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As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.

"Exciting" and "something we've been needing for a long time" That's how Hays city commissioners described the next steps for three more housing and business/retail developments that were unanimously approved by the commission Thursday. Jess Rohr, public works director, called approval of the final plat for the Depot Addition near...

Hires The NOTO Board of Directors has selected Pedro Concepcion to serve as the organization’s chief executive officer. Concepcion is a well-established fixture in NOTO and the Topeka community, co-owner of several small businesses and has contributed to the establishment of many popular restaurants in Topeka. He has also served on the NOTO...

The Junction City brigade defeated the Topeka Warhawks 8-6 in the opening game of the Cowdin Cup championship series Friday night at Rathert Field in Junction City. Game two of the best two out of three series will be Saturday night in Topeka. If there is a game three it will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Rathert Field.

Country 102.9's Pat James brings you some ideas on events to attend this weekend around the Hutchinson area. Click the play button to listen.

CAPTION: Contestants take the written exam as part of 2024 Ag Challenge of Champions as part of the Reno County Fair. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank 35 Reno County 4-H members tested their skills Wednesday afternoon in the 2024 Ag Challenge of Champions Identification […]

Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for severe weather as widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect areas along and west of I-135 through 5:30 a.m. The National Weather Service in Wichita issued a warning about gusty winds reaching up to 45 mph, along with the potential for pea-sized hail and brief heavy downpours.

2025 four-star tight end prospect Da’Saahn Brame committed to Tennessee on Sunday after visiting over the weekend. Brame flipped his commitment from Oregon. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound four-star tight end prospect is from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. Brame ranks as the No. 112 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 5 tight end and No. 4 player in Kansas, according to 247Sports. Tennessee offered a scholarship to Brame on March 2, 2023. He originally committed to Oregon on June 29. Brame officially visited the Vols on June 14. Tennessee has 20 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr., linebacker Christian Gass and safety Lagonza Hayward and Brame. 🚨BREAKING🚨 4-star TE DaSaahn Brame has flipped his commitment from Oregon to Tennessee🍊 More from @ChadSimmons_: https://t.co/I71iBZFm2G pic.twitter.com/GQj5LHcc2C — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 28, 2024

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab wants people to use ballot drop off boxes for absentee voting instead of sending them in the mail. Kansas Secretary of State has concerns with mail in ballots getting to polls on time. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab wants people to use ballot...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that dangerously hot temperatures are expected over the next few days. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this evening and tonight over northern Kansas. A few severe storms cannot be ruled out with large hail and damaging winds. Monday will be breezy and...

The Kansas City Current co-owner recently revealed that her little one is starting soccer

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – There are new concerns about how close wildfires can get to oil and gas wells in Kansas. A study from UC-Berkeley found that from 1984 to 2019, there were five times more wells in wildfire burn areas. There are also more people living near wells. The study finds there’s double the […]

Boys And Girls Club Ceo Junnae Campbell, explains the unfortunate situation some Maize parents ran into while trying to enroll their students in before or after-school childcare. More than 100 families waitlisted after enrollment link leak at Girls and Boys Club. Boys And Girls Club Ceo Junnae Campbell, explains the...

The Kansas State's star quarterback will be driving in style after showing off his newest car from his NIL deal.