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Newton animal shelter trying to find home for blind ‘No-Face’ cat
NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - An animal shelter in Newton is helping a unique furry friend find his forever home. The Caring Hands Humane Society says “No-Face” a black domestic shorthair came to their shelter as a stray. While not a lot is known about him, the shelter says...
‘Hey, can I play with you guys?’ Royals’ Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even on his day off, Royals catcher Salvador Perez can’t say no to a game — especially if it’s Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids. The nine-time All-Star was driving through a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday when he spotted some kids playing in a backyard. Perez stopped the car, jumped out and asked: “Hey, can I play with you guys?”
Maize looking for return to dominance in 2024 despite reclassification
MAIZE, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - Prior to the 2023 season, the Maize Eagles were likely one of the most dominant football teams west of Kansas City. With Avery Johnson leading the charge to back-to-back state championship game berths, the Eagles were a forced to be reckoned with in the Wichita Metro.
Topeka BBQ restaurant closes after 24 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A BBQ joint in the capital city is closing its doors after nearly 25 years of business. Lonnie Q’s BBQ announced on social media Friday evening that it will soon be closing its doors. After 24 years in business, the post states that the “Mom & Pop” BBQ restaurant will be closing, […]
NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Harrison Butker urges JD Vance to bring Trump ‘back in line’ on abortion
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker urged Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) to bring former President Donald Trump “back in line” with a platform that would endorse a stricter stance on abortion. Butker came to political prominence when he gave a commencement speech at Benedictine College advocating women to be homemakers, after which many accused him […]
Topeka native set to make MLB debut
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Los Angeles Angels have called up Seaman grad and former University of Kansas right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn on Friday. Zeferjahn was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Angels on July 30, 2024. The trade sent Zeferjahn, outfielder Matthew Lugo, infielder Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitcher Yeferson Vargas from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia.
Large cicada killer wasps in Barton Co. not a threat to humans
No, those are not the infamous "murder hornets" flying around Barton County. While the historic outbreak of two broods of cicadas occurred earlier this year in the eastern United States, dry conditions in Kansas may be contributing to a higher number of large cicada killer wasps. Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said while intimidating, the cicada killers are mostly harmless.
Salinan graduates from Air Force Basic training, family celebrates
Airman First Class Luke David Obermeyer proudly graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on July 18. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his military career and reflects his dedication and hard work to protect our nation. Luke is the...
These restaurants and more to offer deals during Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week
Topekans will soon have the chance to enjoy food and drinks downtown for a discounted price. Downtown Topeka Inc. announced dates for its 2024 Downtown Topeka Restaurant Week. This year's downtown restaurant week will be Sept. 21-28. ...
Name set for new community park in Garden City
Garden City, Kan.–The City Commission has selected a name for the new community park coming to Garden City. At the August 20, City Commission meeting the Governing Body approved naming the new community park in southeast Garden City in honor of Bob Halloran and the indelible mark his tenure as Assistant City Manager and as City Manager left on the community.
Kan. man found dead in the trunk of car had just been released from jail
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the discovery of a man's body in the trunk of a car in a vacant lot in Wichita identified the victim as 39-year-old Kyce Barnes of Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. Barnes had a long history of crime. He spent time...
Local bank hides ticket for $5,000 on Manhattan area trail
Somewhere around Manhattan, “where hills roll wide and trails wind tight,” a briefcase holding a ticket to win $5,000 waits on a public trail for a lucky hiker to find. The ticket was hidden as a marketing and community outreach campaign by Outdoor Bank, a local bank with eleven locations in Kansas, which posts riddles, rules and more about the hunt on its social media.
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