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Videos Series Brings Voice to Work Zone Awareness

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. – April 15 through April 19 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. But for Kansas Department of Transportation crews and contract workers, their lives depend on work zone awareness every week of the year. In highway construction... Read More.

Videos Series Brings Voice to Work Zone Awareness

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. – April 15 through April 19 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. But for Kansas Department of Transportation crews and contract workers, their lives depend on work zone awareness every week of the year. In highway construction... Read More.

49 Animals Seized From Nickerson Residence

Tuesday, April 16

By Lucky Kidd NICKERSON, Kan. — 41 cats, five dogs, two chinchillas and one rabbit have been seized by Reno County Sheriff's Deputies from a residence in Nickerson and are currently being housed in four area shelters. Reno County Sheriff's Captain Steve Lutz said deputies went... Read More.

Bomgaars Grand Opening Celebration: Fun, Food, and Philanthropy

Tuesday, April 16

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, April 12, 2024, to celebrate the Grand Opening of Bomgaars at 5320 10th St., Great Bend. The event was a big... Read More.

McPherson Board of Public Utilities Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community

Tuesday, April 16

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023 for performance in 2018-2022. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents... Read More.

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Initiative, Grants $25,000 to the Reno County Farmers’ Market

Tuesday, April 16

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Producers Market, commonly referred to as the Reno County Farmers’ Market, received a check for $25,000 as part of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas (Pathways) grant, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of... Read More.

The Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, Facing Charges From Texas Car Crash, Will Participate in Offseason Work

Tuesday, April 16

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is facing charges that include aggravated assault as a result of a sports car crash in Texas, would participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program beginning... Read More.

Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Sidelined by Mild Groin Strain

Tuesday, April 16

CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had an MRI on Monday that showed a mild groin strain. It was a promising development for Kansas City after Perez left Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the New York Mets following a fourth-inning collision at home... Read More.

Lugo Pitches 7 Crisp Innings as the Royals Beat the White Sox 2-0

Tuesday, April 16

BY JAY COHEN CHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also... Read More.

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Corporation Division TOPEKA, Kan. — The winners of last weekend’s Kansas KidWind State Finals are now gearing up for their next challenge – the World KidWind Challenge scheduled for May 5-8, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. To qualify for the world competition, teams... Read More.

???? Taiyanna Jackson Selected by Connecticut Sun in WNBA Draft

Tuesday, April 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas super-senior center Taiyanna Jackson will begin her professional career as a member of the Connecticut Sun. The Sun selected Jackson Monday night in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft at pick No. 19. Jackson becomes the eighth all-time... Read More.

Sterling Softball Meets Match at Friends

Tuesday, April 16

Wichita, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – Lady Warrior softball met their match on Saturday against the Friends University Falcons. They played a double header and lost 8-0 in game one, and fell 9-4 in game two. Game 1 – Sterling 0, Friends 8 BOX SCORE Game one was... Read More.