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Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
Mission apartments on burned-out bowling alley site now leasing with more in the works
Phase one of a downtown Mission apartment project is effectively completed, and developers’ and the city’s attention is now turning to the next phase. Sunflower Development Group’s Lanes at Mission Bowl, a 176-unit apartment complex on the site of a burned-out bowling alley, is moving in tenants this month.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
USD 428 chooses Freedom Claims as new TPA after BMI closure
The sudden closure of Benefit Management Inc. (BMI) in Great Bend on Aug. 8 put several area businesses in a bind. The Great Bend school district was one of the large employers that used BMI as a third-party administrator (TPA) of its insurance plan. During Wednesday's USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon at Riley Elementary School, Assistant Superintendent John Popp announced the district has hired Freedom Claims Management as its new TPA.
Women’s Soccer Tigers Drop 1st Game of the Season to Sterling
McPherson, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) – Time of Possession was once again on the Women’s Soccer’s side as the Tigers dominated their side of the field throughout, however that was not enough as Central dropped 1st game of the season 3-0 to Sterling College. The Tigers outshot Sterling 15-6, but Sterling was able to get 3 goals off those 6 shots.
Volleyball Swedes Secure 3-0 Sweep at Home; Goes 2-0 on the Week
LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – The Bethany College Swedes Volleyball Team capped off an undefeated week with a 3-0 sweep of the Kansas Christian College Falcons. The Swedes had a perfect week as they would not drop a single set. Set 1: The Swedes would come out on fire scoring...
A woman on Kansas football’s sideline took big hit from running back Daniel Hishaw
As expected, the Kansas football team dismantled Lindenwood 48-3 in Thursday’s 2024 season opener at Children’s Mercy Park. While renovations are being done at David Booth Memorial Stadium, the Jayhawks will play home games on both sides of the state line. They’ll play two games at Children’s Mercy Park and four at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas Softball Adds Three New Transfers
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas Softball Head Coach Jennifer McFalls announced the addition of three transfer portal signees—Haley Webb, Madi Hays and Candace Yingling—before the start of the 2024-25 softball season. "I'm thrilled about our three transfers," McFalls said. "They add much-needed depth to our defense and bring both...
Olpe looking to keep postseason tradition going in 2024
Deep runs into the postseason have been a tradition for Olpe. The Eagles finished 2023 with an 8-3 record falling in the sectional round of the Class 1A playoffs to Jefferson County North. Olpe returns starting quarterback Dexton Hoelting, who missed a majority of the 2023 season due to an...
Governor Kelly, KDOT Celebrate $62.6 Million Federal Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement in Kansas City
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed welcomed Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, to highlight the 18th Street Bridge Project. In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded KDOT a $62.6 million grant for the 18th Street Bridge...
Student looks to K-State’s tradition of family for a kidney donor
Zoe Schumacher fell in love with Kansas State as a child, experiencing firsthand the vibrance of K-State’s traditions alongside her family, sparking her love for marching and pep band. When it came time for her to choose a college, she chose K-State to major in marketing and graphic design. Through making her childhood dreams come true and joining the K-State marching band, Schumacher found that and more.
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