Pirates win two medals at state

Wylie News 5/15 6:07A Kyle Grondin

The Wylie Pirates took home some silverware at the track and field state championships on Saturday. Competing in three events, Wylie had two medalists on the day. Nathanael Berhane started off the day with a personal record in the 3200, placing...

Transparency and Accountability Matters: Know Your Candidates

Wylie News 5/14 2:00A Staff Reports

By Jon Smiley With Texas voters heading to the polls again this month for primary runoff elections, transparency and open accountability should be top of mind for voters and a top priority for our elected officials. That’s especially true in the...

Wylie opens new fire station to improve response times

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 5/13 3:06P Nick Starling

WYLIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Wylie unveiled the brand new Fire Station 4 on Friday. Fire and city officials believe the new station will help improve fire and EMS response times across the city. Fire...

'Candy' consulting producer no longer believes her four-decade old claim of self-defense

WFAA.com (Local News) 5/13 1:32P

Writer whose work serves as a resource for a mini-series on the infamous Wylie, Texas killing praises Jessica Biel but says the same 42-year-old questions remain.

Keeper of the keys

Blue Print (Wylie East High School) 5/13 10:49A writer: Hannah Hansen, Copy Edit

Just like “Harry Potter”’s very own Hagrid, Mr. Ernest Nelson is a staple at school. From directing traffic in the morning to keeping an eye on the hallways during passing periods, he spends every day watching out for the safety of his students....

Stellar Students

Blue Print (Wylie East High School) 5/13 10:23A writer: Hannah Hansen, Copy Edit

From moon landings to NASA research to the mystery of black holes, space holds a certain appeal to many.  One junior, Aqil Ishaq, decided to act on these passions and start a space club at school. “I felt the interest in space sciences in the...

Snakebites: What Not To Do

Local Profile Community 5/13 10:00A Christopher Bonilla

Rising temperatures in North Texas means increased snake activity, so it’s good to be prepared should the worst happen and a snake bites you. Knowing what to do is important during snake season, but...

Fatal crash on State Highway 78 May 11

Wylie News 5/13 7:04A Staff Reports

The Farmersville Fire Department, Police Department and Collin County Sheriff’s office responded to a fatal crash involving three vehicles around 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. Caleb Edwards, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene after his car collided...

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Blue Print (Wylie East High School) 5/13 6:48A writer: Casi Thedford, Adviser

Raider Nation, I wanted to take a moment to say goodbye. I am leaving the classroom to join the Communications Department here in Wylie ISD. Building the WEHS journalism program when we opened our doors in 2007, advising student publications has...

The Byron Nelson Is At Home In McKinney

Local Profile Community 5/13 6:00A Brian Ashcraft

This year marks the second year that TPC Craig Ranch has held the AT&T Byron Nelson . In 2021, the course hosted its first Nelson, but this year, the sold-out tournament finally feels like it s at...

BBQ on Ballard comes to Olde City Park

Wylie News 5/13 2:00A Dustin Butler

Olde City Park will be turned into a smokehouse this weekend as competitors vie for the best barbecue prize in the first-ever BBQ on Ballard. The event, which was originally scheduled for October of last year, will be held from 3:30 p.m. until...

Property tax protest deadline looms

Wylie News 5/12 2:00A Staff Reports

Residents who want to file a property tax protest have a fast-approaching deadline, according to Collin Central Appraisal District. CCAD Chief Appraiser Bo Daffin said the deadline to a file property tax protest is Monday, May 16. For notices...

$17 Million Expansion at Medical City McKinney

Wylie BubbleLife iReporter 5/11 11:40P Sally Huggins

Medical City McKinney will expand care for mothers and newborns with a major expansion and new patient tower. The $17 million project is part of a multi-phase project to expand womens services at...

Medical City Mckinney Rated 'A' for Patient Safety

Wylie BubbleLife iReporter 5/11 11:34P Sally Huggins

Medical City McKinney received an A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Medical City McKinneys achievements in protecting patients from preventable...

Popelka has sights set on state

Wylie News 5/11 4:57P Kyle Grondin

Logan Popelka is heading to the UIL track and field state championships for the second straight season, but things are different this time around. Last season, Popelka was strictly a short-distance runner. Competing in the 100m and 200m for the...