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Workers in Wichita Accept Latest Contract Offer from Spirit Aerosystems

Friday, June 30

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW/KPR) - Aerospace workers in Wichita will go back on the job. A strike at Spirit AeroSystems has ended. Workers in the Machinists Union voted Thursday to accept the company’s latest contract offer. The contract makes all weekend overtime voluntary, and makes no... Read More.

Attendees Revealed for 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days Presented by Old Trapper

Thursday, June 29

Courtesy of Big XII Sports (big12sports.com) - The student-athletes attending 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days presented by Old Trapper have been announced. In addition to the players, each school’s head coach will also be in attendance. The two-day event will be held at AT&T Stadium... Read More.

Royals Owner John Sherman Envisions New Stadium by 2027 or 2028 Season

Thursday, June 29

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hope to settle on the location for a new ballpark by the end of the summer, and owner John Sherman said Thursday that he envisions the club playing in a new... Read More.

Newton to host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open

Thursday, June 29

NEWTON, Kan. – At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved an agreement with USGA to host the 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. KemperSports regional manager Chris Tuohey, who serves as Sand Creek Station’s general manager, said hosting the... Read More.

Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new program in Kansas is aimed at making it easier and less costly for people to become teachers. This fall, the state Department of Education will launch a teacher apprentice pilot project. Ten candidates will work in schools and be... Read More.

KU Cancer Center Receives $100 million Gift to Support New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Thursday, June 29

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The University of Kansas Cancer Center has received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center. This gift is both the largest gift ever given by the Sunderland Foundation and the largest ever received by the... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General: Mysterious Powder in Letters Contained Rat Poison

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - That white powdery substance sent to 100 Republican officials earlier this month is a mixture of rat poison and another powder. That's according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who was targeted by one of the letters himself. The FBI has... Read More.

With New Fireworks Resolution in Reno, Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Thursday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission passed a new fireworks resolution 2023-12, repealing the former one 2012-30, during their meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023. At the last joint city/county meeting with the City of Hutchinson, Commissioner Randy Parks suggested both bodies consider reviewing... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

Thursday, June 29

BUHLER, Kan. – As a member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler USD 313 will receive almost $600,00 in Accelerator and Innovation Grant funds. This money is to be dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at... Read More.

McPherson’s Gerstner Announced as 2023 ABCA/ATEC National Coach of the Year.

Wednesday, June 28

DALLAS, Tex. - Following back-to-back state titles, the accolades continue to reign in for the McPherson High School Baseball team with Head Coach Heath Gerstner being announced as the American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC Coach of the Year in High School Div. II. Gerstner... Read More.

Wilson Selected as Finalist for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -Sterling College women's basketball standout, Taya Wilson, has been selected as a finalist for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission (GWASC) Collegiate Female Athlete of the year. Wilson led the Lady Warriors to their third straight KCAC Conference... Read More.

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

Wednesday, June 28

Below are Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and the upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: Tuesday’s Scores KCLB USA Wardogs 4, Wellington Heat 12 Park City Rangers 8, Dirtbag Baseball Club 9 Kansas Curve 0, El Dorado Walnuts 3 SCL Newton Sluggin’ Rebels 6, Derby... Read More.

Workers in Wichita Accept Latest Contract Offer from Spirit Aerosystems

Workers in Wichita Accept Latest Contract Offer from Spirit Aerosystems

Attendees Revealed for 2023 Big 12 Football Media Days Presented by Old Trapper

Royals Owner John Sherman Envisions New Stadium by 2027 or 2028 Season

Newton to host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open

Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

KU Cancer Center Receives $100 million Gift to Support New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Kansas Attorney General: Mysterious Powder in Letters Contained Rat Poison

With New Fireworks Resolution in Reno, Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

McPherson’s Gerstner Announced as 2023 ABCA/ATEC National Coach of the Year.

Wilson Selected as Finalist for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

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