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⚽ Tiger men picked third in GAC/MIAA preseason coaches poll
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer was tabbed third in the GAC/MIAA Preseason Men's Soccer Poll, released on Thursday. The Tigers were picked where they finished in the standings a year ago. Southern Nazarene, the 2023 conference champion, was picked first receiving all six first-place votes possible since coaches cannot vote for their own team. Rogers State received the other first-place vote.
‘I get to keep my memories’: Tenant purchases home, former public housing unit
Above: Lawonder Markham stands on the porch of the home she raised her daughter in and now owns. Photo by Monique Bever/The Sunflower. Lawonder Markham’s home is her comfort place — it’s where she raised her daughter, where she took care of her mother until she died and where she’s lived since 2003. But she didn’t own her home until July. It used to be public housing.
New Wichita police substation mural honors fallen K-9 officers and their handler
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A mural in the Wichita Police Department's new Patrol East substation is honoring two K-9 officers killed in the line of duty and their handler. Wichita City Communications Manager Megan Lovely says the new mural honors K9 Handler Daniel Gumm and his two K9s, Rooster and Bane.
Adopt-A-Pet coming up Saturday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter said the need for adoptions of both dogs and cats never stops, and EAGLE Media is helping again by hosting an Adopt-A-Pet event Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at 825 North Main. "The shelter is never empty, unfortunately," Schommer...
Niles named Public Utilities Director for the City of Manhattan
The City of Manhattan announced on Wednesday the hiring of a new Director of Public Utilities for the city. Kevin Niles, who is the current Utilities Director in Odessa, Texas, will begin his work for the city beginning on Sept. 3. Niles is set to oversee the recently reconstructed Public Utilities Department, which provides services for Manhattan and surrounding infrastructure.
Overland Park man sustains life-threatening injuries during ‘intentional’ crash
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - An Overland Park man sustained life-threatening injuries during a collision first responders in Topeka say was intentional. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, emergency crews were called to the area of westbound I-70 and Carlson Rd., west of Topeka, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Inter-State Fair and Rodeo Thursday Schedule
The Inter-State Fair and Rodeo continues today with a full schedule of events. Livestock activities continue with the market steer show this morning at 8 a.m. This afternoon, the junior open heifer show will start at 1 p.m., followed by bucket calf interviews at 2 p.m. Exhibit checkout will take place from 4 until 6, then the bucket calf show will finish out the evening's livestock events at 6 p.m.
Three Salina Realtors Join Forces with McCurdy Real Estate and Auction to Enhance Services
SALINA, Kan. — Three of Salina’s most respected real estate professionals have joined a leading auction company, McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, bringing enhanced real estate auction services to Central Kansas. This collaboration marks an exciting development for buyers and sellers in the region. The local team comprises...
Ribbon cutting set for first Topeka park in 50 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Shawnee County Parks & Recreation (SCP+R) is inviting the community to a ribbon cutting for Family Park, the first new park in Shawnee County in 50 years. Family Park will open on Aug. 21 following years of planning and community input. Shawnee County Commissioners approved the Family Park Master Plan back in 2021 […]
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