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LGBTQ+ activists pleased with veto of anti-trans bill, worry more is coming
Donnavan Dillon, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Kansas, community organizer and self-identified member of the queer community, spends his days like most of his peers: he attends classes, does homework, goes to work and hangs out with his friends, when he finds the time. Unlike his peers, however,...
North Oak Community Church to host women’s conference
The Women’s Ministry at North Oak Community Church will host a women’s conference on Saturday, Oct. 26. The “Beholding Christ . . . Becoming Whole Conference” will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 3000 Oak St. Speaking on-site will be Carrie...
Motorcyclist injured in crash at Cloud and Ninth Streets in Salina
On Thursday evening a motorcyclist was injured in a crash near the intersection of Cloud and Ninth Streets in Salina. According to Salina Police Department (SPD) Cpt. James Feldman the crash happened at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. According to the crash report, a Chevy Cavalier was southbound on...
Osawatomie High won’t play varsity football this season due to ‘lack of upperclassmen’
OSAWATOMIE, Kan. (KCTV) - When Kansas high schools kick off the varsity football season next week, the Osawatomie High Trojans won’t be participating. The school announced Thursday that due to a lack of upperclassmen, Osawatomie won’t field a varsity program this fall. “Our players’ and students’ safety is...
From adversity to adviser: University leader speaks on supporting students through job
When Alicia Newell was a senior at Maize High School, she overheard her peers enthusiastically discussing their upcoming college visits, scheduled by the school’s advising office. When Newell’s invitation didn’t arrive, she reached out to her school counselor, who told her that “college isn’t for people like you.” Instead, her counselor suggested Newell should be a cosmetologist or learn “some secretarial skills.”
Narcotics search warrant leads to arrest of three Topeka residents
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A narcotics search warrant led to the arrest of three Topeka residents. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers executed a search warrant around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 in the 400 block of SW Western Ave. related to an ongoing investigation. While conducting the search warrant, officers located narcotics, drug paraphernalia and illegal firearms.
Businesses and organizations participated in the Junction City Expo
More than 75 businesses or organizations were represented in the annual Junction City Expo Thursday night in Heritage Park. The Expo is a time to show and tell potential customers about potential products and services. Chamber of Commerce President / CEO Mickey Fornaro-Dean noted that the event may have been a little slow starting during the early heat but later it seemed to pick up with people having a good time. "We're getting a lot of good questions and feedback."
Manhattan Area Technical College opens Advanced Technology Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Manhattan Area Technical College cut the ribbon on its new Advanced Technology Center on Thursday afternoon. The Advanced Technology Center was built to help further the economic success of Manhattan and the surrounding region. An estimated 17M in annual economic impact is expected as a result of the facility.
Man arrested for criminal trespassing, violating protection order
A Manhattan man is behind bars following an early-morning arrest that occurred on Friday. Douglas Michael Holen was arrested around 3:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Walters Drive for criminal trespassing and violating a protection order. The 58-year-old remained in the riley County jail as of Friday on a...
Senior Marketing Consultant thanks longtime local merchant for 41 years in community
Manhattan Broadcasting senior marketing consultant Amber Potter wrote the following letter to celebrate the retirement of Furniture Warehouse owner Steve Williams. His store at 2326 Skyvue Lane will soon be home to the Flint Hills Breadbasket. Quitting Business Sale…. At least that’s what Steve at Furniture Warehouse decided to call...
Hutchinson Artists Exhibit at McPherson College’s Gallery
McPHERSON, Kan. — A new exhibition featuring artwork from Hutchinson artists Don Fullmer and Scott Brown is on exhibit at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall through October 21. The exhibit features abstract paintings by Fullmer and mobiles made from reclaimed prints by Brown. “Abstract Expressionism is the first truly...
Students, staff safe after backpack at center of KCK bomb threat removed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Students and staff are safe after an unclaimed backpack at the center of a possible bomb threat was removed from a Kansas City high school. Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools confirmed on Thursday morning, that students and staff were held in their classrooms as law enforcement officials investigated a possible bomb threat at Wyandotte High School.
County rezones property north of town for local business
The Riley County commission on Thursday agreed to rezone a property north of Manhattan to allow a landscaping business to move onto it. Done Right Landscaping LLC will take over the plot at 6621 Tuttle Creek Boulevard after commissioners approved the request to rezone it from single-unit residential to a planned-unit development.
Tours of historic Topeka mansion open with 150th anniversary celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will be holding a 150th anniversary celebration next month for a historic park in Topeka. Sean Zears with the SCP+R announced in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 29 that community members are invited to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ward-Meade Mansion at Old Prairie […]
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