Connie Palacioz, known as Wichita’s Rosie the Riveter, turns 100, celebrating her legacy and the family’s gratitude for her remarkable life. Wichita’s Rosie the Riveter Celebrates 100th Birthday, Family Feels Blessed Wichita: Connie Palacioz, the beloved “Rosie the Riveter” of Wichita, just hit the big 1-0-0! Her family is over the moon about this milestone,…
Hutchinson’s John Ontjes celebrates his 500th win as head coach after a solid victory over Seward County, marking a significant milestone. John Ontjes Achieves 500th Win Milestone at Hutchinson Basketball HUTCHINSON: The Hutchinson women’s basketball team had a big celebration recently. Head coach John Ontjes hit a major milestone with his 500th career win. They…
A grieving widow is desperately seeking her necklace that held her late husband’s wedding ring, hoping to recover a cherished memory. Widow Searches for Necklace Containing Late Husband’s Wedding Ring Overland Park: A local widow, Haley Higgins, is on a heartfelt quest to find her necklace that held her late husband Edward’s wedding ring. They…
On the anniversary of the Piatt plane crash, a local man shares his painful memories of losing family members in the tragedy. Wichitan Remembers Family Lost in Piatt Plane Crash on Anniversary Wichita: Today marks 60 years since a tragic plane crash shook the city. An Air Force KC-135 went down in a neighborhood, killing…
Wichita leaders are addressing the issue of abandoned homes to improve community safety and housing availability Local Leaders Propose Solutions for Abandoned Homes in Wichita Wichita: Abandoned homes are causing quite a stir in several neighborhoods. The south side is particularly struggling with issues like squatters and fires in these empty houses. Local leaders are…
Olathe East coach Jerome McCray is facing cancer head-on, inspiring his athletes with his strength and resilience during this tough time Olathe Coach Jerome McCray Battling Cancer with Strength and Determination Olathe: Jerome McCray, a coach at Olathe East, is in a tough battle against cancer. He’s always taught his athletes to push through challenges,…
Nurses in Wichita are rallying for better staffing and patient safety amid concerns over AI in healthcare Wichita Nurses Unite in Nationwide March for Safe Staffing and Patient Protections Wichita: Unionized nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph are taking a stand. They’ve joined a nationwide march to push for safe staffing…
Wichita Police Department secures $360,000 grant to tackle violent crime effectively Wichita Police Department Receives Over $360K to Combat Violence Wichita: The Wichita Police Department just got a big boost with a grant of over $360,000. This funding is part of a larger $2.6 million effort across Kansas to fight violent crime. Eight departments and…
Kansas wildlife officials report three threatened species are thriving, showing significant population growth. Three Kansas Species Show Major Signs of Population Improvement Topeka: Great news from Kansas! Wildlife officials are excited to share that three native species are bouncing back. The northern map turtle, shoal chub, and broad-headed skink are all showing signs of population…
Raise My Head Foundation supports women escaping trafficking with a two-year recovery program Wichita Nonprofit Helps Trafficking Survivors Heal and Rebuild Their Lives Wichita: Human trafficking is a huge issue, and it’s growing fast. The Kansas Department for Children and Families says it’s one of the biggest crime industries out there. But there’s hope. The…
