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Pittsburg State Hosts Football Camp for Hopeful Prospects
PITTSBURG, KS — After back-to-back MIAA conference championships, the Pittsburg State Gorillas are looking to build on their previous success under first-year head coach Tom Anthony. Before the team ever steps out on the field, Pittsburg State’s success starts with recruiting, something the Gorillas have seemingly mastered in recent years. While recruiting has evolved rapidly […]
Former K-State quarterback signs with Jets
NEW YORK (KSNT) – Former Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez is getting another shot at the NFL. The former Wildcat signed with the New York Jets on Saturday morning. He most recently played for the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions, where he earned 2024 league MVP and won the UFL Championship. While in Birmingham, he compiled 1,749 […]
Candidate Meet and Greet on Tuesday
A Seward County Candidate Meet and Greet has been scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Liberal Chamber of Commerce meeting room at 4 Rock Island Road Depot. The event is sponsored by the Liberal Area Coalition for Families. All candidates running in the primary, even those in unopposed races, have been invited. Sample ballots will be available at the meeting.
Traffic disruptions following crash in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – First responders are working the scene of a crash in central Topeka Monday morning. At 8:11 a.m., crews were called to the intersection of Southwest Clay Street and Southwest 5th Avenue for a crash. According to Kandrive.org, there are minor traffic disruptions in the area. More information will be provided as it […]
WEATHER: Residents urged to make adjustments as excessive heat warning goes from Monday through Thursday
Extreme heat is expected all week, starting Monday. Air temperatures will be as high as 101 Monday, followed by air temperatures possibly reaching 105 for Tuesday and Wednesday. Air temperatures will likely be at or above 100 for Thursday and Friday. Peak heat index readings could be 105-110 all week.
Reno County Public Building Commission to meet Thursday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Public Building Commission will meet Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse. On the agenda for that meeting is an election of officers and review of the financial statement for years 2021-2024. Then, the commission...
Fort Scott’s Allie Brown Commits to Pitt State’s Softball Program
FORT SCOTT, KS — Fort Scott’s Allie Brown announced she is committing to Pitt State University to continue her softball career. Brown is coming off an impressive junior season where she finished with a .500 batting average, a .636 on-base percentage and .816 slugging percentage. She racked up 36 hits and one home-run. She also […]
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre
Overland Park’s White Theatre continues its 2023-24 season with an excellent production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The level of overall complexity achieved for this show is amazing and beyond what one could expect for community theater. Scenic design by John Rohr is literally off the charts. Audience...
NWester: Theater program helps youth harness talent in their own back yard
What started as a way to help out the high school play 13 years ago has turned into a phenomenal opportunity for youngsters in a six-county area in northwest Kansas. The Main Street Summer Theater Festival—developed by the Main Street Arts Council in Hoxie—has now expanded to six communities, all in different counties.
Ellinwood intern at FHSU explores custom harvesting in documentary
Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network documentary, “Life On The Harvest Run,” explores the lives...
TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Men's No. 1-10
For the record, the No. 1 men's spot on TopSports.news' list of the Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County history wasn't decided by a coin flip ... but it was briefly considered. Picking the top spot, and really the entire Top 10, was that tough of a task. Topeka High...
Smoky Valley Historical Association Receives Humanities Kansas Grant for Speaker Series with Support from Lindsborg Museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (July 25, 2024) — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $2,000 to the Smoky Valley Historical Association in Lindsborg to support “Historical Speakers Series,” a set of online talks that explore key figures in the history of Lindsborg. Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the Lindsborg Old Mill...
Watch: Cooper Beebe Says His Mom Helped Him Practice Shotgun Snaps
Despite not playing center for Kansas State during his decorated career, former K-State offensive lineman Cooper Beebe was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys to play center. Understandably, the adjustment comes with some uncertainty. In a recent interview with 105.3 The Fan, Beebe mentioned that he practiced shotgun snaps this offseason with his mom acting as starting quarterback.
34 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Jordan Dunbar
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. #34 Jordan Dunbar.
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