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Injection of Hope For Cancer Patients
A $10 million federal grant to the KU Cancer Center is like an injection of hope for patients and researchers. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran wrapped a tour of the University of Kansas Health System campus by celebrating a federal appropriation of $10 million for the KU Cancer Center and $10 million earmark for acquisition of sophisticated cardiovascular equipment.
DODGE CITY DOMINANCE: Jeremy Huish Wires the Field to Win the Jerry Soderberg Memorial
Dodge City, Kan 7/27/2024 (www.urssracing.com) - The United Rebel Sprint Series presented by RacinDirt.Com made its return for the third time this season at Dodge City Raceway Park. Thirteen drivers made the trip, as Jeremy Huish and Taylor Velasquez were slated to start in the front row following preliminary action.
Brigade capture the Cowdin Cup
For a fourth consecutive season the Junction City Brigade have won the championship of the Mid Plains League. In 10 innings Junction City defeated the Topeka Warhawks, 12-7, Saturday night in the capitol city to claim the Cowdin Cup. The win allowed the Brigade to win the Cowdin Cup championship...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 8, Kansas State
Kansas State returns only one player of any consequence from last year's team, but the overall talent will probably better. Can Jerome Tang mold all the new players--including eight transfers--into one of the better teams in the Big XII, though?. In his first season in Manhattan, Tang took the Wildcats...
C of E Park the site of two Leap of Faith-based fundraisers Saturday
Local and area residents did some walking for a worthy cause Saturday — and they took pictures with pets for another. Leap of Faith Martial Arts student Hannah Henderson organized the Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon to generate funds and food for Emporia State University’s on-campus food pantry. She tells KVOE News her transfer from Emporia State to Iowa State opened her eyes to how much food is needed to be comfortable and how little food money can buy. She says martial arts has taught her to be more confident and more community-engaged.
For the Culture Ks celebrates African American culture in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - For the Culture Ks was an event celebrating the black experience at Evergy Plaza. It was a time for celebration and joy, for those within and outside the Black community. “For The Culture Kansas is an opportunity to come to the plaza and celebrate all things...
Wheat Scoop: Stop the streak!
Control volunteer wheat early and often to protect next year’s yields. Billowing clouds bringing summer showers are a welcome sight for sore eyes following a multi-year drought, but Kansas producers should also keep their eyes on their fields to monitor and control volunteer wheat. Doing so is essential to protecting next summer’s harvest as those sneaky plants harbor the wheat curl mites that carry yield-limiting diseases like Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV).
Hope Wichita helps families prepare for upcoming school year
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Thousands of families and children across Sedgwick and Reno Counties received some much-needed support as they head into the start of another school year. Hope Wichita held its 12th annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday, providing backpacks, school supplies and groceries to families in need. Kids were also...
Extreme heat heightens drought concerns in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Summer is back in full force, and that extreme heat is not helping with drought conditions in Wichita. As the water level at Cheney Reservoir continue to drop, the City of Wichita is aiming to reduce water usage by 10 percent. Wichita is currently in Stage...
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