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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Inching back to the century mark, sparse rain chances
The heat dome remains positioned to our south. Much of Kansas is still on the pleasant side before this high tracks closer by the end of the workweek. Another small piece of energy may create a storm or two in southeast Colorado by evening. This does not look to survive long before dying on its quest into the Sunflower State and the southwest part of our viewing area early tonight.
Kansas State Fair has all-new mobile app
HUTCHINSON, KS – The Kansas State Fair is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new mobile app, now available for download on the Apple Store and Google Play Store. This will provide users with schedule and wayfinding information directly at their fingertips--useful for first-time and life-long Fairgoers alike!
New Kansas Planned Parenthood clinic expands abortion access for Oklahomans
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new Planned Parenthood clinic opening Monday in southeast Kansas will be the closest abortion access point for many people in the South and expects to have patients from six states in its first five days — Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Kansas saw a 369% increase in abortions in […]
Trillo accepts plea agreement in Emporia human trafficking, commercial exploitation case
After one of the two defendants in an Emporia human trafficking and commercial sex exploitation case was set for trial late last week, the second defendant accepted a plea agreement. On Tuesday, Maria Elena Trillo accepted an Alford guilty plea to one count of commercial exploitation of a child. An...
Aaron Watson opens McCain Performance Series season
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series kicks off the season with country star Aaron Watson at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. For more than 20 years, Aaron Watson has traveled the land as country music's ultimate underdog troubadour — an independent artist with the spirit of the American frontier in his veins and a self-made empire to match. Working without corporate backers, he reached the Top 10 of Billboard's country album chart five separate times, including "The Underdog," his 2015 set that landed at number one.
Move-in week is here for KU and Haskell students; here’s some helpful info
Welcome, new and returning University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University students and families. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid the traffic. Coming into town:. Kansas Highway 10 is almost entirely open. If you’re...
Man, 44, arrested late Monday on meth count after traffic stop in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested late Monday in North Topeka in connection with multiple offenses including methamphetamine possession, officials said. A Shawnee County sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck with an expired license plate around 11 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of N.W. Topeka Boulevard, officials said.
Kansas drug bust: Fentanyl, heroin and THC gummies
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug allegations. On August 15, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 500 Block NE Grattan Street. related to an ongoing investigation, according to a media release. While conducting the search warrant,...
Country star Chris Janson set for live Topeka show
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Country music star Chris Janson is due to perform live in Topeka later this year at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Shawn Brian, marketing coordinator at TPAC, issued a press release Monday, Aug. 20 stating that Janson’s performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Ticket prices range from […]
Locally-owned taqueria Taco Naco expands with new State Line location
Since its debut in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, locally-owned taqueria Taco Naco has seen what co-owner Brian Goldman considers pretty explosive growth. Goldman and his wife Fernanda Reyes Gonzales opened their first brick-and-mortar storefront in Overland Park three years ago, after becoming increasingly popular as an Overland Park Farmers’ Market pop-up.
Caney Grocery Financial Situation Better
Under the advisement of American Wholesale Grocers, the Caney Grocery is sustaining itself. The store was one of the topics discussed during a lighter session of last night's Caney City Council. City Administrator Kelley Zellner says the numbers are beginning to balance. Zellner credits AWG for their help in getting...
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