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City of Great Bend to look at motopark agreement
James Baldwin and LaRyssa Baldwin, who operate the Kansas Motocross Championship Series, wish to enter into an operating agreement for the Great Bend Motopark located at the Expo Complex area of the Great Bend Municipal Airport. The term of the agreement will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2027, unless...
Liberal High School placed on brief lockdown after report of potential threat
LIBERAL, Kan. (KAKE) - Liberal High School says their campus was placed on a brief hold-in-place on Friday after the report of a potential threat was made. In a media release, LHS says that at approximately 11:15 a.m. Friday, the administration received a report of a potential threat at the RISE building, located south of the main campus.
GTP leader mention Heartland Park property, riverfront in looking to future
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As summer winds down, the Greater Topeka Partnership is gearing up for fall and winter activities. CEO Matt Pivarnik visited Eye on NE Kansas to update their efforts to attract businesses and visitors to the area. Pivarnik said an upcoming JEDO meeting will include the approval...
Stormont-Vail clarifies plans for new clinical space in Emporia
Stormont Vail Health confirmed its decision to design and build a new clinical space for its Emporia clinic to The Emporia Gazette this week, a move that contradicts earlier reports suggesting the health system planned to construct an ambulatory surgical center. Tracy O’Rourke, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer...
Junction City Animal Shelter is temporarily closed
Junction City Animal Shelter Director Vanessa Gray has confirmed via a social media announcement that unfortunately, starting on Friday, our shelter will be CLOSED at a minimum of 2 weeks. Thursday, we had a dog test positive for Parvovirus. He had been in and around our shelter, therefore, we will have to monitor all other dogs for the next 2 weeks for symptoms.
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...
Olathe East High School Honored by the KSHSAA
TOPEKA, Kan. – Olathe East High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 23 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs. A selection committee was formed...
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...
Southeast Kansas: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Today, Sunshine Returns Sunday
Wichita, KS – Today, Southeast Kansas residents should prepare for possible isolated showers and a chance of thunderstorms this morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, they could briefly impact outdoor activities. Highs today will range from 83 to 87 degrees, making it a warm and humid start to the weekend.
Arab Shriners help to boost Topeka’s economy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) is hosting a ceremonial session right here in Topeka. Events like this are affecting the capital city’s economy. Approximately 2,000 people are in town for “Celebration in the Heartland,” the 2024 Arab Shriners convention. This week’s convention...
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...
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.
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