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Taking Stock of Big XII Transfer Classes: Kansas State
For all intents and purposes college basketball's 2024 transfer season is over although some schools could still add one or two more players prior to tipping off in November. However, in this age of highly paid transfers, many coaches could opt for quality over quantity, meaning they'll concentrate their NIL funds on several elite transfer prospects rather than scatter those finite moneys over more marginal prospects in an attempt to fill all 13 scholarship spots. They may prefer to roll the dice on injury and other attrition with nine or 10 scholarship players. Texas Tech, incidentally, has filled only 11 scholarship positions as of this writing and could stand pat. This is a calculated risk Grant McCasland and other coaches may be willing to run.
Local church gives away nearly $10K of diapers, wipes
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Redeemed Christian Church of God held a drive-thru giveaway of diapers and baby wipes on Saturday. There was up to $10,000 worth of diapers and wipes, and all were donated by their church and community members. The event was open to the public. The senior pastor said this is a way […]
Kansas City’s oldest barbecue joint celebrates 90 years of tradition
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s oldest barbecue restaurant celebrated 90 years of tradition with a holiday weekend rib special. On Friday, July 5, Rosedale Barbecue, the very first spot to serve barbecue in Kansas City, celebrated its 90th anniversary. It was founded on July 4, 1934. What started as a hot dog and beer stand - The Bucket Shop - turned toward barbecue after owners caught a whiff of smoke at Fatty Sharp’s Smoking Meats, just down the road.
His passenger died when he fled Kan. traffic stop, crashed
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a deadly crash that killed a passenger in his vehicle in 2023. On July 1, 24-year-old Harry Rediker was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of 38-year-old Lindsey Garmon of Wellington as he fled a traffic stop and crashed.
Two Colorado residents die in crash of vintage biplane in northwestern Kansas
The Kansas Highway Patrol says the 1934 WACO YKC single-engine biplane crashed into a field around 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Hoxie in Sheridan County around 6:10 p.m. Sunday.
GoFundMe established for 28-year-old Emporia man fighting severe gastric cancer
A GoFundMe has been established for an Emporia man fighting stage 4 gastric cancer. Cesar Zuniga, an Emporia High graduate and former USD 253 employee, was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer early this year after a rapid onset of symptoms prompted him to visit the hospital. After a series of blood tests, Zuniga was transferred to Kansas City, where he spent weeks undergoing tests and treatments.
Wichita Animal Shelter takes in lost pets after 4th of July
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - July 5th is a busy day for intaking lost and runaway pets at the Wichita animal shelter. Taylor Winings and his girlfriend brought in a little puppy after finding it on the drive to work. “Super sweet little boy, we just wanted to make sure he...
‘The Killer Inside’: The true story of Ruth Finley’s Lifetime movie
“The Killer Inside,” the new Lifetime movie, tells the shocking tale of Ruth Finley, whose stalker in Wichita, Kansas winds up being closer to home than expected. In the film, which takes place in the 1970s, Ruth reports that she's being stalked and attacked by a person who appears to be using her past trauma against her.
Wichita man hoping to raise money for prosthetic hand after tragic firework injury
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - "Fireworks are fun and all that. Just safety. Like, don't be dumb. It can change your life in literally less than a second," said Wichita resident Mark McCormick. Being one of the most dangerous holidays, the Fourth of July always comes with injuries. But a few...
Free Backpacks and School Supplies from Patterson Legal Group
Patterson Legal Group is excited to announce that they are hosting a backpack giveaway event on Thursday, August 1st. The event will take place at the Stormont Vail Events Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or while supplies last. That address is 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612. School-aged...
Dole VA facility to offer veterans shelter from summer heat
During hot summer temperatures, Veterans in Wichita and Sedgwick County will be able to go to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center to get shelter and cool off. When the heat index exceeds 90 degrees, Veterans seeking relief should report to the Dole VA Emergency Department in Building 62 on the west side of the facility.
60-year-old man from Shawnee, Kansas drowns on Stockton Lake Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man from Shawnee, Kansas drowned Saturday evening while swimming in Stockton Lake, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP said 60-year-old Craig Olson was swimming near a stationary pontoon boat just after 6 p.m. Saturday when he dove under it and originally resurfaced. However, according to a drowning report, […]
College football insider dials up hype for Kansas as a potential Big Ten target
Josh Pate sounded optimistic about Kansas's chances to take a step up in the "Power 2" of the SEC and the Big Ten -- and given KU's AAU accreditation, the B1G looms as a much larger possibility for the Jayhawks. “Everybody’s talking about conference realignment,” Pate said on his "Late...
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