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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes New Baby Female Giraffe
KANSAS CITY, (greatergc.com) — There’s a new giraffe in town. Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium announced the birth of a baby female giraffe early on Sunday, June 30. The calf weighed 125 pounds and stood five feet, six inches tall upon arrival. Mom giraffe Makali, aged 12, and the baby are both doing well and bonding behind the scenes.
Revolution in Women's Soccer: NWSL announces 2024 final at CPKC Stadium
The NWSL's announcement that the 2024 final will be held at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City is not just a milestone, but a real revolution in women's soccer. Recently opened, the stadium is a symbol of progress and investment in women's sport, being the first in the world built specifically for a professional women's team, Kansas City Current, and will now host the most anticipated event of the year in women's soccer on November 23rd.
LIVESTREAM CFL: Ottawa REDBLACKS @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers, June 6, 02:30 CET (2:30 am, 8:30 pm June 5 EDT)
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are hoping to break into the win column for the first time this season when they host the Ottawa REDBLACKS at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night. The game is a rematch of the two teams Week 2 contest that saw the REDBLACKS come away with a 23-19 win.
EAGLE Media 40th Annual Patriots Parade photo gallery
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — EAGLE Media held its 2024 Patriots Parade on July 4. The parade started at Ave. B and Main and ended on 12th Ave. and Main. This year's parade had more than 100 entries participate. A full gallery of photos is available on the Hutch Post Facebook...
All Invited to Saturday Block Party
Everyone is invited to a big block party in North Salina on Saturday featuring free food, games, entertainment, and even an all star basketball game. It’s all part of “Daddy Bud Day” in Pacific Park. In the late 1960s “Daddy Bud Day” began. John “Daddy Bud” Curtis,...
Zorn, Vasquez, Weger, Fetters, and Pittman Produce NOW600 National Wins on Thursday at Dodge City Raceway Park!
DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 4, 2024) - Trey Zorn, Zayden Vasquez, Braxton Weger, Kelby Fetters, and Kacie Pittman produced feature wins on Thursday night with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at Dodge City Raceway Park. A field of 14-NOW600 Non-Wing, 18-NOW600 A-Class,...
VIDEO: Salina Lets Freedom Ring
Following an overnight storm, there was bright sunshine and mild temperatures for Independence Day festivities in Salina. Independence Day began with a patriotic set of songs from the Salina Municipal Band, and it ended with a spectacular fireworks display. From fun in the park, to food, fellowship, and fireworks, Salina let freedom ring on Thursday.
📸 Play Day in the Park — A local Fourth of July tradition
With the mild 80-degree temperatures, hundreds of Salina residents and visitors attended the Play Day in the Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. The City of Salina Parks and Recreation organized the event at Oakdale Park, serving hotdogs and chips while providing entertainment such as a bubble station, foam pit and sidewalk chalk.
Red, White and Boom! Wichita celebrates Independence Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Thousands lined the land around Riverfront Stadium for Wichita’s “Red, White and Boom!”. Everyone eagerly waited for 9:40 p.m. to see the fireworks spectacular. For some folks it was their first time and for others this is a yearly tradition. Victory Pyrotechnics and Special...
Wichita neighborhood ditches big firework shows as buying, shooting aerials now legal
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Like many Americans, the Fourth of July has a special place in Kaden Beeson and his family’s hearts, and this year, they learned something that made them even more excited. "I was just like, let's go buy some big stuff. Spent a lot of money,"...
Experts: U.S. hospitals prone to cyberattacks like one that hurt patient care at Ascension in Wichita
Cyberattacks on health care systems don’t just cost money. They can make it harder for clinicians to keep their patients safe. In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita, said he had a frightening experience: He nearly gave a baby “the wrong dose of narcotic” because of confusing paperwork.
Clara Barton Medical Center welcomes new physical therapist
Clara Barton Medical Center announced the addition of Kelsey Wallpe, DPT, to their team of therapy professionals. Originally from Russell, Kelsey is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for patient care back to rural central Kansas. Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Franciscan University of...
Area High School Shooting Sports Teams to Compete
Shooting sports teams from several area high schools will be competing next week at the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Teams from Cedarvale-Dexter High School and Labette County High School will compete in Mason Michigan, starting next Wednesday. The competition features 3,000 competitors from across the U.S. competing in clay target shooting in both team and individual events. The final round of competition with award the top ten male and top ten female athletes as well as the top five teams in the country.
Topeka celebrates Independence Day with neighborhood parades
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fourth of July festivities began bright and early in College Hill. The neighborhood’s annual Independence Day parade began at 10 A.M at Boswell Square Park. Those marching in the parade included the Kansas National Guard, Topeka Police Department, the local Boy Scout troop, and more.
Low water levels raise concerns about boating at Cheney Lake
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cheney Lake is one of the primary water sources for the city of Wichita and with low water levels, it continues to be an issue to the city and those who enjoy spending their time at the lake. Parts of Cheney Lake are nearly inaccessible and...
Bill Snyder is the best college football coach ever, but not for the reason you think
If it has been said once, it has been said a million times, Bill Snyder is the best head coach to ever lead the Kansas State football program and there is no competition. Now there have been a lot of different coaches to coach in college football. A lot of them with many National Championships, a high winning percentage, and by the typical definition could go down as the greatest coach of all time.
Lake Shawnee hosts blues festival for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lake Shawnee hosted Topeka’s largest 4th of July celebration. The 14th annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival featured five different bands throughout Independence Day. Blue Adame is a big blues fan, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy it. “It’s a wonderful festival right here, right in your backyard,” he said. […]
Improved 3-point shooting a priority for K-State for 2024-25 season
Jul. 5—Perhaps one of the biggest problems that Kansas State coaches hope to correct from last year's team was their dismal 3-point shooting. The Wildcats were in the bottom third in the country in 3-point percentage, ranking 289th averaging 31.7%. K-State was dead-last in the Big 12 and among the 10 worst teams in one of the Power 6 conferences. What made it all even more frustrating was ...
Annual Emporia firework show shoots off almost 800 shells
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The northeast Kansas sky was lit up with fireworks this Fourth of July. The Emporia community celebrated the Fourth of July with a concert and firework show at Welch Stadium at Emporia State University. Bernie Toso has been doing this show for 19 years. He gave 27 News a behind the scenes […]
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