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Pretty Prairie, Beutler family have 50-year history
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie and the Beutler family both have a long tradition of bringing top-notch rodeo performances to fans. 2024 marks the 87th year for Kansas Largest Night Rodeo, and the 95th year for the Beutler’s involvement in the rodeo industry. It also marks the 50th year the two entities have worked together to produce the legendary rodeo – even though there were differing variations of the Beutler business.
🎤 Hays City Commission says no to Ellis County Historical Society increased funding request
Hays city commissioners said no Thursday to the Ellis County Historical Society's request for doubled city funding in 2025. In an appearance before the commission last month, executive director Amanda Rupp presented the group's request, one of nine nonprofit groups asking for city funds. The historical society requested $42,272, slightly...
Altrusa Hosts 4th Annual Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual Altrusa Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, July 13. The corporate sponsor of the tournament is Mueller Waterworks/Pratt Division. Nineteen 4-person teams competed in the 18-hole scramble event. The golf tournament raised over $9,000 to go toward Altrusa projects including SOS, scholarships, literacy and various other local projects.
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
⚾ Monarchs edge Kingman to clinch Jayhawk Summer League second half crown
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs put together timely hitting in the first two innings of their Friday night home stand game versus the Kingman Islanders to take a 2-0 lead and then got superb pitching from both their starter Cole Toureau and three strong innings of relief from Jack Mount to edge the Islanders for a 2-1 victory.
Kansas’ Democratic Party Chair speaks on Biden’s withdrawal
LENXA, KS (KSNT) – President Joe Biden took to social media Sunday to announce his withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Race. We spoke to Kansas’ Democratic Party Chair, Jeanna Repass, on the party’s thoughts on the President’s announcement, as well as what they are feeling regarding the next steps in the race. “My feelings are […]
Nusser wins feature on Friday at Fairgrounds
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — "That was fun." "Yeah, it was." Those were the sentiments of one of the USAC Silver Crown drivers to a crew member coming out from the infield of the half-mile oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Friday night as they practiced for the 100-lap feature that will highlight Saturday night's program.
Isolated storms Monday, getting hotter this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that isolated storms will be possible for parts of Kansas on Monday as temperatures get warmer for the week ahead. It will be a mild start to the day on Monday with morning low temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Afternoon highs will reach the mid 80s.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Mildly warm with spotty showers Sunday
We remain in a pattern supportive of rain chances but not quite ready to do much about it. A few showers have hung around overnight especially south of Wichita, but most of Kansas remains dry. Temperatures today will remain much cooler than average, peaking in the low to middle 80s.
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