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MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant Program Opens Applications for Funding
MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal (RFP) opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program, which it expanded earlier this year and launched internationally in Asia Pacific. With the support and dedication of MetLife employees in the application review process, the program continues to expand the Foundation’s impact and involvement in communities where MetLife has a presence.
Kan. Air Force base completes nonstop, around-the-world KC-46 flight
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing put its global mission to the test by flying a KC-46 nonstop, around the world, June 29-July 1, according to a media release from the base. The flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A...
OP native Leanne Wong will go to Paris Olympics as gymnastics alternate
It isn’t the spot gymnast Leanne Wong of Overland Park wanted on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team. At lat week’s U.S. Olympic team trials in Minneapolis, Wong wasn’t able to lock down one of fourth berths on the team, in addition to automatic qualifier Simone Biles, but she is one of the two alternates named to travel to the Paris Summer Olympics, so she knows she’ll be standing by.
Here is every FBS team Kansas State football has played, but never beaten
Kansas State football has been around since about 1893 with most sources saying they first started playing around Thanksgiving. They didn't play their true first season till the following year. The bottom line is that Kansas State football has been playing football for a long time. In that time, they...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
American Kolache opening west Topeka location this fall
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans will soon be able to enjoy fresh baked goods from a new eatery set to open in a few months. 27 News spoke with Russell Clark, owner of the American Kolache franchise, about his plans to open a new location in the Capital City. This will be the first American Kolache […]
Barton Commission approves purchase of heavy-duty tire changer
Just one agenda item made it before the Barton County Commission Tuesday ahead of the July 4 holiday. The board did vote 5-0 for the purchase of a new heavy-duty tire changer for the Road and Bridge Department. County Works Director Darren Williams presented the item to the commission. "Recently,...
Fast: Woodie Seat will be open for awhile
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Mayor Greg Fast noted that though phase one of the Woodie Seat project is done, there will be more to do in the coming years. "It is open, it does look like we've done something," Fast said. "It's beautiful, smooth, striped perfectly, some of the medians are taken out or shaved down. That was phase one that we worked with the county with a combined grant from the state to help pay for a lot of that."
'They leave me with nothing': Former ESU student concerned with Emporia healthcare amid 12-year legal battle with providers
For 12 years, Emeline Fuller, a local artist and 2021 Emporia State graduate, has endured a legal battle for her life. The catalyst? A 2012 lymph node biopsy and cat scratch disease diagnosis resulting in a medical bill she simply couldn’t afford. Since May of that year, she has been sued 10 times by Emporia health care providers and has had wage garnishments released and reordered for bills she says she “just can’t pay,”.
Hearing set for beginning of Atrium condemnation process
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After seeing a video of the inside of the Atrium Hotel property when it was inspected, the Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to set the public hearing date to begin the legal process that could result in the condemnation of the property. "The hearing...
New degree completion program heads to Washburn University
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Washburn University, Dr. Kelly Erby, details the newest degree completion program coming later this fall. The Bachelor of General Studies program is for those that started college but didn’t fully earn their degree. The flexible degree program aims to help those that already […]
Hundreds of employees at Olathe business escape burning building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Hundreds of employees quickly evacuated a burning building in Olathe Monday afternoon. Olathe firefighters responded to the large fire at TVH Parts Company around 2:15 p.m.. The plant is located in an industrial part near West 164th Street and South Lone Elm Road. TVH Industrial...
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