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Logan Mize returns with 'Her Heartland'
Singer-songwriter Logan Mize's latest album, "Her Heartland," was released last week. The album is his sixth and is built around several singles he released over the last year. Much of the lyrical content on the LP finds Mize reflecting on the comforts of home and family, celebrating not only his...
Overland Park earmarks funds for sidewalk replacement in these 2 neighborhoods
Overland Park is planning to replace the sidewalks in two neighborhoods this year in the city’s northern half. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council Public Works Committee voted 6-0 in favor of using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the removal and replacement of the sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
Great Bend councilman voices concerns on administrator hiring process
From Great Bend City Council member Davis Jimenez... "I wanted to share my thoughts regarding the recent event of the resignation of the Great Bend City Administrator and some possible promotion decisions within our city. In 2023, the city contracted a group to find qualified applicants to be the city...
Travis Goff provides update on KU's fundraising efforts for the Gateway District
Take a drive around the University of Kansas campus over the last few months and you'll see there's a lot of construction to athletics-related venues going on at the moment. On the north side of campus, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football complex have been under renovation for months. The football complex is set to re-open to the team on Monday while the stadium continues to undergo construction ahead of its re-opening in 2025.
Take a peek at renovations of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Construction crews continue work on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, home of the Kansas Jayhawks' football team. The plan is for work to be completed on the west side of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025 football season.
Manhattan Levee Project has cost city 23 million year-to-date
City Commissioners will hear an update, next week, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City staff regarding the ongoing Manhattan Levee Project. The first phase of the project is nearly complete, and city staff are looking for direction on how to proceed with the next phases as projected costs have increased over $15 million since the 2019 project partnership agreement.
Kansas Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Released: Jayhawks Set to be Battle-tested for Big 12 Action
Expectations are through the roof for Bill Self and his Kansas Jayhawks for the 2024-2025 season. After lacking depth last season, and falling short of program expectations, coach Self loaded up with recruits and the transfer portal and has expectations sky-high again for this season. The Kansas Jayhawks posted their non-conference schedule for the season, and they are set to be battle-tested for Big 12 action following the new year.
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,...
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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