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Felix Snipes Foundation will donate to pay overdue fees
The Felix Snipes Foundation has announced a plan to donate to pay overdue lunch and book fees in USD 475. Felix Snipes lost his life on Aug. 31,2018. In honor of Felix, the Foundation is launching the first annual payment of fees. Go to www.FelixSnipesFoundaion.com to donate $35 ( Felix's...
Emancipation Day Celebration this weekend in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 135th Emancipation Day Celebration in Hutchinson will take place this weekend, Aug. 1-4. The celebration begins on Thursday with a lecture about understanding the difference between Emancipation Day and Juneteenth. This will begin at 6 p.m. at the Reno County Museum. There will be a...
Kansas State's 2024 breakout candidates: Freshmen
The GoPowercat staff drafts the true freshmen they believe to have breakout potential this season. The start of fall camp arrives today with players reporting for duty in Manhattan. In the spirit of final preseason predictions the full GoPowercat staff has assembled for a unique approach to this year's potential breakout performers.
Hospitals give medical students a taste of rural Kansas hoping they'll eventually work there
DODGE CITY, Kansas— Footsteps and excited chatter of medical students from the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine fill the CommonSpirit hospital in Dodge City. Fitted with white lab coats and scrubs bearing the Wichita medical school’s logo, they make their rounds touring the facility. “I really like the...
Vaude in the 'Ville Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale right now for the Midland Theater's annual fundraiser. Vaude in the 'Ville is returning to the Spencer/Rounds Theatre on the campus of Coffeyville Community College, and Midland Board Member Wyatt Starnes says it should be a great show. In addition to some new acts, Starnes says...
First Look at Tuptim Thai Express
West Wichita has a new quick service Thai restaurant with the opening of Tuptim Thai Express at 1317 N. Maize Road. This replaces No. 1 Kitchen who closed last month. People may be familiar with Tuptim Thai at 2121 N. Rock Road. This express version is a slimmed down menu that still includes many of the popular dishes like pad Thai, Thai basil, curry bowls, and soups.
Women of Achievement to be Honored
The Salina biennial event, Women of Achievement, will celebrate seven honorees. The Women of Achievement event was established in 1993 to publicly recognize and honor the contributions women make in our community. In 2006, the YW Legacy Fund was established by the board members of the former YWCA with the intent to.
Lindsborg hosting Saturday car show
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Family friendly, free admission, and loads of really cool automobiles with some great stories, the Smoky Valley Classic Car Show in Lindsborg is the perfect Saturday event!. Swensson Park will host over 100 classic automobiles on August 3 with day of registration beginning at 8:00 a.m....
Monarchs suffer lopsided loss to Studs but still advance to bracket play
The Hutchinson Monarchs ended pool play at the NBC World Series on Monday at Eck Stadium with a lopsided 17-6 loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs. The loss was the Monarchs’ second in a row, but they still finished in third place in their pool. That means they will qualify for bracket play, which starts Wednesday.
Trial date set in discrimination suit by 3 female Topeka police administrators
A federal judge on Friday scheduled the jury trial to begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 in a lawsuit Topeka police administrators Colleen Stuart, Jana Kizzar and Jennifer Cross are pursuing against the city and former police chief Bryan Wheeles. U.S. District Court Judge John W. Broomes also issued a scheduling order that also included plans for a pretrial hearing in the gender discrimination suit to be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 in the federal courthouse...
History To Be Made At Big 12 Basketball Tournament
The 2025 Big 12 basketball tournament will have some new history, as the league is up to 16 teams, and all will play in the conference tournament. With the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah and the subtraction of Colorado and Utah, it will be the first time the tournament will have 16 teams. Let’s take a look at some past results as new history is set to be made when the Big 12 tournament comes to Kansas City in March!
Gym wall to fall in Pretty Prairie
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Demolition has begun on the middle school gym wall at Pretty Prairie, as they prepare to expand the gym as part of the bond projects they are getting completed. In May 2023, voters in USD 311 passed a total bond of $7.7 million. At the...
Topeka woman making a difference in city’s neighborhoods
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman is making a difference by pouring her energy into neighborhoods in the inner-city. Mary Flin is the director of the Seminary of Urban Leadership, based out of The Bridge building at S.W. 8th Avenue and Clay Street. It is affiliated with World Impact’s seminary program.
City of Edgerton falsely claims people are paying less in property tax
The City of Edgerton claims property taxes have declined for the average homeowner since 2008. That’s the message to residents in this graphic produced by the city:. When The Sentinel questioned the city’s calculations in an era of rising property values resulting in increasing property taxes regardless of the fluctuation of mill levies, we received this response from Assistant City Manager Kara Banks:
Child who fell from 8th floor KC area apartment window has died
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a child critically injured in a fall from an apartment window has died, according to Kelly Rupert, spokesperson for the Independence Police Department. Just after 10a.m. Monday, police responded to the Independence Towers Apartments in the 700 block of North Jennings...
This former Olathe thrift store space will soon be home to a new gym
After opening its first Johnson County location this summer, a New York-based gym company has its sights set on opening another later this year. Crunch Fitness has started transforming a former Goodwill space in Olathe into its newest gym location in the area. Crunch Fitness will be at 16630 W....
Making Music: Band Brings Bluegrass Music to the Farmer’s Market
During the farmer’s market in downtown Clay Center, visitors can find the bluegrass band known as The Occasionals on the Courthouse Square. The group gathers behind local booths and plays music for shoppers and passersby alike to listen while they browse. Lisa Seley, one of the members of the...
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