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‘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...
Topeka police investigate 11th homicide of 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person is dead after an overnight shooting in Topeka on Saturday, marking the Topeka Police Department’s 11th homicide investigation of the year. Officers responded to the 2900 block of SW Topeka Blvd. at around 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers say they located […]
Pottawatomie Co. Fair gets moo-ving with theme "Dancing with the Steers"
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Pottawatomie Co. Fair invites you to Onaga for a whole week of fun. Their theme this year is “Dancing with the Steers!”. 4H ambassadors Vanessa Jones, Liberty Sharpe and August Stutzman visited Eye on NE Kansas to share a bit about their events. The...
Heart of a Tiger: Profiles of 2 determined first-year medical school students
At Fort Hays State University, our resolve to outlast and achieve is exemplified by many tales of grit and perseverance. Recently, Fort Hays State University students Chris Crawford, Morgan (Hammersmith) Turner, and Maleigha Schmidt quietly made history. They just completed their first year of medical school at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM), not through the typical route but by participating in a trailblazing partnership that promises to reshape healthcare in rural Kansas.
Why finding enough substitute teachers is a daily challenge for Wichita schools
In the gig worker era of Uber and DoorDash, Wichita Public Schools seeks its own on-demand employees — substitute teachers. COVID-19 pandemic troubles, low wages and licensing hurdles have over the last five years tamped down the number of people signing up to substitute teach. “There’s assignments that don’t get filled almost every day,” recruiter […] The post Why finding enough substitute teachers is a daily challenge for Wichita schools appeared first on The Beacon.
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.
KCAC tournaments no longer coming to Great Bend
The City of Great Bend and the Great Bend Recreation Commission announce that the KCAC Softball and Baseball Championship will no longer be held in Great Bend. The decision comes as a result of new leadership and revised strategic goals within the KCAC, which include selecting a location with more hotel accommodations and a more central position relative to the league's schools.
Hutch Rec Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Block by Block Investment Program Celebrates Success
HUTCHINSON, Kan — The Block by Block Investment Program, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and managed by the Housing Commission in partnership with Hutch Rec, is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2024 grant cycle. This innovative program, part of Hutch Rec’s Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, has seen remarkable engagement and investment from homeowners, significantly enhancing the curb appeal and fostering a strong sense of community across Hutchinson’s neighborhoods.
Lawrence Municipal Court to accept $15 of school supplies to cover $50 of fines
For a second year running, Lawrence Municipal Court is holding a school supply drive that will allow people to pay off $50 in fines with $15 worth of school supplies. “Participants can purchase $15 worth of new school supplies from the approved supply list below and bring them to the Lawrence Municipal Court along with the receipt to get $50 credited towards a traffic infraction and/or parking fines,” according to a Friday news release from the city.
Jerome Tang on Why He Stayed at K-State: ‘My Family and I, We Love the Time in Manhattan’
Despite receiving interest from several Power Five powerhouse programs, Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang decided to sign an extension that would keep him in Manhattan through the 2031 season. Tang, who is coming off his second season as head coach with the Wildcats, has already produced...
🐂 Hutch native scores 86-point ride for lead in Pretty Prairie
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Kansas Largest Night Rodeo is halfway complete, and the top spot in the bull riding is Hutchinson native, Adam (AJ) Mast. Mast scored an 86-point ride on Buetler & Son Rodeo's Bomb Squad on Thursday night. The 19-year-old is in his first year on the...
Bee Jay Bats Silent Against Bat Cats
The Liberal Bee Jays dropped their third straight game on Thursday night. The Great Bend Bat Cats, topped the Jays 4-1 at Veterans Park in Great Bend. Liberal had just one hit. Jhett Huffman pitched five innings allowing one earned run. Logan Wade worked three scoreless innings with three strikeouts....
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (July 19-21)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Eddytorial: A Wichita By E.B. Podcast. Give us a listen!. Available on...
Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills launches “ReStore” program
The Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills announced on Thursday the launching of “Hope ReStored,” a program dedicated to helping local low-income families meet their furniture needs. The program operates through the Habitat for Humanity’ “ReStore”,. Hope ReStored works with local organizations such...
One year later: Chalk the Town flourishes during Third Thursday
One year ago, Kara Vaughn of Hutchinson chalked her driveway and got asked to remove the drawings from her landlord. One year later, Vaughn’s mission to bring the community together through chalk flourished in downtown Hutchinson at Third Thursday. “I've learned more about chalk artists and how there are...
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