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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...
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.
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter holds scavenger hunt at Sunset Zoo
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids of all ages enjoyed a scavenger hunt at Sunset Zoo on Saturday morning. The Prairie Paws Animal Shelter held the event, which has locations in Manhattan, Ottawa, and Emporia. Registration for the event was $40 per team. Each team received a Prairie Paws swag bag,...
🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Stafford County show
Hear this month's Focus on Stafford County show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell that aired July 25, 2024. The Focus on Stafford County program airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Dozens join ‘Walk for Freedom,’ showing support for wrongfully incarcerated men and women
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) — On Saturday, over 60 people joined in on the first-ever Walk for Freedom by the Miracle of Innocence to show support to those freed and still waiting to get out after being wrongfully incarcerated. “Whatever we can do to raise that awareness this is...
Residents work to clean up Grant Avenue
( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald ) Grant Avenue clean up was the focus of efforts for local residents on Saturday in Junction City. The coordinator Phyllis Fitzgerald said city and county leaders, other community members, Parks and Recreation staff, plus some Fort Riley Soldiers, and friends from Manhattan all participated in the effort.
Kaw Valley Rodeo is one highlight at Riley County Fair time
The three-night run of the Kaw Valley Rodeo is always one of the staple attractions in conjunction with the Riley County Fair. Fans could watch events ranging from saddle bronc riding and bull riding to steer roping. Team Roping and Barrel Racing were other Rodeo events. The Rodeo continues Saturday...
Seniors help seniors as companion program celebrates 50 years
Betty Cadoret of Stockton has been a volunteer in the Senior Companion Program for 28 years. Cadoret, 91, joined the program shortly before her husband died. "I have lovely companions," she said at a recent banquet celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program. Cadoret, who still drives, visits with her...
Top Five New Duos in College Basketball for 2024-25
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool and Wolverine” is officially in theaters. The movie sees the iconic anti-heroes team up for the first time on screen as fans have been waiting to see for decades. In honor of that film, let’s discuss the best duos in college basketball for this upcoming season that I cannot wait to watch!
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