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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...
Former Kansans wanted: Kansas launches $2M marketing campaign inviting you back home
Kansas state government has launched a national marketing campaign with a $2 million budget to try to convince former Kansans to move back to the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced Monday that it has launched the "Love, Kansas" talent attraction campaign. "It's simple: We need more humans in Kansas to keep...
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach argues new agency rule on gun sales is unconstitutional
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach argued that a rule implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is unconstitutional and moved that a temporary restraining order be issued on the rule Monday at the Robert Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas. The ATF rule deems that firearms sold with...
‘Special Hunt’ applications open in Kansas
Applications are open for the KDWP's Special Hunts program following a press release issued on July 1. This offers hunters interesting hunting opportunities with limited access to public and private lands. This includes select refuge areas for deer, upland game, waterfowl, doves, turkey and furbearers.
NCK 94.9 to Provide Patriotic Soundtrack for Independence Day Celebrations
White Communications and NCK 94.9 will provide the soundtrack to area Fourth of July celebrations this week. NCK 94.9 will broadcast a 30-minute program of patriotic music at 10 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th. The program will provide a perfect musical backdrop for the Concordia City Fireworks show at the Cloud County Fairgrounds in Concordia on July 3rd, while the patriotic program will also be played July 4th for the enjoyment of local residents celebrating with privately-purchased fireworks.
Clay County Hospital Foundation close to achieving fundraising goal for medical center expansion
CLAY COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Clay County Hospital Foundation is close to achieving its fundraising goal for the expansion of the Clay County Medical Center. According to Clay County Medical Center officials, they are just over $53,000 away from achieving their fundraising goal in support of the planned $3.8 million expansion of Clay County Medical Center (CCMC). This project includes the construction of a 6,765-square-foot addition, featuring a new mental health clinic and expansion of Clay Center Family Physicians.
How cover crops are helping a Kansas farmer adapt to climate change
On Sunny Day Farms near Palmer, Kansas, Lucinda Stuenkel raises cattle and grows wheat, soybeans, and other commodity crops. But during times when no cash crop is growing, her fields do not lie fallow. Stuenkel: “We try to have something green and growing in there all year round.”. For...
Topeka Housing Authority highlights challenges and goals before the city council
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Ahead of the city council’s agenda, Topeka Housing Authority’s president and CEO Trey George presented their annual report, breaking down the details from the past year and sharing their goals for the future. THA is a quasi-governmental entity, so while they are not controlled...
Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli ready to serve Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli has opened to the public. The coffeehouse held a soft opening on Monday, July 1 amid the completion of construction and equipment. The coffeehouse is owned and operated by Noller and companies, which are the same people who own Laird Noller...
Junction City family displaced after storm destroys home
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Friday, June 28, a massive storm hit local towns, including Junction City. Shannan Himmaugh has been renting her house for seven years. When a tree came crashing through the house, it destroyed her bed. Luckily, she had just left the room to do laundry. “Everything was water damaged. It was crushed,” […]
Sewing Shack invites you to rethink consignment shops
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Your packed closet could hold extra cash. Consignment shops can help sell it for you, and help shoppers find good deals!. Julie Gustafson owns Sewing Shack in Topeka’s Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th and Oakley. She visited Eye on NE Kansas with their bridal consultant Janette Feldkamp.
Contracts awarded for two upcoming turnpike construction projects in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Contracts have been awarded for two upcoming turnpike construction projects in Topeka, Kan. According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority, Contract No. 8094 has been awarded for drainage rehabilitation at mile marker 178, I-470/KTA. The contract was awarded to Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Topeka, Kan., for $143,615.
Father and son arrested in Kansas apartment complex killing
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita have arrested a man and his father. Just after 11a.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a call reporting a shooting at the Rockborough apartment complex, 202 N Rock Road in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. First responders...
Trump’s hush money sentencing delayed to September
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial is postponing the former president’s sentencing to September after Manhattan prosecutors said they would not oppose Trump’s request to delay in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision granting him “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts.
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
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