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Adopt-A-Pet event successful Saturday at EAGLE Media
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter had another successful Adopt-A-Pet event on Saturday at the EAGLE Media Center. Eight of the 11 dogs that were brought to the event were adopted. "We had eight volunteers and one staff member present on Saturday that made this event a success,"...
Unpaid real estate tax list online
RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on your real estate properties. Taxpayers have the opportunity to pay these past due 2023...
Man, 28, dies in single-vehicle crash early Sunday southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man has died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday just southwest of Topeka, authorities said. The crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of S.W. Auburn Road. Shawnee County sheriff’s officials said a gray 2019 Nissan Altima was westbound on S.W....
Kansas woman accused in man's fentanyl death
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a fentanyl related death and have made an arrest. Just after 10p.m. Sunday police arrested Penny Marie Webster, 59, of Manhattan, according to a media release from Riley County Police. Webster is being held on a $125,000 bond on distribution of a controlled substance...
Police: Kan. suspect poured glue all over vehicles
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal destruction of property in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 3p.m. Friday, officers listed a 26-year-old man as the victim. He reported a known suspect poured glue all over...
Kansas artist completes 108-foot wheat mural on grain elevator
Talented Kansas-based mural artist Mindy Allen has recently finished her largest project to date — a 108-foot-tall mural on a grain elevator in rural Inman. The mural project began nearly five weeks ago, timed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of turkey red winter wheat’s introduction to Kansas. Allen, whose business is called Mindy’s Murals, was determined to honor this milestone accurately. She even engaged the community by setting up a donation poll on Facebook, allowing locals to vote on the color of the combine featured in the mural.
Wichita restaurant offering free pizza, no questions to those in need
Sterling James, the operating partner at Wichita’s Blaze Pizza at 2692 N. Greenwich Road, is stepping up for the community. James went public over the weekend by announcing that Blaze Pizza will be reintroducing something the restaurant did in 2020 with FREE PIZZA FOR THOSE IN NEED. It’s simple....
Freddy's enhances analytics and insights with Domo data suite
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has tapped a new data science solution to assist in its analytics operations. Domo’s Data Science Suite will assist the quick-serve chain known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and freshly churned frozen custard treats in gaining further insights into the restaurant’s data, giving franchisees the ability to optimize pricing and model menu mix.
Fundraisers set for family of fifth-grader who died in Plainville
The Plainville community continues to respond to the death of a fifth-grader in Plainville last week. How the youth, Aiden Sherraden, died has not been released. Crisis counselors met with youth and caregivers during the weekend. Multiple fundraisers for the family have been set. https://facebook.com/events/s/ride-for-aiden/1129820271456830/
Great Bend’s Niedens recognized at Royals game for Vietnam service
Mike Niedens had to experience combat during the Vietnam War. As a small sign of appreciation for his service, the Great Bend resident for the past four decades was able to experience a recognition that few will receive. In front of a crowd of more than 27,000, Niedens was recognized for his service at Saturday’s Kansas City Royals game at Kauffman Stadium.
Couple sought after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident scene arrested in Oklahoma
Two people wanted after allegedly leaving the scene of a drug crime in Council Grove and driving to Oklahoma to escape justice have been arrested. Meagann Mason and Colby Ross were arrested Sunday at an unspecified location in Oklahoma, according to Morris County Crime Stoppers. They could be extradited to face charges at a later time.
Shooting behind KCK fire station leaves 1 dead, 3 in custody
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - One man has died as the result of a shooting in a Kansas City, Kansas, park after he was found behind a fire station over the weekend. The man has been identified as 18-year-old Branden Baskin, who lived in Kansas City, Kansas. One juvenile and two adults have been taken into custody.
Attempt to escape burning Shawnee home leads to pedestrian-vehicle collision
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An attempt to escape a burning Shawnee home sent one woman to a nearby hospital after she was hit by a car. The Shawnee, Kansas, Fire Department says that just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, emergency crews were called to the 7700 block of Nieman Rd., near Advance Auto Parts, with reports of a house fire. Crews from Shawnee, the Lenexa Fire Department, the Overland Park Fire Department and Jonson County MED-ACT all responded.
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