opened its season with a team win under the lights at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic Friday evening at the Fun Valley Sports Complex. The Shocker women finished first of six teams with 42 points, and the men placed...
🏈 Tigers open season with win over No. 24 Angelo State
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State opened the 2024 football season with a 21-7 win over No. 24 ranked Angelo State at Lewis Field on Friday afternoon in a game postponed from the night before due to lightning. The Tigers claimed their first-ever win over a team from Texas and have now won back-to-back games against AFCA ranked opponents at Lewis Field.
3rd Annual Christian Heady Memorial Car Show
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Young Christian Heady is the son of our KOAM Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady. Christian died of a rare form of cancer in September 2021. Since then a Car Show has been held in his memory. Money raised will go to support kids fighting cancer, just like Christian did.
Altenburg Butter Maker – Pittsburg, KS Farmer
I have already written a story on this blog about a man named Martin Eggers who was born in 1894. I am once again writing about a man named Martin Eggers today, only he is a different Martin Eggers. This Martin Eggers was born on this day, September 1st in 1874. That means today would be a very special birthday for him. He would be 150 years old.
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