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CCC Offering Ways for Area Students to Save Money
Coffeyville Community College is introducing a zero-cost opportunity for high school students to earn college credits. his initiative aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable, reflecting CCC's commitment to community-driven education. Interested families living in CCC's service district can contact their high school guidance counselors or CCC's Student Success Center for details. Additionally, CCC is eliminating technical program fees for high school students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs.
Kan. Air Force base completes nonstop, around-the-world KC-46 flight
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing put its global mission to the test by flying a KC-46 nonstop, around the world, June 29-July 1, according to a media release from the base. The flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A...
American Kolache opening west Topeka location this fall
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans will soon be able to enjoy fresh baked goods from a new eatery set to open in a few months. 27 News spoke with Russell Clark, owner of the American Kolache franchise, about his plans to open a new location in the Capital City. This will be the first American Kolache […]
Community members helping one another after storm leaves trail of damage in Wichita area
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Strong storms left a trail of damage in Wichita and Andover Tuesday night after ripping apart firework tents and knocking trees onto homes in the blink of an eye. "A lot of people were yelling mom, and they were crying, little girls, kids running around, parents...
Meddys restaurant made a splash in Prairie Village. Now it’s opening in Lenexa.
A Wichita-based restaurant chain’s newest Johnson County location is poised to open later this month. Meddys has quickly earned a local following since opening its first Johnson County eatery in Prairie Village two years ago. Now, the company is wrapping up construction on its new restaurant in Lenexa. Mark...
No Changes in Trash Service
The Salina General Services Offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and the Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The offices and facilities will reopen for normal hours on Friday, July 5th, 2024. All other City offices will be closed Thursday...
City commission approves $17 million maximum budget for CiCo Park improvements
Manhattan commissioners passed a $16.98 million build agreement for CiCo Park improvements Tuesday night on a vote of four to one. The “base project” cost for the city will be just over $15.7 million, as there are about $1.2 million in projected construction and owner contingency funds. Commissioner...
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...
Meet a Columbus High School grad who's driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
It’s 27 feet long and 11 feet high, and when she finishes her yearlong journey, Columbus native Sarah Oney will have driven with her copilot one of the six famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles around 20,000 miles to more than 200 events across the midwestern United States. “Sarah had a lot of people to go up against, but I think it was clear from the moment we met her that she absolutely has sunshine energy,” Schmitt told the Ledger-Enquirer. “… When she was going through the process, it was so clear that she was ready to take on a role that just really spreads joy because she really is joyful. … Sarah’s just begun the job, but she’s already made so much magic along the way.” Meet Sarah Oney here.
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.
K-State to host Drake at T-Mobile Center this December
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - This year’s annual Wildcat Classic at the T-Mobile Center now has an opponent for Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang and the Wildcats. On Tuesday, K-State Athletics announced the Drake Bulldogs will match up with the Wildcats on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
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