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Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Governor announces $10M for broadband projects, includes Wilson, Philips counties
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional $12.7 million in matching funds, resulting in an investment of nearly $22.7 million for high-speed broadband access projects across 14 rural Kansas counties.
Kansas nursing homes say they can’t afford more staff. Advocates say it’s crucial.
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night, and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann Collins, had dementia. She...
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
Sporting KC soccer stars team up to open new Overland Park padel club
Thanks to six Kansas City soccer stars, an increasingly popular racket sport will soon mark its Johnson County debut. Several former and current Sporting Kansas City players — Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi, Andreu Fontas, Roger Espinoza, Graham Zusi and Uri Rosell — have teamed up to open La Casa Del Padel, a new padel club in Overland Park, later this summer.
Lenexa man sentenced for 2022 deadly wrong-way crash
A Lenexa man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison for causing a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 in Overland Park in 2022. Last week, Judge Thomas Kelly sentenced Matthew J. Ryan, 32, to 117 months in prison for reckless second-degree murder. The sentence comes after a...
Overland Park to add more EV chargers at these 5 public facilities
Overland Park plans to use federal funds to help cover the cost of adding more electric vehicle charging stations at more public facilities. On Wednesday, the Overland Park City Council’s Public Works Committee voted 6-0 to recommend approval of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to purchase the EV charging equipment for nearly $300,000.
NOTO Board of Directors makes selections for new leadership
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The NOTO Board of Directors has selected new leadership for the organization. According to NOTO officials, they have selected Pedro Concepcion to serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Officials said 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 Board of Directors since 2020. Concepcion will succeed Thomas Underwood, who is retiring later this year. Concepcion will assume leadership of the organization Aug. 1. Underwood will continue to support the organization during a transitional phase.
Beatty Family Adds Substantial Gift for Gateway District to Legacy of KU Support
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Beatty family has been linked with the University of Kansas and KU Athletics for seven generations and 130 years — almost as long as KU has had a football program. Obtaining a KU education and cheering on KU Athletics teams are family traditions — as are a passion for serving others and giving back.
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