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LeQuint Allen ACC Kickoff press conference transcript
Full transcript from Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. How has your running style changed or developed during your years in college?. LeQUINT ALLEN: I think I always ran the same, angry, vision, stuff like that. Reading the defense, the X's and O's...
City matches state law in hours of offering CMB sales
It was another quick night for the Liberal City Commission during its most recent meeting Tuesday evening. The first of the two items of new business for the commission was discussion of Ordinance 4618 concerning modifying the hours of cereal malt beverage sales on Sundays. The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-113 of the City of Liberal Code Book to modify the hours of sale for cereal malt beverages (CMBs) on Sundays.
SCCC Foundation receives record-breaking gift from Pepper Trust
The Seward County Community College Foundation has received its largest-ever single donation, a gift of $825,291.76 from the Clifford and Irene Pepper estate. The funds will be managed locally and provide the corpus for endowed academic and athletics scholarships. “This is going to be a game-changer for generations of students...
Liberal police searching for runaway teens
LIBERAL, Kan. (KAKE) - The Liberal Police Department says they are asking for the community's help locating three runaway teenagers on Thursday. Authorities say they are attempting to locate 13-year-old Dontay Cole, 15-year-old Jacoby Cole and 17-year-old Quinten Cole in regards to a runaway juveniles case. The department did not...
KBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Salina
SALINA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina, officials said. The Salina Police Department around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday requested that the KBI conduct an investigation into the shooting. Agents and the Crime Scene Response Team from the KBI responded to investigate the incident.
Body found in Smithville identified as missing Leavenworth man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A body found in Smithville has been identified by investigators as a missing man from Leavenworth. The Smithville, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25, that the unidentified individual found deceased on Sunday, July 21 has been identified as Josiah Papa 25, of Leavenworth.
Kan. felon jailed after baby found in canal is the child's father
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating after an 11-month-old girl was found in the canal in Wichita earlier this week and arrested a Kansas felon in the case 34-year-old Vincent Perez . He has been identified as the child's father, according to Wichita Police spokesman Andrew Ford. Just after...
ABILENE TO KICK OFF AMERICA’S 250TH WITH NEW MURAL
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. The Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America’s founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located...
Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
Jam to decades of R&B and soul music in Salina this weekend
People looking for a unique experience — including music, food, drinks and even live paintings by Kansas artists — can join several generations Saturday at the R&B VIBES event. Created by Salina's own Cash Hollistah and returning for the third time, R&B VIBES will take place from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. beginning on Saturday, July 27, at The Venue, 638 Francis St. ...
Topeka Public Schools racing to fill jobs before the school year
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Public Schools is still hiring for dozens support staff jobs, with less than a month before the students first day. The district told 27 News that there are specific jobs they are having a hard time filling and these jobs come from outside the classroom “One of the big needs that […]
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
SW Bricktown Fiesta date set
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The date has been set for the fourth annual SW Bricktown Fiesta, Presented by Midwest Superstore and IdeaTek, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be a free street dance with live music from Grupo Differencia and the Josué Estrada Band, DJing from 620 in the Mix, and folk dancing by Ballet Folklorico Mexico En El Corazon.
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