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Clay Center Tattoo Shop’s New Apprentice Looking Forward to Leaving A Lasting Mark, Growing As An Artist
Walk The Line Tattoo in Clay Center has a new tattoo artist apprentice. Jay Long has been an artist for as long as they can remember, always doodling whenever they had a chance. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit halfway through their senior year at Clay Center Community High School, Long said they suddenly found themselves with even more free time to draw. This, they said, is when their love for tattoos really stuck.
Crews work house fire in central Topeka
Update 9:50 a.m.: The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) reports that just before 7 a.m. they were called to the 1100 block of SW Clay St. for reports of a house fire. When crews arrived they found a home with smoke coming from the attic. A neighboring home received minor damage from the fire. The cause […]
Topeka man, 27, arrested Saturday on meth count in Osage County
LYNDON, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested over the weekend in connection with methamphetamine possession and other offenses in Osage County, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Aaron M. Griffith, 27. Authorities said Wells was arrested after an Osage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a...
Helping 'lower the hurdles': SENT launches new services in southeast Topeka
SENT Inc. is wrapping its arms around the southeast Topeka community with its newest services. Starting in late August, SENT will provide an array of new services, including more health and food accessibility in the Avondale East Building, 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Sent members also are hosting an open...
‘Exciting and amazing’ opportunity for Holton business
HOLTON (KSNT) – A local business is set to be featured on the silver screen. “More Than Lemons” in Holton received the opportunity to showcase their blown glass artwork and skills in numerous scenes on the upcoming independent family-centric comedy film “25 Miles to Normal.” The indie film is being shot across the state line […]
Barton college approves 5% increase to salary budget for 2025
As discussed at this month’s study session, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees approved an operational budget and published budget for the 2025 fiscal year at Monday’s regular meeting. The budget remains revenue neutral, keeping collected tax dollars the same as the year prior, estimated to garner $9,574,623 in taxes.
Arrest made after pursuit Monday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday at approximately 3:20 p.m., agents with the Department of Corrections Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Task Force located a wanted subject, James M. Smith, 36, of Hutchinson, near 11th Ave and Severance Street. Before they were able to make contact, Smith left the area in a vehicle and fled from officers with Hutchinson Police Department. Officers did not pursue Smith at that time due to Smith’s history of fleeing from law enforcement.
Prairie Paws CEO says residents can expect new look and hours once Emporia Animal Shelter operations contract goes into effect next month
Several changes are on the way for the Emporia Animal Shelter with the new operations contract set to go into effect in just a little less than two weeks. The contract will begin August 4 and will see Prairie Paws at the helm of the shelter as announced earlier this year following action by Emporia City Commissioners. During KVOE’s Morning Show Monday, Prairie Paws Director Vanessa Cowie spoke to the various changes coming to the center from both a visual and operational perspective.
Topeka animal shelter no longer at max capacity
TOPEKA (KSNT)—As of July 22, 2024, the Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) is no longer at its maximum capacity. Helping Hands told us they have received 486 animals in the last 22 days. However, after announcing zero-dollar adoptions last week, 171 animals were adopted. 27 News spoke with Grace Clifton, the director of philosophy at […]
Parsons man arrested on allegations of assault and kidnapping
PARSONS, Kan. — Police arrest a Parsons man after a woman says he assaulted her and held her against her will. Justin Schwark, 36, was arrested on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He posted the $15,000 bond before he could be booked in the...
Deep sea explorers say they found Amelia Earhart’s plane
ATCHISON, Kan. — It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries ever, but we might now be on the verge of discovering what happened to Amelia Earhart’s plane. Earhart was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, and her love for planes and flying drove her to break barriers for female pilots.
Welsh siblings prepare for fair week
Photo by Aubrey Weishaar – Anthony and Skit, Lexie and Lil’ T, Tommy and his rocket, and Emma and Meatball have worked for months for this moment, and the chance to show off all of their hard work at county fair week. With the Jefferson County 4-H Fair...
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