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Franklin County teen arrested, given 9 charges after leading late-night police chase
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in Franklin County on Friday after he was involved in a police chase. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:52 p.m. on Aug. 30. Damon Estes of Osawatomie, Kansas, is accused of leading police on a chase down K-68 Highway, east of Louisburg, Kansas.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Dragon men are Masterson runner-up
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After three-straight disappointing seasons at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team made quite a statement on Friday night at Fun Valley. With three runners placing in the top seven, the Blue Dragons finished as team runner-up at the...
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...
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...
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.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
Seward Splits Day One in Laramie
Following a long seven-hour bus ride to the state of Wyoming, the Seward County Lady Saints volleyball team competed in day one of the Marriot’s SpringHill Suites Cheyenne Invitational where SCCC took down #16 Casper for the second time in the 2024 season before falling in a five-set thriller to Central Arizona.
Date Night: Country Club Plaza
For this month’s date night, head to the Country Club Plaza for one or more of these stellar options!. The Puttery is one of Kansas City’s newest entertainment venues. It’s like swanky lounge meets high-end Putt-Putt. I’ve honestly never been to a place quite like it—definitely the coolest mini golf course anywhere when it comes to the scenery. Some of the holes are quite challenging as well. Choose from three courses to play on, one for $18 or all three for $25. We chose the latter because it’s definitely the better deal. When you arrive at The Puttery, you check in with the main concierge who will give you the rundown. Then you can make your way to one of the golf courses or to one of several bar areas for drinks and food. Each course has digital scorecards and its own concierge who checks you in and delivers drinks to you if you choose to order any. We did not eat or drink while we were there, but we saw some pizzas and other things that looked delicious. We will be returning for sure!
Topeka’s CIVIC brings community together to fight violence
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group in Topeka hopes to combat the epidemic of violence that challenges our community. CIVIC, or the Community Inspired Violence Intervention Coalition, is a community-based collective, addressing the systems causing homicides and gun violence in Shawnee County. This team of organizations and community members formed after a record-breaking year of violence in 2023.
Class of 2024 Wildcats inducted to the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame
MANHATTAN (KSNT)- Kansas State athletics’ celebrated its 2024 Hall of Fame class. This year there are ten members including Jacob Pullen, Kevin Lockett, Carl and Mary Ice and Deb Patterson. Being back in Manhattan can feel nostalgic and joyful for all, even for people with a spot in the Hall of Fame. Jacob Pullen played […]
Chiefs flags for sale next week to support Ronald McDonald House
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)—Chiefs fans, it’s almost time to get your limited-edition flags and support a great cause!. On Red Wednesday, Sept. 4, Chiefs Back-to-Back Super Bowl Champions flags will be available for Topekans. The purchased flags benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas. The flags can...
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