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Olathe East High School Honored by the KSHSAA
TOPEKA, Kan. – Olathe East High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 23 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs. A selection committee was formed...
Developer wants to remake historic De Soto ‘village’ near new Panasonic plant
Developers have rolled out a $55 million plan to rehab a historic pocket of homes in De Soto with the aim of turning the area into a site for affordable housing near the new Panasonic EV battery plant. Gardner-based Wheatland Investment Group made its first public presentation of the plan...
Mission apartments on burned-out bowling alley site now leasing with more in the works
Phase one of a downtown Mission apartment project is effectively completed, and developers’ and the city’s attention is now turning to the next phase. Sunflower Development Group’s Lanes at Mission Bowl, a 176-unit apartment complex on the site of a burned-out bowling alley, is moving in tenants this month.
Northern Heights transitioning to 8-Man football for 2024
The 2024 season for Northern Heights will be a new one in two different capacities. In September of 2023, the USD 251 North Lyon County Board of Education voted unanimously to move Northern Heights from 11-man to 8-man in football. During that same meeting, board members also voted unanimously for Northern Heights to depart the Flint Hills League and enter the Lyon County League. Northern Heights’ addition to the Lyon County League came as Southern Coffey County departed the league after the 2023-24 academic year and joined the Twin Rivers League in Southeast Kansas.
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
Arab Shriners help to boost Topeka’s economy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) is hosting a ceremonial session right here in Topeka. Events like this are affecting the capital city’s economy. Approximately 2,000 people are in town for “Celebration in the Heartland,” the 2024 Arab Shriners convention. This week’s convention...
Manhattan road construction reminders ahead of Saturday's football game
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan has a few announcements/reminders about road construction ahead of Saturday’s season-opening Kansas State football game. Kimball Avenue construction was completed on Monday. The road is open to traffic at the Denison Avenue intersection, however, left turns in the lane are still closed. This is due to shipping delays related to the traffic signals.
Robert's Words 2024: Kansas State's super fan offers his annual address
Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. Each year, GoPowercat lends itself so that Kansas State Super Fan Robert Lipson can offer his thoughts on Kansas State athletics. This year, he offered a lot of thoughts. More than 4,000 words of thoughts. So. Many. Thoughts.
Topeka’s First Primary Healthcare Center Officially Open
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Oak Street Health, a CVS affiliate based out of Kansas City, opened their doors today at 4109 SW 10th Ave. The clinic specializes in serving residents ages 65+. Oak Street Health offers primary care services, along with a suite of behavioral health support and educational resources...
Chiefs flags for sale next week to support Ronald McDonald House
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)—Chiefs fans, it’s almost time to get your limited-edition flags and support a great cause!. On Red Wednesday, Sept. 4, Chiefs Back-to-Back Super Bowl Champions flags will be available for Topekans. The purchased flags benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas. The flags can...
Grief Awareness Day draws attention to the individual journey
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - National Grief Awareness Day reminds us that we all have different ways of experiencing loss. Understanding that can set us on the journey to healing. The day was marked Aug. 30, 2024. Certified Grief Counselor Phelica Glass visited Eye on NE Kansas to lend perspective. Glass...
KMAland Missouri Week 1 (8/30): Simmons leads East Atchison past King City, lands KMA hardware
(KMAland) -- Blake Simmons earned some KMA hardware in an East Atchison win, Platte Valley won a state-rated battle of top four teams and Rock Port, Nodaway Valley, Stanberry, South Holt and Albany were other KMAland Missouri winners in Week 1. Check out the full Week 1 rundown from KMAland...
One Big 12 Team Hosting Two Top 40 Basketball Prospects
According to a recent report from On3’s Joe Tipton, one team from the Big 12 Conference is set to host two top 40 players in the Class of 2025 in the days ahead. That team is Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks, who will bring a pair of four-stars to campus for a weekend visit in center Eric Reibe and power forward London Jemison.
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