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Elk County Free Fair Continues This Weekend
The Elk County Free Fair continues today through the weekend in Longton, KS. This afternoon, turtle and kid races will take place at 2 p.m. The pedal tractor pull will be tonight at 5 p.m., and there will be a free barbecue tonight at 6 p.m. The 4-H beef show also takes place tonight at 6 p.m., followed by VIP showmanship. There will also be a food auction at 7 p.m. plus bingo tonight.
Torch Run fundraiser coming to Freddy's July 25
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for a delicious and impactful evening at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers as they team up with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Kansas for the annual "Custard with Cops" fundraiser. On July 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., you can enjoy your favorite Freddy's treats while supporting a fantastic cause.
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 […]
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.
Girard’s Aiden Troike Announces Commitment to John Wood Community College
GIRARD, KS — Girard’s Aiden Troike announced on social that he will be continuing his basketball career and committing to John Wood Community College. Troike had a big senior year for the Trojans this past season. He finished the season averaging 16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals per game. Troike was a […]
Former Kansas speaker of the house dies
PAOLA (KSNT) – A former Kansas speaker of the House of Representatives died this morning at a facility in Paola. According to a House of Representatives spokeswoman, Miami County native Marvin William Barkis passed away in a care facility this morning at the age of 81 years old. Barkis represented Miami County from 1978 to […]
Corn harvest nears in northeast Kansas
PERRY (KSNT) – Harvest season for corn farmers in northeast Kansas is right around the corner. Emma Jenks is an agronomist and a fifth-generation farmer. She grows corn, winter squash and soybeans all on her 225 acres of land. Right now, her main focus is preparing all her crops for this season’s harvest. “Harvest takes […]
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...
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