🎙️ Public Affairs: Kim Houtz with the Koester House Museum Foundation – 5/3/2025

The American Legion Auxiliary will host OneMarysville’s Community After Hours on August 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Marysville American Legion. The event features an ice cream social with desserts and toppings, accepting freewill donations to support their programs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

Unified School District 273 has announced a change to its 2026–2027 academic calendar, moving the start date to August 19, 2026, affecting all students, including preschoolers. The last school day is now May 26, 2027. Preliminary events will continue as planned, with further communications forthcoming for parents and guardians.

WICHITA, Kan. — A 2-year-old girl is safely back in her mother's arms after a violent domestic incident led to an hours-long search, a citywide police effort, and an afternoon AMBER Alert on Sunday.

The Kansas City Current lost 1-0 to Boston Legacy FC on July 25, 2026, with Aïssata Traoré scoring the only goal. Despite multiple chances, including key saves by Boston's goalkeeper, the Current failed to equalize. Milestones were reached by Debinha and DiBernardo during the match. Kansas City faces Racing Louisville next.

Sporting Kansas City lost 4-0 to LAFC, with three goals conceded in the first half. Heung Min Son opened the scoring early, followed by goals from Denis Bouanga and David Martinez. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Sporting couldn't find the net, and Bouanga added a fourth goal late in the game.

Michael Massey's eighth-inning, two-run home run secured a 5-4 win for the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers. Kansas City initially led 3-0, but Detroit responded with four runs in the fifth. The Tigers' loss marks their second consecutive defeat against a last-place team, intensifying trade deadline decisions.

Kansas State University Extension is piecing together a statewide...

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of Kansas, with heat index values reaching up to 114°. The warning is effective until 9 PM CDT on July 27, affecting various cities and counties. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of heat-related illnesses. Precautions include staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities.