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Immunize Kansas Coalition hosts annual meeting
For the Immunize Kansas Coalition, the last year has been a period of remarkable progress and resilience. That according to Director Geovannie Gone in her letter submitted as part of the coalition’s annual report presented at IKC’s annual meeting in late July in Topeka. IKC Community Health Specialist...
Hays USD 489 BOE members tour new high school site
Hays USD 489 school board members and members of the public toured the construction site for the new Hays High School on Aug. 5. The school is part of $143 million in bond projects. The new high school, located adjacent to the current high school on 13th Street, is scheduled to be completed by fall 2025.
K-State dorms opened on Wednesday ahead of fall semester
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State students moved into their new homes on Wednesday, with the university celebrating its campus-wide move-in day. All of K-State’s residence halls opened bright and early Wednesday morning. Some students registered for early move-in, which happened over the weekend. Most students who moved in early were those participating in band practice, sorority recruitment, or this year’s inaugural leadership summit.
Southeastern Kansas Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Tonight Until Midnight
Wichita, KS – Southeastern Kansas is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight CDT, with the National Weather Service forecasting damaging winds and large hail. The storms are expected to develop in the next few hours, driven by an unstable, moisture-rich atmosphere. Wind gusts could reach 75 mph, and hail up to 1.5 inches is possible. The NWS urges residents to take precautions, as these storms may cause power outages, property damage, and dangerous travel conditions. Those in the watch area should remain vigilant and seek shelter if necessary as conditions rapidly evolve.
Hot and still muggy today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Haylen Wilhite says after last night’s storms and a weak cold front, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, with highs ranging in the upper 80s and mid 90s across the state today. High humidity today will make temperatures feel like around 100 degrees. Most of the afternoon will be dry except for the chance of a few isolated storms in southern Kansas.
Annual HPL Foundation Fundraiser to benefit Kansas Room remodel
Celebrate with the Hays Public Library Foundation! The Foundation is hosting the 4th Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hays Public Library. The event will begin with a wine and cheese social hour, followed by a fascinating presentation from Matthew Fulkerson. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant will discuss how he transformed a decommissioned missile silo outside of Wilson into an adventure resort. The evening also will include a raffle and silent auction.
Two Vehicle Accident Sends Two to the Hospital
A two vehicle accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:21 pm on Highway 54, 5 miles East of Liberal. A 2012 Freightliner semi being driven by 27 year old by Oscar Jovanny Diaz-Ramirez, was Northbound on Seward County Road O, while a 2003 Chevy Silverado being driven by Luis Angel Dominguez Galindo, 27, of Plains was Westbound on Highway 54. The semi failed to yield to the Silverado causing the Silverado to strike the semi.
Leavenworth, Lansing superintendents prepare deceptive property tax presentation
Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams and Lansing USD 469 Superintendent Marty Kobza will discuss property taxes before the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce on September 23rd. However, the PowerPoint presentation the two leaders will use, obtained and analyzed by The Sentinel, shows many inaccuracies bordering on deception that neither will defend.
Endangered red panda born at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Staff at a zoo in Manhattan are welcoming the arrival of a rare baby red panda this week following her birth in July. Melissa Kirkwood with the City of Manhattan shared the news of the birth on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a press release that local red panda parents, Loofah and Simone, […]
Five decades in business: Dollar General takes over rural KS supermarket
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) – A supermarket that has served the community of Silver Lake since 1969 is closing to make way for a Dollar General store. On Jan. 13, Wehner’s announced the Silver Lake location would be closing its doors. When asked in January, store management said the other Wehner’s Thriftway location in Rossville wasn’t at […]
Lawrence police seize over 800 fentanyl pills from suspected dealer
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KAKE) - Police in Lawrence say they have made a significant impact in the battle against the opioid epidemic, stating they seized over 800 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop last week. Last week, police made a vehicle stop on a suspected drug dealer and seized over 800...
McConnell AFB announces changes to 2024 Frontiers in Flight Air Show
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - McConnell Air Force Base said visitors to the the 2024 Frontiers in Flight Airshow can expect a few significant changes over the 2022 event. The airshow runs August 24-25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at McConnell AFB. Both admission and parking are free. All attendees over...
Emporia Recreation Center pushes forward with new facility plans
The Emporia Recreation Center is moving full steam ahead with plans for a new facility, reflecting a growing demand for enhanced recreational amenities in the community. Rec center staff and steering committee members were stationed at the Lyon County Fair Tuesday evening, passing out surveys for a new round of community engagement on what the needs and wants are for a new center.
Lockett is a special name in football and especially for the Kansas State Wildcats
A third Lockett is taking to the field for Kansas State and this time around, he is almost certainly cemented in Wildcat royalty. Following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin, and his older Tyler, Sterling Lockett is heading into his sophomore season in Manhattan, and there are promises of big things ahead.
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