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Hays Scouts hike 50 miles in New Mexico mountains
Two groups of Hays Boy Scouts scaled mountains and tromped through the desert during more than 50-mile hiking excursions in Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure in Cimarron, New Mexico, June 9-18. Groups of boys from Troop 101 and girls from Troop 1o1G made the trip. However, the boys and girls...
Kesler family supporting aspiring bankers at FHSU
First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in banking possible. With a newly established scholarship, Jeff hopes to show Fort...
Helping 'lower the hurdles': SENT launches new services in southeast Topeka
SENT Inc. is wrapping its arms around the southeast Topeka community with its newest services. Starting in late August, SENT will provide an array of new services, including more health and food accessibility in the Avondale East Building, 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Sent members also are hosting an open...
Police: Kan. suspect poured glue all over vehicles
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal destruction of property in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 3p.m. Friday, officers listed a 26-year-old man as the victim. He reported a known suspect poured glue all over...
Sheriff’s office investigates discovery of body Monday morning southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A portion of S.W. Auburn Road just southwest of Topeka was shut down Monday morning as Shawnee County sheriff’s officials investigated the discovery of a body in that area. Crews had been called around 9:50 a.m. Monday to investigate a body that was reported to...
Auburn road reopens, body found
Update 3:36 p.m.: The sheriff’s office has identified the deceased as Lowell W. Lence, 80, of Topeka. Update 12:50 p.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that Southwest Auburn Road has been reopened. More information is expected to be released. Update 11 a.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that a dead body has been discovered in the 4400 […]
Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
Democrats’ efforts to dispose of President Joe Biden finally bore fruit Sunday, as the octogenarian exited the presidential race with (I imagine) a snarl and an under-his-breath “malarkey.” Panicky politicos feared a total GOP takeover of Washington, D.C. Now they have a clean slate and a huge task in front of them: finding someone else […] The post Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90
Incumbent state Rep. Carl Maughan suspended his reelection campaign after a DUI arrest. That drew three challengers — Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry and Darren Pugh — into the Republican primary for District 90. The winner of the primary takes on Tracy Edingfield in the general election this November. The primary election is Aug. 6. You […] The post Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90 appeared first on The Beacon.
Meddys to Open Salina Location
A restaurant known for its authentic Mediterranean food is planning a Salina location. According to Salina Downtown, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, in a building which most recently housed a Safelite auto glass repair business. According to Meddys, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu,...
Emporia city official pleased with first Civic Leadership Institute
Emporia’s first Civic Leadership Institute is a rousing success, according to Director of Special Projects Tayler Wash. Twenty residents have been involved, meeting weekly with city administrators and department heads since early June to learn more about operations like water and wastewater treatment, the Municipal Airport, streets, utilities and budgets.
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.
Kansas artist completes 108-foot wheat mural on grain elevator
Talented Kansas-based mural artist Mindy Allen has recently finished her largest project to date — a 108-foot-tall mural on a grain elevator in rural Inman. The mural project began nearly five weeks ago, timed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of turkey red winter wheat’s introduction to Kansas. Allen, whose business is called Mindy’s Murals, was determined to honor this milestone accurately. She even engaged the community by setting up a donation poll on Facebook, allowing locals to vote on the color of the combine featured in the mural.
Couple sought after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident scene arrested in Oklahoma
Two people wanted after allegedly leaving the scene of a drug crime in Council Grove and driving to Oklahoma to escape justice have been arrested. Meagann Mason and Colby Ross were arrested Sunday at an unspecified location in Oklahoma, according to Morris County Crime Stoppers. They could be extradited to face charges at a later time.
RCPD: $1,800 burglary at Dairy Queen
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan. Just after 11a.m. Saturday, officers filed a report of burglary in the 3100 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Dairy Queen reported an unknown subject enter the business over...
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, […]
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.
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