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Chiefs' Dramatic Overpay Makes Future Free Agency Plans Clear
The first major domino in a long line of upcoming Chiefs free agency decisions officially fell on Thursday night, as Kansas City signed star center Creed Humphrey to a reported four-year, $72 million contract. $18 million annually makes Humphrey the league's highest-paid center by a wide margin, significantly surpassing the...
Just Food’s shelves are nearly empty; donations needed
Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, is asking for donations to help folks get through the weekend. As of 4:30 p.m. Thursday, all the food bank’s shelves, fridges, freezers and even its warehouse are “dangerously empty,” staff members wrote in an Instagram post. They’ve already served more than 1,000 households this week, but the food bank will also be open to serve clients for six hours on Friday.
Missouri home 'completely leveled' in explosion, 2 bodies found inside
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Authorities in Clay County, Missouri, have found the remains of two people inside an Excelsior Springs home after a large explosion early Friday morning. Video from the scene shows the home off Kimberly Drive and Gabe Travis Road destroyed and surrounded by crime scene tape....
2024 Kansas Ag Growth Summit Welcomes Ag Community to Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kansas — More than 300 leaders representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state of Kansas came together on August 20–21 at the ninth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam expressed his appreciation for those who attended this year’s...
Two arrested in morning Pittsburg drug search warrant in school zone
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The Pittsburg Police Department and Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed a drug search warrant this morning around 9:00am on the 400th block of West 9th Street in Pittsburg, leading to two arrests.
Water main break affects downtown Madison
Details are pending after a water main break in downtown Madison. At least one break was reported late Thursday night in front of First Christian Church, 316 Main near downtown Madison. The extent of the water outage hasn’t been confirmed, and a repair timetable has not been announced. KVOE...
Silver Lake business celebrates years of community commitment with grand re-opening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Silver Lake business is celebrating 37 years of community commitment. Window Design & Remodeling will host a grand re-opening celebration Saturday August 24, 9am-3pm, 9939 NW Highway 24 in Silver Lake. The business just completed remodeling for its showroom and offices. The family owned business will offer giveaways, personal tours and discounts during the special events. Several food trucks will also be available.
McPherson College welcomes largest freshman class in history of school
McPherson, KAN. (KAKE) —McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, the largest freshman class on record. This year's freshman class grew 35%, with total enrollment up...
CSM soccer ties Tabor 1-1
HILLSBORO, Kan. – College of Saint Mary Soccer Coach Jamison Parkhill was happy with the progress he saw from his team Friday afternoon. The Flames played to a 1-1 tie with Tabor College in the nonconference road contest. "We played much better than we did against Jamestown last weekend,"...
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