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$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...
Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at 9:30 in the morning at the Osawatomie depot on the Missouri Pacific from Pueblo. The 51-year-old former president must have been weary, because on the previous day he had been greeted by thousands in Colorado, met with dignitaries, and laid the cornerstone of the new YMCA. Since his return from an […] The post Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
1 person injured in motorcycle crash at 63rd and K-15
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Both lanes of K-15 are now open near 63rd Street South. One person has suffered critical injuries in a crash at 63rd St. S. and K-15. Sedgwick County dispatchers said the accident involved a car and motorcycle. A 12 News photojournalist reports that the crash...
Who will KU Jayhawks’ alumni team play Monday in TBT? A look at Mass Street’s foe
To reach the Sweet 16 of the 64-team, $1 million, winner-take all championship of The Basketball Tournament, the Kansas Jayhawks alumni squad will need to defeat an experienced Florida TNT opponent with an all-time record of 10-4. Florida TNT, which will meet KU’s “Mass Street” at 6 p.m. Monday at...
City officials, business leaders in England for major air show
Wichita aerospace companies plan to create global connections at this week’s Farnborough Air show in England. Along with more recognizable names like Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita has over 450 manufacturers with connections to the aerospace industry, according to the city. This week, representatives from many of the...
KJCCC Football Media Day To Be Held July 26 At Riverfront Stadium
COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – The annual Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference football media day is set for Friday, July 26th, at Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita. Head coaches from all seven KJCCC football-playing institutions will be present at the event which will get underway at 11:30 AM with a meet and greet portion followed by lunch at 12 PM. The press conference will begin at 12:30 PM with KJCCC Commissioner Mike Saddler briefing attendees on matters concerning the conference and the upcoming season. Each head coach will be given the chance to speak about their team for the upcoming year followed by an opportunity for all media in attendance to ask any questions. Emceeing the event for the second-straight year is Pat Strathman, sports director and assistant program director at ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM.
PHOTOS: Team Colorado puts on an entertaining show in TBT victory in Wichita
Seven former Buffs and four Team Colorado newcomers battled their way to victory against Purple Reign in Wichita on Saturday afternoon. Below are pictures from the physical contest that was ended by an Andre Roberson lay-up...
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
Kevin Thomas Jr. claims inaugural USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 title
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kevin Thomas Jr. claimed the title in the inaugural USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 on Saturday evening at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Thomas Jr. entered the night with five runner-up finishes, but no titles. The Cullman, Alabama native was able to secure the championship in his 22nd career start in the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series.
Man, 28, dies in single-vehicle crash early Sunday southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man has died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday just southwest of Topeka, authorities said. The crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of S.W. Auburn Road. Shawnee County sheriff’s officials said a gray 2019 Nissan Altima was westbound on S.W....
Careless discard of smoking materials may have caused Kan. fire
JOHNSON COUNTY —Two adults and a child were displaced after a weekend fire possibly caused by carless discard of smoking materials. Just after 3a.m. Saturday, crews were called to a fire at 120th and Hayes Street in Overland Park, according to a media release. First responders found smoke and...
During Kansas City's hot summers, community programs can be 'life-saving' for people without AC
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, handbook that bans cell phone usage
Lawrence teachers could receive raises and several staff members stipend increases this fall, based on the tentative contract up for the school board’s approval Monday. Lawrence Education Association, the district’s teachers union, came to an agreement with the district during a negotiations meeting on June 25. The tentative contract for 2024-25 increases the base annual salary by $1,400 for teachers.
$500,000 Grant to Cloud County Community College
Cloud County Community College has received a $500,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation. According to the school, the award will be used for the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. The new facility, which will open in August, will provide modern access to quality education in critical need, high-demand careers in Kansas.
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
Cornerstone Automotive to host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max July 26
Cornerstone Automotive will host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max event on July 26. The event will feature live broadcasting from the Cornerstone shop by Eagle Radio. This event is scheduled to span from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held on-site at Cornerstone Automotive, located at 4713 8th Street in Great Bend, behind Up n’ Rollin Skating. The grand prize winner for the brand new 2024 Cayenne Orange Chevy Trax will be revealed to the public on Friday, Aug. 9.
100 years in the making; Kiwanis Club of Emporia cuts the ribbon on new Peter Pan Park shelter house in honor of club’s centennial anniversary
After two years of work, the Kiwanis Club of Emporia proudly gathered at Peter Pan Park Sunday afternoon to cut the ribbon on its centennial anniversary gift to the city of Emporia. Back in 2022, the club announced that in honor of its 100 years of existence within Emporia, it...
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