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Seneca requiring contractors obtain a license
(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council approved an ordinance when they met Wednesday evening requiring the licensing of contractors performing work in the city. The ordinance was approved on a 4-0 vote. Council members Ray Shinn and Kris Enneking were not present at the meeting. Contractors will be required to obtain a...
Kansas State football's all-time record against every team on their 2024-2025 schedule
Kansas State is ready for a big season this year with every fan looking forward to seeing what Avery Johnson can do as a full-time starter. With the departure of Oklahoma and Texas and Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, and Colorado joining the Big 12, the Wildcats have a real chance at winning the Big 12.
Groundbreaking held for Wichita library project
Construction is getting started on a major renovation and expansion of a Wichita library branch. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the project at the Rockwell Branch Library at 5939 East 9th. The project will add meeting and study rooms, a teen section, and a drive up window for...
Kelly Hired as Assistant Volleyball Coach
Former Wichita State standout Brylee Kelly has been named assistant coach at Liberty, announced today by acting head coach Nolan Albrecht. She will join assistant coach Todd Garvey on Albrecht's coaching staff. "I am excited to add Brylee Kelly to the Liberty Volleyball coaching staff!" Albrecht said. "She not only...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
A Missouri law adopted in 2022 requires that all public school elementary students get reading instruction that has proved “highly likely to be effective" (Getty Images). If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots.
Tanker fire south of Lyndon shuts down US 75
Update 9:49 a.m.: The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the fuel truck was a 2017 Peterbilt carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel. Roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel was estimated to have burned in the incident. The fire was believed to have started after a tire blew, puncturing the tanker. US 75 is expected to be shut […]
MEDIA RELEASE – Recovered Stolen Vehicle & Warrant Arrests
On Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at 6:41 AM, a law enforcement officer with the Pittsburg Police Department observed a vehicle that was not displaying any state issued license plates turn onto Amber Drive. The Officer turned his patrol vehicle around to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle pulled into the driveway of 1011 Amber Drive. The driver exited the vehicle and quickly entered the residence and closed the door behind him. Further investigation into the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of Joplin, Missouri.
Hit or miss weekend showers and storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an active night of storms, we are kicking off Saturday morning with continued scattered showers across southern Kansas. These will continue through the late morning. Afternoon highs will range from low to mid 80s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. A weak cold front will...
State treasurer: Kansas resident victim of government imposter scam
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office says a resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter. The office says the scammer contacted the victim via phone call and claimed to be a representative of the Kansas State Treasurer’s office. The victim was told that he had recently won a […]
Last chance to win prize, Topeka St. Jude Dream Home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tickets for this year’s Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are going fast, here’s how to make sure you won’t miss out. Fewer than 1,000 tickets remain for this year’s Topeka St. Jude Dream Home. All of the funds collected from northeast Kansans reserving tickets goes to helping the children and families […]
Kesler Family Supporting Aspiring Bankers at FHSU
HAYS, Kan. — First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in banking possible. With a newly established scholarship, Jeff hopes to show Fort Hays State students that banking is more than a financial institution; it is a powerful platform to serve the communities they call home.
One arrested, one seriously injured after morning assault
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries after an alleged aggravated battery in west Topeka. According to police, a domestic disturbance incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 1300 block of Western Ave that resulted in one person being hospitalized for serious injuries. Police said one […]
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