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Delegate from NW Kansas attends Republican National Convention
Kansas made its presence felt at the Republican National Convention, with Hays local and delegate Travis Couture-Lovelady representing the Sunflower State. This marks Couture's fourth convention since 2012, held this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for Republican Party delegates to select their presidential nominees. Couture attended the RNC from July 15...
New $2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health care services for children and their […] The post New $2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 20
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): In transit from Sheffield, Alamaba. NAME: Matlock, Joshua Aaron. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Nolte, Jan-Hendrik. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. NAME: Skelton, Katy Danielle.
One person dead following shooting in south Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One person is dead following a shooting in south Topeka, Kan. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded in reference to a shooting around 12 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 in the 2900 block of SW Topeka Blvd. Upon arrival, TPD said officers located one...
Dam Jam festival ends first year at new location
GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) - Hundreds of music lovers camped out this weekend for Dam Jam ready to hear their favorite singers. “It’d be hard to explain to someone why you wouldn’t want to come out here,” said Dam Jam attendee Caleb Clark, “it’s like twist my arm a little bit harder right?”
Zoe Canfield amped up preparing for first season with Jayhawks
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The former Washburn Rural star is loving her short time in Lawrence already. The sharpshooting freshman says the senior group laid the foundation and believes this years team will bring a lot different style. She believes they’ll be longer, quicker and be able to shoot the three at a high percentage this season.
Flint Hills District welcomes Deb Andres
The K-State Research & Extension Flint Hills District Board and staff extend a warm welcome to our new Family & Community Wellness Agent, Deb Andres, M.S., CFCS-HDFS. While not a stranger to the area, Andres began her new position at her primary office location in Council Grove on Monday, July 8 and has hit the ground running with all things related to Fair season!
📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - A&G Cafe - Vol. 51
Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays." A and G Cafe. On May 18, 1931, brothers Art and Gus Thodis embarked...
Pretty Prairie, Beutler family have 50-year history
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie and the Beutler family both have a long tradition of bringing top-notch rodeo performances to fans. 2024 marks the 87th year for Kansas Largest Night Rodeo, and the 95th year for the Beutler’s involvement in the rodeo industry. It also marks the 50th year the two entities have worked together to produce the legendary rodeo – even though there were differing variations of the Beutler business.
Manhattan Mayhem Volleyball Club wins 15U National Championship
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 15U Mayhem Girls Volleyball team won a Junior National Championship in Las Vegas earlier this month. The Manhattan Mayhem Volleyball Club’s 15U team participated in The 14-17 Junior National Championships for the third consecutive year. This year was their first time bringing home a National Championship.
Family had to surrender sweet huskies. Now ‘built-in’ best friends need home together
When a family welcomed a new baby, they had to surrender two “happy and sweet” huskies to a New York shelter. Now, the “built-in” best friends are looking for a new home, Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society said in a July 17 Facebook post. “We...
JCHS alumni stones are put in place
On Friday, members of the Junction City High School Alumni Association placed alumni stones in front of Junction City High School. In the future, the stones will feature aluminum plaques, which will be engraved and installed by current students, of prominent alumni and those who were memorialized at the former high school.
SMSD News: Summer 2024 bond construction update
Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) has been busy with construction activity this summer, thanks to the community-approved bond referendum from January 2021. The bond has funded the rebuild of five elementary schools, with the final two projects currently underway. Rushton Elementary is slated to open in August 2024. Following that, Tomahawk Elementary will welcome students in the fall of 2025. These new buildings are designed to offer state-of-the-art educational spaces that align with the district’s strategic goal to be ranked among the finest school districts in the nation, employing exceptional educators where all learners achieve their full potential.
20 N. Main is Renovated and Ready For Tenants
A business space in Historic Downtown Fort Scott is available to rent. In 2021, Sandra Davis and her husband Donald purchased the former J&W Sport Shop at 20 North Main and were there briefly before moving their businesses to the former Bartlesmeyer Jewelry Store at 1519 S. National in 2022.
McCain Performance Series single tickets go on sale July 22 for most shows
The 2024-2025 McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University returns this fall with a full line-up of musicians, Broadway musicals, and more. Broadway smash hits "THE BOOK OF MORMON," "Dear Evan Hansen," "STOMP" and "Menopause The Musical 2"; blues/gospel/rock artists The Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland; country music attractions Blackberry Smoke, Aaron Watson, The Gatlin Brothers, vintage pop rockers The Righteous Brothers, Starship, Foghat, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and The Pointer Sisters; jazz giants Kurt Elling and The Yellowjackets; and shows for the whole family including "The Aluminum Show" and The Peking Acrobats highlight the series.
Manhattan Housing Authority secures $16.5 million low-income tax credit for Sunflower Flats project
The Manhattan Housing Authority announced on Friday that they had secured a $16.5 million low-income housing tax credit from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for the Sunflower Flats project. “We are incredibly grateful to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for their support and investment in our community,” said executive director...
Moonlight Market: Christmas in July
First Warn 5 Meteorologist Greg Bennett joins My KC LIVE from Shawnee’s Moonlight Market chatting with Shawnee Communications Director Doug Donahoo. Shawnee’s Moonlight Market returns on Thursday, July 18 with Christmas in July. Shoppers will be able to browse and shop from dozens of vendors, enjoy drinks from Shawnee breweries, dine from local food trucks, all while enjoying live music. Thursday will also be the community’s first chance to the support the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund for 2024. This year, Mayor Mickey Sandifer selected Shawnee Community Services and Summit Ranch as the two beneficiary organizations for his first Christmas Tree Fund. You can find more information at https://www.cityofshawnee.org/residents/moonlight_market.
Pavilions Phase 3 nearing completion
Work continues towards fall openings at the Emporia Pavilions’ newest offerings. Developer Spencer Thomson says the Old Navy store has been turned over to its management team so it can be stocked and staffed, and a similar step is coming for Five Below and Maurices. Five Below has prominently...
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