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ESPN’s Greg McElroy Predicts 2024 Sunflower Showdown Will Have Major CFP Implications
While it’s no secret that the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State will be one of the biggest games of the 2024 college football season, ESPN’s Greg McElroy recently took it one step further. McElroy recently discussed his thoughts on some Week 9 games to watch with...
First Look at El Chinola Mariscos ICT
With summer’s arrival, that means many new food trucks all over town. A number of them can be found in north Wichita. That’s when I came across El Chinola Mariscos ICT. El Chinola Mariscos ICT is a locally owned food truck specializing in Mexican seafood dishes such as ceviche, aguachiles and shrimp cocktail dishes. You can order the seafood fresh or fried. If you want some more traditional dishes, there’s also tacos and quesadillas.
Emporia man arrested in Osage County on suspected drug distribution
An Emporia man faces possible drug distribution charges in Osage County after an alleged domestic disturbance in Melvern. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says deputies were called to the area of Northwest Maple and Northwest Roberts around 10:45 am Friday. While on scene, they say they found 33-year-old 33-year-old Dustin R Davis in the 200 block of Northwest Main with illegal narcotics in his possession.
Trial postponed in wreck that killed 3 girls
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The trial is delayed for a woman charged in a wreck that killed three young girls. Jury selection was to get underway July 8, 2024 in proceedings for Amber Peery. However, Shawnee Co. District Court records show it’s now pushed back to August 12th. An entry states the trial was continued “for good cause.” It is set to last five days.
Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year. Currently, lunch rates for elementary, middle and high school students who are not in the free and reduced-price lunch program are $2.90, $3.10 and $3.15, according to the agenda item. If the proposal is approved, those would increase by 10 cents to $3 for elementary, $3.20 for middle and $3.25 for high schools.
Round out your holiday weekend with Music in the Park
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You can round out your holiday weekend with a little music in the park. The Topeka Santa Fe Band is back at Gage Park Sunday night. It’s their second Music in the Park performance of the summer. The community concert takes place at the Gage...
NWS Wichita three-day forecast for Salina
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation promotes Len Couture
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced the promotion of Len Couture to manager of substation operations. In his new role, Couture will manage the construction, repair, and maintenance of Sunflower’s substation systems while ensuring proper planning and coordination with internal and external entities. A native of Plainville, Kan., Couture obtained...
College football insider dials up hype for Kansas as a potential Big Ten target
Josh Pate sounded optimistic about Kansas's chances to take a step up in the "Power 2" of the SEC and the Big Ten -- and given KU's AAU accreditation, the B1G looms as a much larger possibility for the Jayhawks. “Everybody’s talking about conference realignment,” Pate said on his "Late...
From the beginning: Grand marshal recalls 30 years of Wild West Festival
In his light blue Pontiac Tempest, Bob Swift and his wife, Sandra, led the parade for the 30th-annual Wild West Festival Saturday as the grand marshall. Swift, 80, of Hays, has been on the Wild West Committee since its beginning three decades ago. He became involved with the festival in...
Neighborhood to see park concepts July 9
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The next Grace Arbor Neighborhood meeting July 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army at 700 North Walnut will be to review the next draft of concept plans for a neighborhood park next to the Salvation Army with officials from the Hutchinson Parks Department.
Motorcyclist crashed in construction zone, fell 35 feet below highway
KANSAS CITY —A motorcyclist was critically injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Saturday in Kansas City. According to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina, a Kawasaki motorcycle was northbound on U.S. 169 Highway. The motorcycle was traveling too fast to maintain control on the curve just prior to the US 9 Highway exit.
Beyond Brown at Hutchinson Public Library Wednesday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The momentous 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case dismantled racial segregation in public schools. Yet, the segregation experienced by Mexican and Mexican American students is often overlooked. This presentation looks at the ways the Latino communities banded together to fight discrimination and demand equal protection under the law, focusing special attention on Kansas examples.
VIDEO: 600 Enjoy “Daddy Bud Day”
Last year 400 people showed up for a renewed North Salina block party. This year there were 600 people who enjoyed “Daddy Bud Day” in Pacific Park. “Daddy Bud Day” culminated with an all star basketball game, with spectators lined up several rows deep surrounding the playground court. Leading up to the game there was free food, games, and fellowship.
It's Your Business has Ahmed Harazeen, Christine Wills, Christine Potter and April Holman
Hires Stormont Vail Health announced Ahmed Harazeen, a board-certified neurologist specializing in diagnosing and managing various neurological conditions, would be joining the Stormont Vail neurology team. Harazeen provides care at the Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave. in Topeka. Harazeen is a native Jordanian who grew up in the United Arab Emirates...
Two Arlington pitchers were the best in Legion all-star game
Pitching throughout the game wasn’t always of the top quality during the July 4 American Legion District 17 All-Star baseball contest. The 11 different hurlers used combined to walk 12 batters, hit six more and toss a half dozen wild pitches, which all slowed the pace of the seven-inning event.
What to expect at Culver’s ahead of their grand opening
Wichita’s first Culver’s is set to open Monday, July 8. Located at 3220 N. Maize Road in northwest Wichita, we stopped in to give readers an idea of what to expect in terms of what’s on the menu. The fast-casual restaurant started in 1984 in Wisconsin. They...
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