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Kansas total tax collections back up in June
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023, according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state ended May with...
NE Kansas counties in severe thunderstorm warning
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for several northeast Kansas counties Tuesday, July 2. According to the NWS, the watch will be in effect until 12 a.m. Wednesday, July 3. The following counties are in the warning: These thunderstorm warnings will be in effect until 7:30 p.m. Flood […]
Export experts to meet with Kansas businesses on statewide tour
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming talk series aiming to show off international exporting opportunities to Kansas businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s (KDC) International Division revealed the plans for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable series on Tuesday, July 2. This will be a monthly series starting in July and […]
Some Park Elementary neighbors oppose Wichita homeless shelter plan
Bobby Harlan gazed over the shuttered grounds of Park Elementary School, which he attended 32 years ago, and shared his disappointment about its future. “How can it be a homeless shelter?” he said. “This neighborhood needs a school.”. First came the news in March that Wichita schools would...
Wichita man sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for 2021 stabbing
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 29-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for stabbing a woman in a downtown Wichita alley nearly three years ago. Elam stabbed a then-22-year-old woman during the early morning hours of November 22, 2021. Officers said the woman was walking to her vehicle when Elam approached and stabbed her before running down an alley. The woman suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound to her stomach.
2 people hurt in crash on K-42
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Two people were hurt Tuesday morning in a crash on K-42 in Sedgwick County. The crash happened at around 9:15 at K-42 and 183rd Street West, west of Haysville between Clearwater and Schulte. One person sustained critical injuries, while another person was seriously hurt. The crash...
Wichita couple spreads joy by fixing, donating bicycles
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Every couple of weeks, the Stephens family makes a special delivery. The couple works as a one-stop bike shop, giving away bikes to kids who need them and repairing the ones they already have. It all began when Earl Stephens saw a little boy in need.
Fast: Woodie Seat will be open for awhile
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Mayor Greg Fast noted that though phase one of the Woodie Seat project is done, there will be more to do in the coming years. "It is open, it does look like we've done something," Fast said. "It's beautiful, smooth, striped perfectly, some of the medians are taken out or shaved down. That was phase one that we worked with the county with a combined grant from the state to help pay for a lot of that."
Hundreds of employees at Olathe business escape burning building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Hundreds of employees quickly evacuated a burning building in Olathe Monday afternoon. Olathe firefighters responded to the large fire at TVH Parts Company around 2:15 p.m.. The plant is located in an industrial part near West 164th Street and South Lone Elm Road. TVH Industrial...
Geary County Booking Photos June 28-July 2
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Rajen Campbell, Theft >$1,500 < $25,000, Pocket picking, arrested 06/27. Luis Dominguez, Use/possess with intent to...
Volleyball Season Tickets on Sale Monday
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Following the first season of the Coach Jason Mansfield era that saw the Wildcats defeat five ranked opponents and play five matches in front of sold-out crowds in the newly opened Morgan Family Arena, K-State Athletics has announced 2024 volleyball season tickets go on sale Monday, July 8.
Kansas basketball makes top-four for No. 1 ranked point guard in 2025 class
Kansas basketball is in the running for some of the best prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. The Jayhawks are looking to land several high schoolers in the upcoming cycle with several key contributors set to graduate after the 2024-25 season. HC Bill Self and his staff are eager to reel in potential NBA talent.
Kansas total tax collections back up in June
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023, according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state ended May with...
Homelessness is rising in Kansas and state lawmakers aren't doing much to help
LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — About 20 people who are without homes gather in a shelter each day in the relatively rural community of Leavenworth off the Missouri river in Northeast Kansas. On any given day, that number of people is close to filling up the shelter’s day center space that’s...
Moran concerned, Marshall pleased with Boeing’s decision to purchase Spirit AeroSystems
Kansas Senators shared their thoughts on Monday on Boeing’s announcement they plan to purchase Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems. Sen. Jerry Moran expressed his concern over the announcement that Boeing is planning on acquire Spirit. In a statement, Moran said that Wichita would not be the Air Capital of the World...
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