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For Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a vote for Missouri Amendment 4 on August 6 is ‘a bad idea.’ Supporters say it’s about ‘adequate funding’ for KC police
Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep this big-city community safe, but the mayor of Kansas City since 2019, Quinton Lucas, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials. KSMU’s Gregory Holman has this interview.
⚾ Monarchs open NBC World Series Thursday in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. — The 90th annual NBC World Series begins on Thursday at Eck Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University. The Hutchinson Monarchs are scheduled to play the first game of the tournament, Thursday at 6 p.m. against TPA Texas. The Monarchs are the defending NBC World Series champions.
Former Shocker preparing athletes for the Paris Olympics
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The 2024 Olympic Games begin Friday, and one former Shocker will be there to coach athletes to success. Mellanee Welty grew up in Wichita. She attended Maize High School, and before becoming the decorated track and field coach she is today, Welty was a Wichita State Shocker. “At the conference meets, […]
Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
As difficult as Mass Street made its second-round matchup in the Basketball Tournament look for much of Monday night, it made the Elam Ending look just as easy.
Lagerald Vick hit a pair of 3-pointers and Sam Cunliffe added one more, all in a row. Vick’s second was the game-winner as the Kansas alumni team took down Florida TNT 76-59 at Charles Koch Arena. Mass Street allowed a whopping 15 offensive rebounds and went 7-for-15 from the...
Right Place at the Right Time
Matt Wells enters the office and immediately starts to clean. The large black leather chair in the far corner needs to be rotated just slightly and the papers upon the desk, all eight of them, need to be stacked. "The guys have been in here," Wells says, as he appears content with his housecleaning and returns to his venti Pike Place with a splash of almond milk that he sips at about this time each morning.
Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze Verbally Commits to Pitt State University
PITTSBURG, KS — Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze announced her commitment to Pitt State University to join their women’s soccer program. Hotze has worked her way to becoming not only one of the best soccer players in Southeast Kansas, but also in the state. Hotze had a big junior year for the Lady Purple Dragons. She had […]
Crews work house fire in central Topeka
Update 9:50 a.m.: The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) reports that just before 7 a.m. they were called to the 1100 block of SW Clay St. for reports of a house fire. When crews arrived they found a home with smoke coming from the attic. A neighboring home received minor damage from the fire. The cause […]
Taking Stock: Abilene rodeo celebrates 25 years of horses, bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the stock contractor for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 22
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hitOutside warrant/NCIC hitInterf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrantFail to yield at stop or yield sign. NAME: Burdine,Matthew Stanley. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving While Suspended. No Proof Of Insurance. Speeding; maximum limits. Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation. Outside...
‘The league is in trouble’ claim NFL fans after Patrick Mahomes’ incredible deep shot to Xavier Worthy in Chiefs camp
NFL fans fear a Kansas City Chiefs threepeat after Patrick Mahomes showed immediate chemistry with his new receiving options in camp. The Chiefs returned to training at the weekend ahead of the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Quarterback Mahomes is hoping to lead Kansas City to a historic third consecutive Super...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Scattered evening storms, temps to turn up
Scattered showers have dotted the Kansas sky near and north of I-70 this afternoon. Storm coverage will continue to increase west of I-135 through the evening due to a disturbance tracking through the area. The chance for severe weather is low, but a random storm could produce gusty winds. There...
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
Earlier this month, Perry Lake rose to its highest levels since 2019, when water levels were more than double their averages, according to the United State Geological Survey. At its recent peak on July 10, the lake, which is northeast of Topeka, held more than 342,000 acre-feet of water, which is only slightly above the average for the reservoir.
Kansas Sees Potential Storms Today, Highs Reaching 90s by Wednesday
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect a varied weather pattern this week, starting with a slight chance of thunderstorms today and tonight, particularly across central Kansas. According to the US National Weather Service in Wichita, there is a 15-20% chance of showers and storms today, with highs ranging...
INSIGHT KANSAS: Kansas childcare is unaffordable for most families
Last month during the state legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s childcare tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce and weaken “traditional families”.
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