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Opera House is site for Kansas Historic Theatre Association meeting
The C. L. Hoover Opera House hosted the Kansas Historic Theatre Association for its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 24. Members are pictured here along with staff and Opera House Board Members. The Association meets quarterly around the state in the member venues. They enjoyed a tour of the Opera...
Commanding General discusses Fort Riley
Maj. Gen. Monte Rone told a Military Affairs Council Breakfast audience in Junction City this week that Fort Riley can't be a secret. Rone noted that his concern is always the single soldiers finding opportunities to do things, "finding unique ways that we can take care of all our Soldiers, especially single soldiers." He told the audience that their help is needed.
Senate Luxury Suites in Topeka condemned, doors shuttered
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Senate Luxury Suites hotel in downtown Topeka is shuttered after the city condemned the property on July 24. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said the building was vacant but the city received multiple complaints of activity at the location. City Property Maintenance Unit (PMU) inspectors received a complaint on July […]
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Man jailed for starting fire in basement of Kansas home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a fire at a home in Topeka have made an arrest. Just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, crews responded to a reported house fire at 1305 SW Western Avenue in Topeka, according to spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Firefighters found smoke coming from the home and fire in the basement. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and no occupants were located in the house. No injuries have been reported.
What to know as temperatures return to more than 100 degrees in Salina this week
Salina and central Kansas is expected to see more extreme heat in coming days with temperatures over 100 degrees forecasted to begin Monday. According to the area forecast discussion just before noon July 16, the Wichita office of the National Weather Service said conditions at the beginning of the week will "support high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for much of the week, with the hottest daytime highs ranging from 105-110 in the middle of the week in...
German-themed festival going strong five years at the Topeka Vendor’s Market
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor’s Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor’s Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer […]
Casey’s construction to begin in October at SW 17th St., Washburn Ave. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Casey’s construction will begin in October at SW 17th St. and SW Washburn Ave. in Topeka, Kan. According to Casey’s officials, construction will start approximately in October. They are starting some work in August in preparation for their work in October so residents will start to see some action.
Man arrested late Friday morning after swimming in Topeka’s Central Park pond
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested after he took a swim late Friday morning in the Central Park pond in Topeka, officials said. The incident was reported around 11:01 a.m. Friday at the pond, located just east of the Central Park Community Center at 1534 S.W. Clay. Initial...
Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation launches housing program
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation (HRMF) announces its launch of a housing program that encourages providers to live in the community they serve. At the end of HRMF’s fiscal year, a budget of $750,000 was solidified to support this new program and initiative, which focuses on a three-year commitment from the provider in exchange for a housing incentive to purchase a home in Reno County.
3 new housing, business developments moving forward in Hays
"Exciting" and "something we've been needing for a long time" That's how Hays city commissioners described the next steps for three more housing and business/retail developments that were unanimously approved by the commission Thursday. Jess Rohr, public works director, called approval of the final plat for the Depot Addition near...
Thousands of custom and classic cars roll into Salina for Leadsled Spectacular
Thousands of custom and classic cars from around the country rolled into Salina this week for the 44th annual Kustom Kemps of America Leadsled Spectacular. The weekend began at 7:30 p.m. Thursday with the Sundown Cruise down Santa Fe Avenue, where hundreds of spectators lined the streets and sidewalks to wave, cheer and encourage drivers to honk their horns or rev up their engines. ...
Kansas City psychiatrist wants to educate people about ADHD and mental health
Dr. Sasha Hamdani wears many hats: She is a local psychiatrist, makes content on several social media platforms about ADHD and mental health, and even created an app called Focus Genie to help people with ADHD manage their time. The Kansas City area psychiatrist's next adventure is to give her...
“Manufacturing Express” Tour to Roll Into Salina
An event which will celebrates manufacturing employees in Salina who help build, power and feed the world will roll into Salina. Great Plains Manufacturing will host the “Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express” in Salina this coming Friday, August 2nd. The tour is the largest public engagement...
City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard
After lots of fires and endless issues with the abandoned Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford, the city's dangerous structure specialist says it’s time to do something about it. City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard. After lots of fires and endless...
Gennetten Attains Victory POWRi at Lakeside Speedway
KANSAS CITY, KS (July 26, 2024) — Ayrton Gennetten would use precision and precise timing to snatch victory with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint in the Sunflower State Showcase presented by Start2Finish TV to notch his fifth league victory in an outstanding feature event at Lakeside Speedway in the caution free feature event.
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