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Talk20 Hutch coming up Friday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The July edition of Talk20 Hutch is coming up July 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hutchinson Public Library. The ten presenters each have local ties and are talking about issues relevant to the community. "We have Dakotah Sanders, Andrew Davidson, Taryn Borders...
JC Breakfast Optimist Club Members Met The JCPD Assistant Chief of Police
On Wednesday, July 24, Junction City Police Department’s Assistant Chief of Police, Cory Odell met with the JC Breakfast Optimist Club members at Jim Clark’s Chevrolet showroom on Goldenbelt Boulevard. Cory grew up in a small town north of Corcordia, Kansas. His studies in college prepared him to be a band director until he did his student teaching. His internship as a music major helped him decide that teaching elementary students to play a band instrument was not a career he wanted to pursue.
Traffic alert: Kansas Highway Patrol responds to crash at I-70 and Central
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Wednesday, the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a crash at Central Avenue and I-70. The crash happened around 1 p.m. on July 24. According to KHP, the ramp from I-670 to Central Avenue is closed as crews work to clear the scene. Editor’s Note:...
Feeling more like July, hazy conditions
Another cool morning with temperatures falling into the middle to upper 60s. Just like the last two mornings, we could see some patchy fog development in some areas as winds are light and variable. Heat looks to build in today as temperatures reach into the middle 90s. This is the...
Barton ranked #2 in the nation for best athletic department
Mark it seven straight years that Barton Community College has finished as one of the top three most successful athletic programs in the country. The National Alliance of Two Year College Athletics Administrators (NATYCAA) judges all community colleges across the country on how their teams finish at national competitions. Barton Athletic Director Trevor Rolfs said the Cougars athletic department finished second in the nation for the 2023-2024 school year.
These issues drove candidates to run for Shawnee County Commission District 2
Incumbent Kevin Cook and lifelong Topekan Robert Soria will face off in the Aug. 6 primary election for the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat. The seat, which covers the north-central and northeast parts of the county, has been held by Cook since January 2013. The winning Democrat will move forward to the Nov. 5 general election, where he would face Henry McClure, a Republican and lifelong Topekan. McClure is unchallenged in the GOP primary. ...
When Topeka-area schools will have their first day of classes in August
August brings finding the perfect pen while back-to-school shopping, meeting new teachers, making new friends and, for some students, attending their first day of school in a new unfamiliar place. Superintendents at multiple school districts shared their excitement for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, which will begin in mid-August. With the first day of...
Hoffman leaves McPherson Opera House
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Opera House Executive Director Karissa Hoffman has given her resignation to Board President Denise O’Connor-Munsey, effective August 9, 2024. While we are sad to see Karissa leave, she is heading on to a new opportunity in Lindsborg, and we know she will continue to have a positive impact on our communities.
See thousands of custom and classic cars at KKOA Leadsled in Salina this week
The largest custom car show in the United States is back in central Kansas this week as the 44th annual Kustom Kemps of America Leadsled Spectacular descends on downtown Salina. More than 2,000 entrants were in last year's event that takes place each July, featuring show cars, trucks, drag machines, bicycles, vendors, bands and more over four days in and around Oakdale Park. ...
Concerns voiced at city meeting on tree ordinance
(KNZA)--A Hiawatha resident appeared before the Hiawatha City Commission Monday evening to express his concerns about the city's tree ordinance. John Schum, who lives at 306 North 5th Street, said he recently had a tree fall in the public right-of-way on his property and was notified by the city he was responsible for its removal.
Topekans give feedback on Huntoon Street road project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Looking to improve roads in Topeka, the city and their design team held an open house at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for a road project on Huntoon Street, between Gage Boulevard and Harrison Street. Although this open house wasn’t to show off what the project looks like. It was […]
Cool Cars, Hollywood Star Headed to Salina
They are rolling across the Midwest, and across Kansas, with a final destination of Salina. Oakdale Park will be a a flurry of activity beginning Thursday as some of the most iconic vehicles of all time begin arriving in Salina in advance of one of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest. Cool cars and a cool Hollywood star are rolling into Salina as part of the 2024 Leadsled Spectacular. The popular car show will take over the park, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Riverton’s 12u Little League Baseball Team Wins Kansas State Championship & are Bound for Indianapolis!
RIVERTON, KS — The Riverton 12u Little League Baseball team are your 2024 Kansas State Champs. In the state tournament, Riverton defeated J.L. Hutchinson Little League out of Pittsburg, then defeated Baxter Springs Little League to advance to the championship game. To win it all, Riverton defeated Pittsburg 12U again in the championship by a […]
Kansas basketball champion Jalen Wilson becomes 2nd Jayhawk to win Summer League MVP
After averaging 20.1 PPG at Kansas in his senior season, Jalen Wilson had to take on an entirely different role as a rookie in the NBA. He was the epitome of a role player, averaging 5.0 PPG and 3.0 RPG in 15.5 minutes per game in 2023-2024. With that being said, he was able to take on a leading role (as he once did with the Jayhawks) this season in Summer League when he became the #1 scoring option for Brooklyn.
Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office flooded due to sewage back up
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Several inches of sewage water flooded the administration offices at the Geary County Sheriff’s Office. Employees arrived to work on Monday, July 22, to find water at their feet. Many employees are now having to work from different areas. The part of the building that flooded sits right beneath some jail […]
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