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JCHS alumni stones are put in place
On Friday, members of the Junction City High School Alumni Association placed alumni stones in front of Junction City High School. In the future, the stones will feature aluminum plaques, which will be engraved and installed by current students, of prominent alumni and those who were memorialized at the former high school.
USD 501 to hold auction for surplus items
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Schools USD 501 will hold an auction for various pieces of equipment including, vehicles, welding gear, trailers and more later this month. USD 501 will be holding the surplus equipment auction at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at 125 SE 27th St. Some items listed in the auction include, but […]
McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19
McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist to reach platinum sales. Crystal won a Grammy for “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and she has received numerous accolades, including CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” twice, three ACM Awards, and four AMAs. Named the Most Performed Country Female Artist from 1975-1985, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.Crystal Gayle – McPherson Opera House.
SMSD News: Summer 2024 bond construction update
Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) has been busy with construction activity this summer, thanks to the community-approved bond referendum from January 2021. The bond has funded the rebuild of five elementary schools, with the final two projects currently underway. Rushton Elementary is slated to open in August 2024. Following that, Tomahawk Elementary will welcome students in the fall of 2025. These new buildings are designed to offer state-of-the-art educational spaces that align with the district’s strategic goal to be ranked among the finest school districts in the nation, employing exceptional educators where all learners achieve their full potential.
20 N. Main is Renovated and Ready For Tenants
A business space in Historic Downtown Fort Scott is available to rent. In 2021, Sandra Davis and her husband Donald purchased the former J&W Sport Shop at 20 North Main and were there briefly before moving their businesses to the former Bartlesmeyer Jewelry Store at 1519 S. National in 2022.
McCain Performance Series single tickets go on sale July 22 for most shows
The 2024-2025 McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University returns this fall with a full line-up of musicians, Broadway musicals, and more. Broadway smash hits "THE BOOK OF MORMON," "Dear Evan Hansen," "STOMP" and "Menopause The Musical 2"; blues/gospel/rock artists The Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland; country music attractions Blackberry Smoke, Aaron Watson, The Gatlin Brothers, vintage pop rockers The Righteous Brothers, Starship, Foghat, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and The Pointer Sisters; jazz giants Kurt Elling and The Yellowjackets; and shows for the whole family including "The Aluminum Show" and The Peking Acrobats highlight the series.
Manhattan Housing Authority secures $16.5 million low-income tax credit for Sunflower Flats project
The Manhattan Housing Authority announced on Friday that they had secured a $16.5 million low-income housing tax credit from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for the Sunflower Flats project. “We are incredibly grateful to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for their support and investment in our community,” said executive director...
Nusser wins feature on Friday at Fairgrounds
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — "That was fun." "Yeah, it was." Those were the sentiments of one of the USAC Silver Crown drivers to a crew member coming out from the infield of the half-mile oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Friday night as they practiced for the 100-lap feature that will highlight Saturday night's program.
🏀 Hutch High grad to compete in TBT this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson High School graduate, Caleb Walker, will once again compete in The Basketball Tournament this weekend for the AfterShocks. Walker graduated from Hutch High in 2008 before going on to play two seasons at Butler Community College in El Dorado and then his final two seasons at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart
To those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, look no further than the south Lawrence Walmart. Watson’s Barbershop relocated to Walmart Supercenter at 3300 Iowa St. in May, joining a small number of barbershops operating inside Walmart stores in the U.S. “Just the feel of being in...
Amid global technology disruption, flights canceled, tag offices closed
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - “Today was not a security or cyber incident.”. Those are the words of CrowdStrike President and CEO George Kurtz. The company is behind a major outage that globally impacted banks, airlines and businesses. “We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for...
Moonlight Market: Christmas in July
First Warn 5 Meteorologist Greg Bennett joins My KC LIVE from Shawnee’s Moonlight Market. This week’s theme is Christmas in July and will begin at 4pm! Greg chats with the co-founder of Friction Beer, Brent Anderson, about what the market means to them. Shawnee’s Moonlight Market returns on...
Cair Paravel Latin School hires this 20-year-old as its next head girls basketball coach
TOPEKA — A young and familiar face will patrol the sidelines for Cair Paravel girls basketball this winter. The Lions appointed 20-year old and current Washburn University student Jaley Barkley to the head coaching position this summer. “It has been really fun for the past few weeks because it has been a different dynamic being such a young coach,” Barkley said. “I am excited for the new challenge and the journey ahead.” ...
Great Bend council denies rezoning of Baker Ave. property
In May, the Great Bend City Council moved to send a rezoning request on Baker Avenue back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. Property owner Jack Manases wants to rezone the real estate at 1620 Baker from R-2 (two-family) to C-2 (general commercial). The council was leery about spot-zoning a...
Demetris Gadson arrested in connection with Topeka homicide death of Dedra Simmons
Topeka police said they arrested a man Friday in connection with the homicide death that morning of a woman in central Topeka. Demetris Terrill Gadson, 32, was taken into custody in connection with crimes linked to the death of Dedra L. Simmons, 38, of Topeka, said Lt. Ronnie Connell of the Topeka Police Department. ...
Clay Center Elks 1st Annual Hardship Tour to Collect Funds for Hammond Family
The Clay Center Elks’ Lodge No. 2253 is holding their first annual Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Hardship Tour. The event will take place at the Clay Center Elks’ Lodge on July 26 from 4-10 p.m. The Hardship Tour’s main event will be a Bike Show with the crowd favorite winning a $100 cash prize. Entry for the show is $10. The event will also feature a pulled pork meal in exchange for a $10 donation and music from blues artist Rick Stanley.
📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - A&G Cafe - Vol. 51
Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays." A and G Cafe. On May 18, 1931, brothers Art and Gus Thodis embarked...
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