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Former Coffeyville Coach Prepares for Life in Big 12
A college football coach with Coffeyville ties is preparing for his first season in the Big 12. Willie Fritz was named the 16th Head Coach of the Houston Cougars in December, looking to guide Houston towards the top of one of the nation's elite conferences. Fritz says every program has...
Kelly Hired as Assistant Volleyball Coach
Former Wichita State standout Brylee Kelly has been named assistant coach at Liberty, announced today by acting head coach Nolan Albrecht. She will join assistant coach Todd Garvey on Albrecht's coaching staff. "I am excited to add Brylee Kelly to the Liberty Volleyball coaching staff!" Albrecht said. "She not only...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
A Missouri law adopted in 2022 requires that all public school elementary students get reading instruction that has proved “highly likely to be effective" (Getty Images). If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots.
U.S. 281 resurfacing to start in Osborne County
The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 281 in Osborne County on Monday, July 22. Project work will consist of a chip seal on 16.5 miles of pavement starting near County Road 412 and ending at the south city limits in Osborne. Traffic through the areas where crews are actively working will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for delays of 15 minutes or less during daylight hours.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Culver, Ottawa County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Culver – public water supply system located in Ottawa County. The advisory was issued because the water system could not maintain the minimum required chlorine residual. Failure to maintain disinfection residual may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination.
Crisis response teams offering assistance in Plainville after youth death
PLAINVILLE—Crisis response counseling is being offered in Plainville today after the death of a local fifth-grader. How the youth, Aiden Sherraden, died has not been released. A caregiver meeting was last night. Peer support groups will be offered today. This is a space for kids/teens to talk to and...
K-State Salina teams place in top 15 at national flight competition for female pilots
SALINA — Student pilots represented Kansas State University Salina in the annual Air Race Classic, a nationwide aviation race featuring only female pilots and offering networking opportunities among fellow aviators. Four pilots competed for K-State Salina: Roxana Linares, a 2024 graduate in professional pilot, Arkansas City; Macy McMillan, a...
Financial card theft is this week's Crimestoppers
On Saturday, July 7, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., a 71 year old male was leaving Walmart, 2900 S. 9th, Salina, Kansas, when he was approached by a male and female subject. The male subject had a $20 bill in his hand and told the victim he had dropped the bill. The victim indicated he had not dropped the bill and the male suspect told the victim to check his wallet.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/18)
RELEASED: Phil Register II on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Domestic Battery, on $40,000 OR bond. RELEASED: Joseph Rogers on Barton County District Court warrants, on total $7,000 OR bond. RELEASED: Joshua Frydendall on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Methamphetamine and One-Way Glass and Sun...
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting for new Early Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting today for its new Early Learning Center. The new center will serve kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old. This adds to the other 13 locations across Manhattan and Wamego, which serve elementary to 18-year-olds. There are 9 classrooms and the club is licensed for 156 kids who will participate in fun activities to prepare them for school. Club members said this facility is crucial to the region.
Tanker fire south of Lyndon shuts down US 75
Update 9:49 a.m.: The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the fuel truck was a 2017 Peterbilt carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel. Roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel was estimated to have burned in the incident. The fire was believed to have started after a tire blew, puncturing the tanker. US 75 is expected to be shut […]
MEDIA RELEASE – Recovered Stolen Vehicle & Warrant Arrests
On Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at 6:41 AM, a law enforcement officer with the Pittsburg Police Department observed a vehicle that was not displaying any state issued license plates turn onto Amber Drive. The Officer turned his patrol vehicle around to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle pulled into the driveway of 1011 Amber Drive. The driver exited the vehicle and quickly entered the residence and closed the door behind him. Further investigation into the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of Joplin, Missouri.
Hit or miss weekend showers and storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an active night of storms, we are kicking off Saturday morning with continued scattered showers across southern Kansas. These will continue through the late morning. Afternoon highs will range from low to mid 80s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. A weak cold front will...
State treasurer: Kansas resident victim of government imposter scam
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office says a resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter. The office says the scammer contacted the victim via phone call and claimed to be a representative of the Kansas State Treasurer’s office. The victim was told that he had recently won a […]
One arrested, one seriously injured after morning assault
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries after an alleged aggravated battery in west Topeka. According to police, a domestic disturbance incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 1300 block of Western Ave that resulted in one person being hospitalized for serious injuries. Police said one […]
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