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Wichita Area Events This Weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - If you’re looking for a weekend packed with fun, you’ve come to the right place! There are many exciting events going on in Wichita this weekend, you won’t want to miss out on the fun!. Wichita Wind Surge: Wichita Wind Surge has a...
Overland Park greenlights redux for Gregory Meadows Park
Gregory Meadows Park in northern Overland Park is set to be revamped in the near future. The one-acre park located at 9401 76th Ter. in the Gregory Meadows neighborhood is on track to get a new playground some time this year. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0...
Topeka’s National Night Out moves to mall for community celebration
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to come together for one night, in a stand against crime. National Night Out will take place Aug. 6. Haley Gil with PARS Topeka and Sgt. Michael Burns with Topeka Police Dept. visited Eye on NE Kansas to share what’s planned for this year’s event.
Great Bend council approves rezoning property on Hubbard
Jesus Carbajal spoke at a Great Bend Planning Commission meeting in June to rezone real estate at 1013 Hubbard Street form R-3 (multi-family) to C-2 (general commercial). Carbajal wants to build a shop on the property that would store equipment and material inside. The Planning Commission approved the request, and...
Disposal of limbs, branches free to Hays residents at Ellis County Landfill
In the wake of recent severe weather, Hays city staff has been working to clear branches from streets and alleys, removing low-hanging or broken branches, cleaning basins, and checking for damaged traffic signs and signals. However, city employees will not be removing large limbs or branches from private property, as...
Leavenworth community grappling with waste control issues at landmark
After complaints of slow trash pickup, one sanitation company is proposing a new transfer station to speed things up. However, not everyone likes the location the company wants, since it threatens a local landmark.
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a...
Newly ordained pastor enjoys learning and serving others
Frank Johnson is what many call a lifelong learner. “I’m a student. I like to always be learning,” said Johnson. The Hillsboro man, who has been the Executive Vice President of Academics and Compliance at Tabor College where he has worked for 14 years, will now be adding the role of pastor to his list of things he has learned.
Officials fear Mission’s holiday family adoption program is becoming unsustainable
For nearly 20 years, the city of Mission has helped local families during the holidays. Now, the city has started discussing the future of what is known as the family adoption program, which officials say is on the brink of becoming unsustainable for a volunteer committee and small group of city staffers to oversee.
Sterling College Athletics Announces the Hall Of Fame Class of 2024
STERLING, KAN. (scwarriors.com) – Sterling College Athletics announces its 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients. This year’s class includes two student-athletes, one coach, and one KCAC Championship team. Sterling College’s fifteenth Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on September 28th, 2024. The induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the homecoming football game against Southwestern College at Smisor Stadium. There will be a reception before the game in the Gleason Center. More specific information can be found on the SC Warriors website as the Hall of Fame weekend approaches.
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