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82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 31
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponX: Burglary;Non-dwelling for felony, theft, sexCriminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013. NAME: Elam,Dromico James. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit. NAME: Gomez,Daniel De Jesus. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear. NAME: Hess,Christopher Charles.
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...
K-State Salina, Pure Imagination Labs Break Ground on New K-AIRES Spatial Computing Facility
SALINA, Kan. — Kansas State University Salina and Pure Imagination Labs have broken ground on the Kansas Advanced Immersive Research for Emerging Systems, or K-AIRES, Center, a spatial computing and learning facility that will propel the state of Kansas to the forefront of the technology entertainment industry. Announced last...
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...
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 […]
A look at what's new at the Kansas State Fair this year
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE)- The Kansas State Fair is always looking to expand its offerings and this year’s fair is no different. There’s plenty of new foods, events, security measures, and buildings- truly something for everyone. More than 330,000 people attended last year's Kansas State Fair, but this year...
Topeka’s First Primary Healthcare Center Officially Open
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Oak Street Health, a CVS affiliate based out of Kansas City, opened their doors today at 4109 SW 10th Ave. The clinic specializes in serving residents ages 65+. Oak Street Health offers primary care services, along with a suite of behavioral health support and educational resources...
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...
Getting around campus: Which apps to use now My Bus Lawrence is discontinued
A new bus app will be used this school year after the University of Kansas announced last December that My Bus Lawrence would no longer be used. The University's transition from My Bus Lawrence to the Transit app was due to the fact that the transit coordinators were informed by DoubleMap Bus Tracker that the platform was going to be discontinued as of December 2023.
Dodge City rallies by TJC
After multiple weather delays, Dodge City rallied for a 20-17 win over the Tyler Junior College Apaches in football game that began on Thursday and concluded at 1:14 a.m. Friday in Dodge City, Kansas. The Apaches led 17-7 in the second quarter before the first delay after the game started...
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