Loewen wins triple jump title
NOTE: Due to holiday deadlines, complete track results will be at www. thekansan.com and in Thursday’s Kansan.
May 2022
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Local fire breather festival bound
Jason Sutcliffe is a self-described thrill seaker, but when the Sand Creek Summer Daze rolls around he hopes to give people some thrills as he takes the stage. Sutcliffe is a PTA / VPO for Empower Physcial Therapy of Newton by day, but a fire-breather and juggler by night.
Another day in America and Kansas: Senseless murder of children and a fifth-grade graduation
The same day that a shooter opened fire at a school in Uvalde, Texas, I attended my son’s fifth-grade graduation. The same day that 19 students from that school died, along with two teachers, I stood next to my husband and applauded after our camera-shy son took a certificate from his teacher.
Choosing which crimes to prosecute comes to Kansas on election bribery
The Ellis County Attorney’s decision to not prosecute election bribery signals that the trend of picking and choosing which crimes to prosecute is no longer confined to major U.S. cities with progressive prosecutors. And that is a very dangerous sign for freedom in Kansas.
Legislative Session Closes with an Education Elephant still in the Room
The Kansas legislative year ended in a stalemate for culture warriors and without any major legislation for overall improvement of teaching and learning, because none of the bills addressed the elephant in the middle of the room—a shortage of fully prepared teachers.
Pranks, practical jokes turn Indy paddock into silly season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alexander Rossi knows everything and is divulging nothing. Rossi was tightlipped during Indianapolis 500 media day Thursday while discussing a rash of pranks that have turned May into silly season inside the paddock leading into “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” “There’s been a lot of rain,” Rossi said.
New law puts NHL great Konstantinov’s 24/7 care in jeopardy
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Vladimir Konstantinov has traded hockey sticks for an Uno deck. Many, in fact. The onetime Soviet and Detroit Red Wings star plays so often that he goes through a pack per week, wearing out cards with the hands that once made him one of the world’s best defensemen.
KVA All-Star Match rosters
June 4, Lee Arena, Topeka BLUE TEAM Harley Ferralez, Hesston Kristen Evans, Ottawa Annabeth Baalman, Andale Grace Xu, Emporia Katy Harris, Atchison Tallon Rentschler, Smith Center Iyannah Jackson, Lansing Jacey Schurle, Clay Center Madison Bruna, Hanover Drew Baxter, Seaman Brooke Hammond, Garden Plain Kassidy Nixon, Central Plains BLUE COACHES Nick Linn, Smith Center Sharlene Ramsey, Smoky Valley Lindsay Zych, Lansing RED TEAM Kamryn Farris, Lansing Caitlin Bishop, Lansing Katelyn Brogan, Washburn Rural Brette Doile, McPherson Hali Bloomdahl, Clay Center Ashlyn Long, Smith Center Lauren Schutter, Wabaunsee Caiya Stucky, Wichita NW Emilee Lane, TMP Marian Lily Boughfman, Little River Ashlyn Berning, Blue Valley West Sammie Saunders, Hillsboro RED COACHES Christy Doile, McPherson Maria Aikins, Hutchinson Melissa Holle, Hanover .
Bethel sprinter competes at nationals
GULF SHORES, Ala. – Bethel College sprinter Trey Palmer finished 22nd overall in the 100-meter dash Thursday at the NAIA National Championships at Gulf Shores.
Indy 500 drivers find crypto craze fuels needed sponsorship
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Should he win one of auto racing’s crown jewel races, Conor Daly would gladly take the seven-figure payout awarded to the Indianapolis 500 champion and deposit traditional American cash straight in his bank.