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Unknowns between Newman Regional Health, Stormont Vail dominate packed Q&A
Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking hosted a Q&A session this week, where concerned citizens packed the room seeking clarity on the potential annexation of land recently purchased by Stormont Vail Health and its implications for local healthcare. The event, held Wednesday at the Municipal Courtroom, was designed as an open...
5th annual Black Tie Affair to restore historic 1900 Theater set for Sept. 21
STRONG CITY — The Strong City Preservation Alliance is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 5th Annual Black Tie Affair, set to take place on Sept. 21, at St Anthony’s Hall, in Strong City. Happy Hour and live music will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner and live...
Lord’s Two Goals Leads Spires to 3-1 Win Over Graceland University
LEAVENWORTH, KAN- The University of Saint Mary women’s soccer team secured the win 3-1 over the Graceland University Yellowjackets. Rebecca Lord scored the first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Sadie Dipman soon after Graceland’s Florencia Campondinco scored to keep the game close. Josie Hallier...
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...
Seward Splits Day One in Laramie
Following a long seven-hour bus ride to the state of Wyoming, the Seward County Lady Saints volleyball team competed in day one of the Marriot’s SpringHill Suites Cheyenne Invitational where SCCC took down #16 Casper for the second time in the 2024 season before falling in a five-set thriller to Central Arizona.
Sharky’s Adds Expanded Outdoor Dining and Pickleball Court
Fort Scottians may have noticed that there is a construction area on the south side of Sharky’s Pub and Grug, 16 N. National Avenue. A major project is underway by Tina and David Lipe who started the restaurant in June 2011. “Our facility has everything: a cool designed building,...
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.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
Topeka’s CIVIC brings community together to fight violence
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group in Topeka hopes to combat the epidemic of violence that challenges our community. CIVIC, or the Community Inspired Violence Intervention Coalition, is a community-based collective, addressing the systems causing homicides and gun violence in Shawnee County. This team of organizations and community members formed after a record-breaking year of violence in 2023.
SoundTube Entertainment® Welcomes Jeff Brewer as New VP Sales, Residential
Lenexa, Kan. – Aug 28, 2024 – SoundTube Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Brewer as its new Vice President of Sales for the Residential division. With a rich background in the audio industry and a proven track record in leadership, Jeff brings valuable experience and insights to the SoundTube team.
A look at what's new at the Kansas State Fair this year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE)- The Kansas State Fair is always looking to expand its offerings and this year’s fair is no different. There’s plenty of new foods, events, security measures, and buildings- truly something for everyone. More than 330,000 people attended last year's Kansas State Fair, but this year...
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...
Just a fan in Prairie Village: Bill Hancock eager to be football fan after retiring as CFP executive director
— Bill Hancock loves college football, but it’s been a long time since he’s been able to relax on his couch and watch a weekend slate of games. Hancock retired earlier this summer as the executive director of the College Football Playoff, a role he’d served in since the CFP’s inception in 2012.
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...
Getting around campus: Which apps to use now My Bus Lawrence is discontinued
A new bus app will be used this school year after the University of Kansas announced last December that My Bus Lawrence would no longer be used. The University's transition from My Bus Lawrence to the Transit app was due to the fact that the transit coordinators were informed by DoubleMap Bus Tracker that the platform was going to be discontinued as of December 2023.
No. 13 Kansas Sweeps South Carolina in Season Opener
DURHAM, N.C. - Kansas Volleyball kicked off their 2024 campaign by sweeping the South Carolina Gamecocks Friday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium as a part of the Duke Tournament. Senior Caroline Bien led the Jayhawks with 12 kills and senior setter Camryn Turner finished the match with 27 assists. "I...
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