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New FSCC Dean of Students: Vanessa Poyner
Vanessa Poyner, 46, is the new Fort Scott Community College Dean of Students as of June 11. Her office is located in the Student Services office of Bailey Hall. Poyner earned her Associate of Science from Fort Scott Community College, then a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Missouri Southern State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
4th of July fire burns Topeka mobile home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A mobile home fire late on the 4th of July holiday caused thousands of dollars in damages. According to a spokeswoman with the Topeka Fire Department, crews responded to a reported mobile home fire around 10 p.m. Thursday near 21st and Adams. When firefighters arrived, they found the fire had spread throughout […]
Free Backpacks and School Supplies from Patterson Legal Group
Patterson Legal Group is excited to announce that they are hosting a backpack giveaway event on Thursday, August 1st. The event will take place at the Stormont Vail Events Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or while supplies last. That address is 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612. School-aged...
Geary County Booking Photos July 4-5
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Amber Murphy, Failure to appear, arrested 07/03. Erik Reyna, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05. Recent Booking Activity...
Kansas Supreme Court upheld conviction in April 2020 homicide case in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a conviction in an April 2020 homicide case involving three defendants in Topeka, Kan. The three defendants, Diquan Clayton, James Boatwright and Davontra Alston, had been charged in the shooting death of D’Angelo Payne. Kansas Supreme Court officials announced on...
Shed fire causes $20K in damage in Wabaunsee County
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A shed fire caused $20,000 in damage in Wabaunsee County. Wabaunsee County Fire District 5 said they responded to a call about a fire at 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 in the 16000 block of Bronc Rider Rd. in Eskridge, Kan. The fire officials...
Local rancher named operations director at Pioneers Bluffs
MATFIELD GREEN — Pioneer Bluffs Board of Directors has selected Sammy Jo Peterson as the new Operations Director of the nonprofit, historical Flint Hills ranch. “We have gone through an exhaustive search and we are excited to have Sammy Jo’s enthusiasm, knowledge of agriculture, community relationships, and eagerness,” said Nancy Mattke, Board President. “She will do great in spreading the Pioneer Bluffs mission to preserve and share the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills into the future of the organization.”
New spa offering infrared sauna treatments opening in Overland Park
A new spa offering an “innovative” relaxation experience is on its way to Johnson County. Beem Light Sauna will soon open a new facility in southern Overland Park. Beem Light Sauna will operate at 13338 Metcalf Ave. The spa will operate out of a space at the Deer...
SMSD News: We are One Shawnee Mission and we are ALL IN
July 1 marked the start of the 2024-2025 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). It also officially was the first day Dr. Michael Schumacher began to serve as Superintendent. Dr. Schumacher shared that the dedication of everyone in the SMSD – students, their families, educators, and the...
Bernie’s last blast: Toso oversees Emporia’s fireworks show for last time
Bernie Toso says it’s time to disengage — somewhat — from his involvement with Emporia’s annual fireworks show. Toso has been either a volunteer or the leader of Emporia’s annual pyrotechnics display for almost 20 years. Toso closed out his time as lead pyrotechnician with...
Emporia’s latest mural to be featured during First Friday Art Walk
Emporia’s latest mural is almost finished, and it’s ready to be celebrated as part of the city’s First Friday Art Walk. The mural is on the north side of Jack’s Lawn and Pool at 829 Commercial, the featured presenter for Friday’s event. First Friday Art Walk developer Kaila Mock says this is the latest mural through the work of the Community Art Alliance, a venture of Visit Emporia.
Pedestrian struck, killed Thursday night in hit-and-run in Overland Park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Overland Park are searching for the driver wanted in connection to a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead. A police spokesperson said officers were dispatched to the crash around 11 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of W. 95th Street and Hadley. Officers...
Daily Delivery: Kansas State sits at the center of many Big 12 rivalries
Fitz and Brien Hanley recorded a Big 12 Insiders show on July 4th discussing the Big 12's best rivalries, which got Fitz thinking. How many Big 12 members would consider K-State its biggest conference rival, and is there a new rivalry that could gain traction in the next few years for the Wildcats?
Shawnee County schools offer different approaches to upcoming Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment debuts in Kansas K-12 this fall. The bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2022 allows students to transfer schools if the receiving school chosen has available capacity. have all experienced recent declines in enrollment, presumably freeing up space for new students. But not all have rolled out the...
Height, weight and jersey number for KU basketball's newcomers
The Kansas basketball roster has been officially updated and there are a little bit over half a dozen new faces on the team. It's been a busy offseason for Bill Self and the KU coaching staff, which added six scholarship players to the roster and two walk-ons. KU has welcomed...
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