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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Yahoo
Ava Jones completes final round of chemotherapy
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Ava Jones has completed her final round of chemotherapy, according to her grandmother. Mary Honeck shared the update in the Jones Family Updates Facebook group, expressing gratitude to 'the wonderful team of specialists who have taken care of her.' Ava was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma in February. In April, she announced her cancer was 99% clear and that she would continue chemotherapy as a precaution to ensure it was completely gone. The Jones family came into the public spotlight in July 2022 after an impaired driver struck them while they were walking in Louisville, Kentucky. Ava's father, Trey, died from his injuries, and Ava suffered a traumatic brain injury. Related: Man sentenced 70 years for running Kansas family over They were in Kentucky for a basketball tournament just days after Ava had committed to play at the University of Iowa. Michael Hurley, who was driving under the influence of fentanyl, hit the family. He was later sentenced to 70 years in prison. Ava and her mother sustained critical injuries; her younger brother, Creek, had minor injuries. Her older brother, Hunter, was not on the trip. Despite efforts to continue her athletic career, Ava ultimately made the decision to medically retire from basketball in June 2024. To learn more about Ava's journey, click here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
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Poplar Springs Shootout provides local teams a valuable tune-up
GRACEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) — Several local girls basketball teams tipped off their summer seasons this week at the annual Poplar Springs Shootout, using the three-day event not just for competition, but for growth, chemistry and motivation. Each team entered with its own goals, from rebuilding rosters to preparing for championship runs. For Holmes County, last season's Class 1A state runners-up, the mission is clear, finish what they started. 'I want people to say this is the team to beat this year,' rising sophomore Jacee Bowers said. 'It's a privilege. People walk in the gym and know this is the team to beat, that feels good. 'We're coming in hard, showing up every day,' rising senior Ava Jones said. 'As seniors, it's exciting. We're ready to take on the role, and our goal is to get to that last game of the season and win it all.' The Arnold Lady Marlins celebrated a key return as rising senior Abby Long stepped back onto the court following a nine-month recovery from a torn ACL. 'Abby's worked really hard at rehab, and she's going to be a big part of our team,' Arnold Head Coach David Pleat said. 'It takes a lot of courage and commitment to come back from an ACL injury. You really admire them for that.' Meanwhile, the Mosley Dolphins entered the tournament with just one senior, giving younger players an early opportunity to embrace leadership roles. 'Tournaments like this help us build as a team,' rising sophomore Faith Alvarado said. 'We learn how to play together and learn each other on the court. It's been really good all around.' The host team, the Poplar Springs Lady Atomics, used the event to introduce their new head coach, JJ Price. 'I officially start July 1, but with the camp and this tournament going on, I've basically been here since the last week of May,' Price said. 'It's been a great chance to get to know the girls and start preparing.' Holmes County finished the tournament undefeated at 7-0. First-year head coach Brandon French said they aren't slowing down anytime soon. 'We're going to keep playing,' French said. 'A lot of these young guys didn't get a ton of game experience last year, so we're getting in as many games as we can this summer. We're only a few weeks in, but everybody's stepping into their roles really well.' Whether rebuilding or returning with veteran talent, every team left Poplar Springs with more experience, and a better understanding of what it takes to win. The three-day event began on Monday, continued Tuesday, and wrapped up on Thursday evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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Ava Jones provides update on cancer diagnosis
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Over the weekend, Ava Jones announced on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with cancer. On Thursday, Ava told KSN that she has Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Coming up at 10, KSN's Derek Lytle sat down with Ava, who explained how she plans to get through this and beat cancer. This isn't the first challenge the Nickerson native has faced. In July 2022, Ava was in Kentucky for a basketball tournament with her family. While out for a walk, she and her family were hit by an impaired driver. Ava received critical physical injuries and a traumatic brain injury. Her mother, Amy, also received critical injuries. Her father, Trey, did not make it. The impaired driver, Michael Hurley, was sentenced this past December to 70 years in prison. Just days before the crash, Ava had committed to playing at the University of Iowa on a Division I scholarship. While she continues to learn at the university, she has since medically retired from basketball. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ava Jones: I'm going to beat Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Former Nickerson basketball star Ava Jones is speaking out about her cancer diagnosis months after a man was sentenced to seven decades in prison for the murder of her father in a crash that left her with a traumatic brain injury. On Thursday, Jones announced that her cancer, diagnosed earlier this month, is Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She said she is using the strength she once found on the basketball court to continue living. Tired is an understatement for Jones. 'I am so exhausted,' she said. On July 5, 2022, Jones was with her family in Kentucky for a basketball tournament, just days after committing to play at the University of Iowa. While out for a walk, Michael Hurley drove impaired on fentanyl and crashed into Jones and her family, killing her dad and nearly her. Now, Jones has another battle she has to face. 'This is too much, this is so much. Why do I have to go through all of this? I'm a good person, I do all the right things, why do I have to,' said Jones. Previously: Ava Jones announces cancer diagnosis A lump on her neck led to the discovery of cancer. Doctors told her the cancer had spread to her lungs and she must start chemotherapy next week. She cut her hair and donated it as preparation. 'Yesterday I found out that I have stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma and with the treatment that I'm receiving, I will more than likely lose all of my hair,' Ava shared on Instagram. 'So today I decided to cut my hair for the first time in 19 years to donate 10 inches of my hair to children that are in need of some luscious locks!' Jones believes she is built for the challenge. 'The quote is, 'God gives his toughest battles to his strongest warriors.' You know what, I believe that is true,' said Jones. Walking away from death, once already, Jones said, cancer will not win. 'The chances for me to beat it is 100 percent; I'm going to beat it, I know I'm going to; that's just who I am and who my parents have raised,' said Jones. Leaning on loved ones in a fight for life. Despite all of these obstacles, Jones said, she is studying journalism and is even continuing to attend classes, in person, at Iowa as she preps to beat cancer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Stash of cash, meth, cocaine, and fentanyl found in southwest Kansas traffic stop
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office found over $5,000 in cash, 44 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of cocaine and 215 fentanyl pills following a traffic stop Saturday. The stop occurred in Syracuse on East Avenue E and North Johnson Street around 5 p.m. A sheriff's K-9 alerted deputies to the odor of narcotics in the vehicle. The vehicle was searched, and the drugs were discovered. Two men and a woman from La Junta, Colorado, were booked into jail on suspicion of various drug charges. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Park game wardens assisted with the arrests. Ava Jones announces cancer diagnosis For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
