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2024 HS Football Previews: St. Mary’s Colgan Panthers
PITTSBURG, KS — St. Mary’s Colgan football is a program of tradition, culture, and victories. At 11-1, head coach Shawn Seematter’s Panthers went all the way to the state semifinals in 2023. Losing nine starters on both sides of the ball this season, Seematter said his program is used to adapting to change. “Your team […]
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 25
Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NAME: Ardis,Brittany NicoleREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm, Robbery. NAME: Baker,Alyssa Sara...
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on the University of Kansas campus is turning 100 years old. KU Libraries staff members have planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule. The library gets its name from Carrie Watson, who graduated as one of 10 students in KU’s fifth...
Shockers Fall in Exhibition Opener
WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State dropped the 2024 exhibition opener against (RV) Kansas State 29-27, 25-20, 25-17 on Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers took a 19-14 lead in the opening set, but Kansas State rallied with an 8-2 run to claim a slim 22-21 advantage. The two teams then traded the next 12 points as Wichita State fought off four set point opportunities, but eventually the Wildcats put the set away via a kill from Meg Brown and a Shocker attack error. Wichita State got five kills in the opening frame from Emerson Wilford and four from Brooklyn Leggett, hitting .216 in the set to the Wildcats .213. Morgan Stout added three kills, a solo block and two block assists.
Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup
Community members will come together to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence. This year’s third annual event will be broken up into two days — Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 — with the first day focusing on programming, and a vendor fair on the second day.
16th Speedy PD Race for Parkinson's the most succesful yet
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 16th-annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s Disease occurred at Tuttle Creek State Park on Saturday. The event featured its highest number of runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to date. Meadowlark Hills Special Programs Director Michelle Haub was thrilled with the turnout. “It’s so refreshing...
Shockers Add Three to Women’s Basketball Staff
Wichita State's women's basketball head coach Terry Nooner has expanded his coaching staff by adding strength and conditioning coach Jasmine Morris along with graduate assistants Shomari Harris and Mandy Willems. Morris strengthens the program with her experience in designing training programs at Florida Atlantic, while Harris brings professional playing experience and coaching knowledge from Kilgore College. Willems adds to the team's shooting prowess, having set records at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and gaining coaching experience at Johnson County Community College. Nooner expresses enthusiasm about each new member's potential impact on the team’s success.
HaysMed welcomes new hospitalist, Anum Khan, MD
HaysMed is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Anum Khan to our medical team. Dr. Khan is a board-certified physician with specialized training in internal and hospital medicine. Her dedication to excellence is further demonstrated through her extensive internal medicine residency in Chicago, IL, where she trained at the...
Lawrence County farmers hopeful authorities can get stolen pregnant cattle back
WENTWORTH, Mo. (KY3) - Farmers in Wentworth, Missouri, say they were blindsided this month when someone stole cattle from their historic farm. Barry and Jeanna Meritt have owned Dayspring Farm in Wentworth for nearly half a century. It’s a 450-acre farm passed down through several generations, but to the couple, it’s more than just land. It’s about its history.
Structure fire in Joplin sends black smoke visible for miles
JOPLIN, Mo. — Black smoke could be seen for miles from a large structure fire in Joplin. It happened at 2nd and High Avenue in Joplin this evening. The home, along with a shed in the backyard and several cars, became fully engulfed in flames. Nearby residents said they...
Big Lots Closing 300 Stores Including 6 in Missouri
It's not completely unexpected, but still sad that Big Lots announced today that they're closing more than 300 stores and I've confirmed that includes a half dozen locations in Missouri. The news broke today thanks to a filing by Big Lots with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the Big...
Sheriff: College student drowns swimming in Kansas river
NEOSHO COUNTY —A college student swimming with friends drowned Saturday. Just after 6:00 p.m August 24, Sheriff's Deputies along with the Chanute Fire Department and Kansas Game Wardens were dispatched to Detners Dam at 207th Road and Grady after report of a drowning, according to Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor.
Hot again Monday, isolated storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that isolated storms will be possible on Monday as hot weather continues for the start of the week. Isolated showers and storms will continue this evening over portions of central and western Kansas. The overall threat of severe weather will remain low.
Ellis County seeks members for new county library board
The Ellis County Board of Commissioners are requesting citizen interest in being apart of the new Ellis County Library Board. To be eligible for the appointment, the person must live within the new taxing district of the Ellis County Library, which is anyone who lives in Ellis County, but not within the city limits of Hays or Ellis.
A Heat Burst Happened Sunday Morning: What Is It??
Sounds like something out of science fiction, right? These are relatively rare, but sometimes, the temperature can jump rapidly in the early morning hours, like it did in Wichita Sunday morning. So how does it happen? What do you need to see the thermometer jump 10 degrees without much warning?...
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