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Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House
Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette both want to flip a Republican seat for Democrats in the Kansas House. The two face off in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary in hopes of challenging Republican Rep. Sandy Pickert in the general election for the seat from the 88th District in southeast Wichita. You can find your polling […] The post Chuck Schmidt and Veronica Gillette run in Wichita Democratic primary for Kansas House appeared first on The Beacon.
Kansas State Student-Athletes Shine at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program in Washington, D.C.
An Opportunity to Grow: Kansas State student-athletes Symone Sims and Asa Newsom participated in the Big 12 Beyond Borders program in Washington, D.C., engaging in various impactful experiences, including visits to museums, Capitol Hill meetings, and community service activities. Two student-athletes from each of the 16 Big 12 schools attended...
Fran Brown ACC Kickoff Press Conference Transcript
Here is the full transcript from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. What has been your experience in terms of how prevalent tampering is with players who are maybe not yet in the transfer portal? How big a concern is that? Do you have any solutions for policing it?
Astronaut Edward Dwight honored at KCK meeting
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ed Dwight Jr. was honored the key to the city of Kansas City, Kansas at Thursday evening’s city council meeting. In addition, Mayor Tyrone Garner declared July 25, 2024 as Ed Dwight Jr. Day. Dwight said he was extremely pleased to receive the honor,...
St. Joe Pride Board hosting fundraiser luncheon
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joe Pride Board hosted a gala-themed luncheon fundraiser at the Albrecht-Kemper museum, complete with tastings and an auction to support their local LGBTQ+ community. "I think that LGBTQ people in most communities across America don't feel as safe as we once felt. There are allies everywhere. But there are also people who would prefer that we don't exist, or not see us. And I think that we can always work to make this community, a community for all of its citizens, where everyone is welcome." Said Patrick Hall, a member of St. Joseph's LGBTQ+ community.
Chiefs fans rally in St. Joseph yet again
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Red Rally was again back at Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 27, with live music, activities, and various vendors. Country music singer Blane Howard, whose Chiefs fandom shows in songs, performed for a third time at the event. Howard, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is thrilled to be back in St. Joseph again to give the Chiefs Kingdom another solid start. "I come back to the show, and people come back and see me every year. They say they saw me the first year," Howard shared. "I've made so many great fans here, and from being Tech N9ne, I just put out a new collab with him a couple of weeks ago as well. So it's been awesome; St. Joseph has been so great to me."
Parents arrested after 4-year-old boy allegedly kept in ‘makeshift cage’
HAMBURG, Iowa (WOWT/Gray News) - Two parents from Iowa are in jail after deputies say they left their children with relatives, allegedly telling them to keep their 4-year-old son in “a makeshift cage.”. The parents of a 4-year-old boy with developmental disabilities were arrested after the child was found...
Route N crash near Tarkio sends one to hospital
On July 26, 2024, at approximately 3:40 p.m., a traffic accident occurred on Route N, three miles south of Tarkio, Missouri. The incident involved a 2016 Dodge Journey and an XUV835R John Deere Gator. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, both vehicles were traveling northbound on Route N when...
Nodaway County Care Center resident, Dorothy Thurnau turning 100
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) Activity time at the Nodaway County Care Center (NCCC) was a little more celebratory as staff, residents, and family celebrated Dorothy Thurnau, who is turning 100-years-old on July 31. Thurnau, a longtime Northwest Missouri resident, celebrated her birthday with friends and family members in the social room at the facility. Thurnau's secret to longevity is simple, according to her sons, Bill and David Thurnau. "(Being) a little feisty, I think," shared Bill. "Feisty and growing up working," David added, then continued, "She worked hard, and who she knows, you know, I think that keeps your body in shape."
Skool Skool Bus hosting first kids vendor fair
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Skoop Skool Bus, a local family operated drink van, hosted their first kids vendor fair, where kids could learn free marketing principles and sell some homemade food and crafts. This is the event's first year running, after the owner's kids had the idea to start their...
Syracuse Basketball: Orange flashback to the 2003 national championship game
This battle would see two legendary head coaches go head-to-head, as Jim Boeheim of Syracuse basketball took on Roy Williams of Kansas in the championship game of the 2003 NCAA Tournament from New Orleans. The Syracuse Orange (30-5 overall, 13-3 in the Big East), led by star players such as...
USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas. Four area farms, producers, and businesses were awarded grants:. · Roy Buessing, an agricultural producer in Axtell was...
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