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Junction City Animal Shelter closes temporarily
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City’s Animal Shelter will close temporarily due to a dog testing positive for Parvovirus, the shelter announced on its webpage. The shelter closed its doors on Friday, Aug. 30, due to a dog with the Parvovirus. The shelter will be closed for a minimum of two weeks.
Lady Beaver volleyball splits matches in Oakley
Oakley, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–The season opener for the Scott City Lady Beaver volleyball team once again took them to Oakley on Friday for a triangular with Oakley and Wallace County. Every match in the triangular would go to three sets. Scott City would win their first match over Wallace County 25-19, 16-25, 27-25 and fell to Oakley 25-16, 14-25, 25-17. Oakley defeated the Lady Wildcats 25-14, 23-25, 28-26 in the opening match of the triangular.
WSU volleyball tested in opening tournament, wins two of three games
After an exhibition game against Kansas State last week where the Wichita State volleyball team folded after falling behind, head coach Chris Lamb challenged the Shockers to respond to stress. They faced plenty of it in the weekend’s season-opening Kennesaw State Invitational in Kennesaw, Georgia. After a comeback 3-1 win...
Wildcats Finish Second and Third in Bob Timmons Classic
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The K-State men's and women's cross country teams kicked off the season on Saturday (Aug. 31) with second and third place team finishes at the Bob Timmons Classic at Rim Rock Farm. The women's team claimed second place with 41 points, while the men's team finished...
Inexperienced cross country runners manage top finishes in season-opening ‘practice meet’
Wichita State head cross country coach Kirk Hunter called the first collegiate race for many new Shockers a “practice meet to get better for the end of the year.”. On Friday night in Hutchinson’s Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Wichita State women’s team finished first in a field of 14 schools, mostly regional community colleges. The men’s team went home with bronze.
North Central Regional Planning Commission Banquet in Salina
The North Central Regional Planning Commission invites the public to its biennial banquet in Salina. The banquet will be on Thursday, October 24 in Salina. The event will feature keynote speaker Aaron Putze, a work-life coach and author. Aaron, who also serves as the Chief Officer of Brand Management and Engagement at the Iowa Soybean Association, will share insights on driving progress, connections and growth in rural communities.
Lord’s Two Goals Leads Spires to 3-1 Win Over Graceland University
LEAVENWORTH, KAN- The University of Saint Mary women’s soccer team secured the win 3-1 over the Graceland University Yellowjackets. Rebecca Lord scored the first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Sadie Dipman soon after Graceland’s Florencia Campondinco scored to keep the game close. Josie Hallier...
🏈 Tigers open season with win over No. 24 Angelo State
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State opened the 2024 football season with a 21-7 win over No. 24 ranked Angelo State at Lewis Field on Friday afternoon in a game postponed from the night before due to lightning. The Tigers claimed their first-ever win over a team from Texas and have now won back-to-back games against AFCA ranked opponents at Lewis Field.
Local Girl Scout installs garden at Bartlett Parkway Disc Golf Course
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) In what's considered the most prestigious award in Girl Scouts, one local member decided to use it toward the disc golf course near Bartlett Park. Grace English, a Senior at Central High School, decided to earn her Gold Award for Girl Scouts using her interest in gardening.
Budweiser icon comes to St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) One member of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales, a group of horses for promotions and commercials by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, visited St. Joseph on August 31, 2024. The group travels all year round for different special events. Budweiser Clydesdales first stopped at Hi-HO Bar & Grill. Alec Smith, Budweiser Clydesdale handler, said they were showing one horse to the public and letting the community say hello and have photo opportunities. "We brought Champion," Smith said. "He has an 18.2 hand high Budweiser Clydesdale. He stands amazingly and well represent of our company."
Do Portugal bringing live circus entertainment to St. Joseph
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Do Portugal has entered their second day in St. Joseph, a family owned circus that boasts talented athletes and acts that leave the crowd stunned and cheering. Do Portugal has entered the U.S. for a months-long tour, bringing excitement and family fun for the people of St. Joseph this week, offering performances filled with grandeur such as tightrope walking and trapeze flying. Aldo Portugal, the circus's director, says that it's an exciting time everyone should check out. "We have everything. We have dancing music, we have excitement, we have interaction with the audience. It brings excitement out of you, you know, it brings emotions. It makes you feel alive. If at least it does to me, and if it does to me, it's going to make to the audience, for sure."
Missouri Western Athletes interact with the community
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Athletes from Missouri Western participated in their "Paint It Black Blitz," handing out fall schedule cards and signing team posters for the upcoming semester on August 31, 2024. Saturday's activity paid homage to this year's "Paint It Black" campaign, which references the Griffon's black uniforms. Inspiring fans new and old to come out support their teams to "Ring the Bell" of victory.
KMAland Softball (8/31): Savannah, Ashland-Greenwood, Plattsmouth win twice each
(KMAland) -- Savannah, Ashland-Greenwood and Plattsmouth all picked up two wins while Maryville, Auburn, Syracuse and Cass also landed one win each in KMAland softball on Saturday. Check out the full Saturday rundown below. PLATTSBURG TOURNAMENT. Polo 9 Maryville 7. •Ella Eckley, Maryville: 4/4, 3 2B, 5 RBI, R. •Phoebe...
Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in infant daughter's death in Columbia
A northwest Missouri man accused of murdering his infant daughter in Columbia, then hiding her body for years, pleads guilty. Staffone Fountain, 32, of St. Joseph, had been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree child endangerment, and abandonment of a corpse. But on Friday, he pleaded down to first-degree involuntary manslaughter...
Driver jailed after high-speed chase starts in Kansas, ends in Missouri
MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase across portions of Kansas and Misouri. On August 27, Sheriff Deputies were notified of a pursuit that was initiated by the Miami County Kans Sheriff’s Office that was entering Bates County, Missouri, according to a media release.
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