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Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
Shed fire causes $20K in damage in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A shed fire caused $20,000 in damage in Wabaunsee County. Wabaunsee County Fire District 5 said they responded to a call about a fire at 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the 16000 block of Bronc Rider Rd. in Eskridge, Kan. The fire officials...
INSIGHT KANSAS: The politics of regulating fireworks
Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments. Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase in 49 of...
Bernie’s last blast: Toso oversees Emporia’s fireworks show for last time
Bernie Toso says it’s time to disengage — somewhat — from his involvement with Emporia’s annual fireworks show. Toso has been either a volunteer or the leader of Emporia’s annual pyrotechnics display for almost 20 years. Toso closed out his time as lead pyrotechnician with...
Emporia’s latest mural to be featured during First Friday Art Walk
Emporia’s latest mural is almost finished, and it’s ready to be celebrated as part of the city’s First Friday Art Walk. The mural is on the north side of Jack’s Lawn and Pool at 829 Commercial, the featured presenter for Friday’s event. First Friday Art Walk developer Kaila Mock says this is the latest mural through the work of the Community Art Alliance, a venture of Visit Emporia.
Emporia Fire handles fireworks-related polycart incident, accidental house fire on July 4
After a relatively calm day for the Fourth of July, Emporia firefighters had a burst of activity Thursday night. Emporia Fire went to a polycart fire in the 900 block of Sylvan around 10 pm. Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says the incident was fireworks-related. No injuries were reported. As crews...
Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with KansasLand Bancshares
Equity Bancshares, the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, completed the acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, the parent company of KansasLand Bank. With this acquisition, Equity has added to its existing presence in Quinter, Kansas and expanded into Americus, Kansas. “We are delighted to welcome KansasLand customers and team members into...
Governor Kelly announces $8.6 Million awarded to cost share program projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities...
Annual Emporia firework show shoots off almost 800 shells
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The northeast Kansas sky was lit up with fireworks this Fourth of July. The Emporia community celebrated the Fourth of July with a concert and firework show at Welch Stadium at Emporia State University. Bernie Toso has been doing this show for 19 years. He gave 27 News a behind the scenes […]
Veteran Salute: Purple heart veteran lead others for 30 years
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – Deploying across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond, Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell continued to improve and push his leadership abilities across three decades in the armed forces. Serving today as a Magistrate Judge for Kansas’s Second Judicial District, Judge Campbell leads with 30 years of military experience in his pocket. “Leadership is born […]
Busy schedule continues for ESU Flute Choir
Early July is an extremely busy time for the Emporia State University Flute Choir. Already, the group has partnered with Arby’s on Monday for a fundraiser sending a portion of the restaurant’s proceeds to the choir. A similar fundraiser is coming Monday at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.
Local rancher named operations director at Pioneers Bluffs
MATFIELD GREEN — Pioneer Bluffs Board of Directors has selected Sammy Jo Peterson as the new Operations Director of the nonprofit, historical Flint Hills ranch. “We have gone through an exhaustive search and we are excited to have Sammy Jo’s enthusiasm, knowledge of agriculture, community relationships, and eagerness,” said Nancy Mattke, Board President. “She will do great in spreading the Pioneer Bluffs mission to preserve and share the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills into the future of the organization.”
City of Emporia Fireworks Display – July 4th
The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the north end of campus and inside Welch Stadium. The soccer pitch on the north end of campus will be closed to the public.
Proposed Douglas County budget would increase property taxes for most residents
Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. The budget doesn’t eliminate any current county services or payments to more than 40 community organizations, according to a county news release. Commissioners will also consider...
Free Backpacks and School Supplies from Patterson Legal Group
Patterson Legal Group is excited to announce that they are hosting a backpack giveaway event on Thursday, August 1st. The event will take place at the Stormont Vail Events Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or while supplies last. That address is 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612. School-aged...
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