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Freshly field grown flowers make way in Salt City
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone picked up a fresh locally grown bouquet this spring or summer, there's a chance it came from Salt City Blooms. Owner Jessica Rayl who's had a love for growing flowers for awhile now, said she discovered the idea for her business on Facebook. "I...
Airxcel: InVision Appliances Featured on New Jayco Trailers
WICHITA, Kan. – Airxcel, Inc. a leading supplier to the recreational vehicle industry announced that its brand InVision will be the exclusive appliance brand featured on Jayco’s new Jay Flight and Lightweight series starting with the 2025 model year. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Jayco,”...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosting another Global Entry enrollment in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with the City of Wichita and Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, is hosting another Global Entry enrollment. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the airport in the mezzanine-level conference rooms. One was also held on […]
God’s grace brings university chaplain back home
Father Edmund “Ed” Herzog, Newman’s chaplain, may be a new face to some people in the Newman community, but he is certainly no stranger to the university. Herzog attended Newman University from 2007-2011 and was confirmed in St. John’s Chapel on campus in 2009. Now, 17 years later, he returns to lead Campus Ministry and guide students through formation, stewardship and leading Mass. Prior to Herzog’s new assignment, he was the chaplain of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School for six years.
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee decided to...
Numbers down, Great Bend considering ending June Jaunt
When last year’s attendance numbers were down for Great Bend’s June Jaunt festival, the rain and storms had an impact on the outdoor event at Jack Kilby Square. When numbers were again down this year with good weather forecasts, city officials began reconsidering the efforts to host the festival.
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
Overland Park gym opening this fall to offer one-on-one fitness training
A fitness company offering a one-on-one exercise training is on its way to Johnson County. Alloy Personal Training, a Georgia-based fitness company, plans to open a new studio this fall at the Hawthorne Plaza shopping center in Overland Park. Alloy Personal Training will be at 5053 W. 119th St. The...
Olathe commission OKs 250-acre plan that includes apartments, homes and industrial sites
A proposed project that aims to bring a mix of hundreds of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments alongside a new industrial development in southern Olathe gained a key approval this week. On Monday, the Olathe Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the rezoning and preliminary site development plan...
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
Bids hit $3 million for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction nears end
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The final hours of the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park are here with bids on the race track now reaching into the millions of dollars. Heartland Motorsports Park is currently up for auction in Topeka from the owner Chris Payne with Shelby Development LLC. The property went up for auction this […]
Topeka living community honors ‘Gorgeous Grandmas’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday was dedicated to some lovely grandmothers at one Topeka living center. Celebration Villa of Hearthstone held a Gorgeous Grandma pageant in honor of National Gorgeous Grandma Day. 11 lucky grandmothers living at Hearthstone walked the room and made their case as the best grandma to the audience, which consisted of some of their family as well.
R&B VIBES III: A night celebrating generations of music this weekend in Salina
R&B VIBES returns to Salina, offering an intergenerational celebration of R&B and Soul music this weekend. Set to take place July 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., R&B VIBES III is an immersive audio experience featuring hits from all eras, complete with sing-alongs, anthems, remixes, and slow jams. Renowned...
Parr challenging Krom-Craven in contested Great Bend council race
For the Great Bend City Council, there is one contested race that will be decided in the election this fall. Incumbents Kevyn Soupiset, Davis Jimenez and Tina Mingenback are all running uncontested races. In Ward 1, incumbent Lindsey Krom-Craven has a challenger in Gary Parr. Parr virtually attended last week’s...
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