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City of Emporia Fireworks Display – July 4th
The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the north end of campus and inside Welch Stadium. The soccer pitch on the north end of campus will be closed to the public.
Friesen Doubles while Weger, Fetters, and Larsen Land NOW600 National Victories at Dodge City Raceway Park on Wednesday!
DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 3, 2024) - Jadyn Friesen, Braxton Weger, Kelby Fetters, and Axten Larsen each landed Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Diviison victories on Wednesday at Dodge City Raceway Park. 12-NOW600 Non-Wing, 17-NOW600 A-Class, 15-NOW600 Restricted, 3-Sportsman, and 2-NOW600 Junior Sprints made...
Where to watch fireworks around KAKEland this year
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Happy Fourth of July, KAKEland! Here's a list of where you can catch fireworks displays near you. Free event in downtown Wichita at Riverfront Stadium. The show begins at 6 p.m. and local vendors will have food trucks set up around the Hyatt Lawn. More details here.
Spirit of Kansas car show cancelled, other Fourth of July festivities still a go
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Spirit of Kansas car show at Lake Shawnee is cancelled, but the fun isn’t. Shawnee County Parks and Rec (SCPR) has a day full of fun planned with the Spirit of Kansas for Independence Day, but one activity is getting the boot. A spokesman with SCPR told 27 News the car […]
Topeka church sells fireworks for charity
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka church is taking advantage of Independence Day by providing the community with fireworks and giving the proceeds to charity. Mission Hill Church in west Topeka has been running a fourth of July firework stand for more than 20 years according to their lead pastor, Steve Peoples. He said every dollar […]
Topeka golfer returns home to to help with youth camp
TOPEKA (KSNT)- A former Washburn University golfer and Topeka native is giving back to his local community. Andrew Beckler, a golf standout at Washburn Rural before joining the Ichabods from 2018-2021, played for head coach Jared Goehring in high school. Beckler returned to his roots alongside his former coach at Pure Golf Topeka, to volunteer […]
NE Kansas firework shows brings visitors from thousands of miles away
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – This Fourth of July in Wamego, 12,000 lbs. of fireworks will be shot off in just 30 minutes. Efren Perez is an Uber Driver in Las Vegas, NV. He and his family travelled more than 1,200 miles to see the fireworks display in Wamego, also known as Boomtown, USA. “Through my […]
Saddle up for Jackson Co. Rodeo's 14th annual run
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Jackson County Rodeo returns to the Holton area this July. It’s the 14th year for the event. Deb Dillner and Melvin Bailey with the Jackson Co. Fair Assoc. visited Eye on NE Kansas to share the details. The rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. July...
Devin Neal’s Draft Profile | Kansas, RB Scouting Report
Kansas running back Devin Neal has been one of the most productive running backs in college football for three years and counting, but where does he rank in the 2025 NFL Draft with his scouting report? That’s what we’re here to discuss. Devin Neal’s Draft Profile and Measurements...
Kansas Makes Top Three for 2025 Four-Star G Davis Fogle
Class of 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle released his final list of schools that includes the Kansas Jayhawks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the Creighton Bluejays. According to On3, the four-star prospect is expected to make his college decision within the next couple of days. 247Sports ranks Fogle as the No. 43...
WWll airman’s remains identified, to be buried at Ft. Leavenworth
Second Lieutenant John E. McLauchlen Jr. of Detroit was killed in action in 1943 during the Second World War. The Army airman was a member of the 436th Bombardment Squadron, 7th Bombardment Group. Over 80 years later, his remains have been identified and accounted for.
Pittsburg to host 2024 July 4th Celebration
The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up to host its annual July 4th Celebration at Lincoln Park. The City has released a full schedule of events offering a variety of activities for all members of the family. Thursday, July 4:. 7:30 am – Firecracker 5K Run...
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