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KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
The University of Kansas is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market. For months, 1420 Crescent Road was in limbo following the closure of McLain’s in the spring of 2023. KU Endowment purchased the property from Axiom Jayhawk LLC in March.
City Council recommends changes to short-term rentals ordinance
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita’s City Council is recommending changes to the ordinance on short-term rentals and will discuss the issue in its meeting on Aug. 20. The proposed changes come after shootings have happened and short-term rentals rented for parties for minors. On Sept. 12, City Council approved new rules for owners of short-term rentals to be licensed with the city. Under those changes, short-term rentals are subject to inspections by the city, based on complains.
Five Guys poised to open relocated Overland Park burger franchise
Construction on a new burger restaurant in Overland Park will wrap up soon in the former home of a pizza shop. Burger chain Five Guys appears poised to open its new Overland Park location in September, after relocating from further south on Metcalf Avenue. Five Guys will now operate at...
Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for murder at Overland Park gas station
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting. On July 31, 2022, the Overland Park Police Department said it was called...
Two Holton residents arrested for meth distribution after search warrant in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Holton residents were arrested for distribution of methamphetamine after a search warrant in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies served a search warrant on a residence south of Holton at 22321 Q Rd. As a result,...
Nursing homes are fighting new staffing rules. Advocates say they’re essential.
The call came late one night in February, from the Kansas City-area nursing home where Georann Whitman’s 86-year old mom was living. “They said that they had found her on the floor,” Whitman recalled. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.”
Final night of Demo Derby wraps up CKFF entertainment
The final night of the Central Kansas Free Fair demolition derby concluded with an action packed night that was highlighted by the Modified team show feature event. Ten total teams battled for the top spot, and the $10,000 top. prize. In all $23,000 of total purse money was up for grabs in the event. Eight teams automatically qualified for the feature event by winning their one on one ...
Multiple vehicle crash in Geary Co. impacts I-70
Update 9:20 a.m.: The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says lanes on I-70 have been cleared and construction zone traffic has been resumed. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning motorists of a multiple-vehicle crash on I-70 in Junction City. At 8:07 a.m., the GCSO took to social media to warn […]
TSCPL to host Lisa Scottoline for author talk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library is ready to welcome another best selling author. Lisa Scottoline has been writing since the 1990s. She’ll discuss her most recent book, “Truth about the Devlins,” during her Sept. 30 visit to Topeka. Librarians Cadie Maas...
Learning together: This school year will be a year of firsts for this new Wichita teacher
In Room B-16 at William Allen White Elementary School, Raign PanKratz is wearing a bright pink dress — her favorite color — and earrings that look like pencils. She presses play on her Disney-tunes playlist and checks her class roster. And as she greets her kindergartners and their...
Leavenworth High School rolls out relaxed dress code with hopes of boosting attendance
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — High school students in Leavenworth are going back to school in style and comfort. The Leavenworth High School is rolling out a relaxed dress code for the 2024 school year. "Our three focus areas here are academics, attendance and attitudes," Leavenworth High School Principal James Vanek...
Friday forecast: Isolated thundershowers this afternoon/evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story is the potential for showers/storms this afternoon into the evening hours. While most spots will remain dry, any storms that pass through the area could be severe with a hail/wind threat. The weekend is expected to be dry with a slight chance of storms that may return late Sunday night into Monday morning.
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
Three candidates interested in Barton CC Trustees opening
The three candidates to fill a soon-to-be open seat on the Barton Community College Board of Trustees were introduced at Tuesday’s study session. Don Learned is resigning from the board after 19 years as a trustee to move to Texas. Chairman Mike Johnson and the rest of the trustees...
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