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📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Camp Phillips - Vol. 52
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." Camp Phillips. Amid World War II, a significant transformation occurred in Saline County, Kansas,...
New venture in Topeka aims to help young people gain confidence in social skills
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new venture in Topeka aims to help young people learn how to be good company. Capitol Cotillion will be held at The Beacon September through April, offering monthly lessons for middle school boys and girls in manners, interpersonal skills, ballroom dance and more. Founder Valerie Thornburg and choreographer Bri Brazil joined Eye on Northeast Kansas to talk about the program.
Preview of Olympic Opening Ceremony
I was getting a haircut this afternoon and the 2024 Olympics' Opening Ceremony was on live (2:30pm in Wichita is 9:30pm in Paris). It was generally sickening. NBC will show this in prime time this evening and I wanted to give you fair warning as to what to expect. Below are three screen captures.
Commanding General discusses Fort Riley
Maj. Gen. Monte Rone told a Military Affairs Council Breakfast audience in Junction City this week that Fort Riley can't be a secret. Rone noted that his concern is always the single soldiers finding opportunities to do things, "finding unique ways that we can take care of all our Soldiers, especially single soldiers." He told the audience that their help is needed.
🏈 Blue Dragons top KJCCC preseason poll for sixth straight year
WICHITA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College football team is favored to win the Jayhawk Conference, the conference announced at its Media Day on Friday at Riverfront Stadium. The Blue Dragons have now been the preseason favorite to win the title for six straight seasons. "This conference is a...
German-themed festival going strong five years at the Topeka Vendor’s Market
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor’s Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor’s Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer […]
Caney Under Boil Water Advisory
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues a boil water advisory for Caney. The advisory will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. Failure to maintain required water pressure may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination. Customers...
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Another Kansas kid competing for ‘best mullet’: Meet 3-year-old Kuder Kolsen
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kolsen Kuder’s mother reached out to 12 News this week when she learned her son would be facing off against another Kansas boy for the title of US Mullet Champ. The three-year-old from El Dorado is currently in 27th place out of 100 other kids...
Wichita State Softball Adds Texas Duo to 2024 Signing Class
Bredbenner Adds Two Freshmen to Signing Class at Wichita State, with Gabby Scott and Ryley Nihart joining the 2024 signing class from Texas. Gabby Scott had a senior campaign with a .393 batting average, 35 hits, and 30 RBIs. Ryley Nihart logged 55 wins and 685 strikeouts in her prep...
Voter guide for August 6, 2024: Missouri Primary Election
Voters in Missouri will pick the Republican and Democrat candidates on the November ballot. The Missouri primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 6. The primary election has many candidates seeking their party's nomination for the November election. How to vote in Missouri. Mail-in voting began on June 25. No-excuse...
Due to Popular Demand, Bourbon County Community Theatre Adds Additional Performance
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre is adding an additional performance to its production of “Holy Mother of Bingo!” by Patrick Walsh., according to director Angie Bin in a press release. Due to popular demand and nearly sold-out performances for Aug. 2 and 3, BCCT is adding...
Tennessee man has been charged in Kansas for suspected $1 million investment fraud
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) On Friday, July 26, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Tennessee man has been indicted for an alleged $1 million investment fraud scheme. Alcides Roman, 65, from Lebanon, Tennessee, faces...
Rural Development issues REAP grants
TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis announced Friday that USDA will help farmers and small businesses expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Today, Rural Development is investing $1,789,170 in grants that will support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas.
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