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ICTea will close both locations at the end of July
In some shocking news, ICTea has announced they will be closing their doors at both locations. A post shared on Facebook noted the owners will be pursuing other interests. The last day of business will be July 31. It’s shocking because ICTea just opened a new location at 2233 N....
Newly ordained pastor enjoys learning and serving others
Frank Johnson is what many call a lifelong learner. “I’m a student. I like to always be learning,” said Johnson. The Hillsboro man, who has been the Executive Vice President of Academics and Compliance at Tabor College where he has worked for 14 years, will now be adding the role of pastor to his list of things he has learned.
Wichita Goodcents Owner Named Franchisee of the Year
July 17, 2024 // Franchising.com // DE SOTO, Kan. - Goodcents has named Jennifer Dunn, the owner of a Goodcents restaurant in Wichita, the Franchisee of the Year. “Jennifer has worked really hard in Wichita, and we are thrilled to celebrate her success,” said Joe Bisogno, founder and CEO of Goodcents. “We look forward to many more years of partnership with Jennifer.”
Kennel Cough outbreak halts dog adoptions/intakes at Salina Animal Shelter
The Salina Animal Shelter is currently experiencing a round of kennel cough in our facility. According to a post made on social media by the shelter, a stray dog was brought into the facility before the holiday weekend. This dog may have been the cause of the outbreak. The Shelter...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 17
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Contempt of Court, Interference with LEO and Violation of a Protection Order. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to Appear and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner. NAME: Ehrlich, Cody Wayne. REQUESTED CHARGE(S) Probation Violation. NAME: Miller, Jeremy Michael. REQUESTED CHARGE(S). Use/poss...
Horse Soldier Coming Back to Abilene
An American hero will roll back into Abilene for the Central Kansas Free Fair at the end of July. Kansas native Mark Nutsch now lives in Leavenworth and joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look back at a group of US Army Green Berets he led in freeing Afghanistan from Taliban rule in 2001, after the 9-11 attacks. His unit spent months on horseback fighting alongside Uzbek cavalrymen to take down the Taliban.
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
Pye-Barker Acquires Garden City Fire & Safety in Southwest Kansas
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Garden City Fire & Safety, expanding its reach to communities and businesses in southwest Kansas. Through the partnership, Pye-Barker grows its Kansas customer base for long-term fire protection service, inspections, testing and maintenance. Family-owned and operated, Garden City Fire & Safety, located in Garden...
Police: 15-year-old shot man walking with his wife in Kansas park
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting during an altercation with a man and his wife who were taking a walk. Just before 11:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a report of a large disturbance at 100 S. Saint Francis in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
'90 Day Fiance' couple Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise have bought a house in Kansas
90 Day Fiance couple Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise have bought a house and moved out of her parents' home. Emily and Kobe just announced they're expecting their third child together on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?'s Season 8 episode that aired Sunday night on TLC. RELATED LINK: '90...
Wichita jailer was ‘amped up,’ antagonized loud inmate before beating, affidavit says
In all, former Sedgwick County Jail deputy Kymbal A. Britt, 19, punched the inmate at least five times on April 22, according to an arrest affidavit. He is charged with misdemeanor battery.
County commission forum shows differences
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum on Tuesday night, July 16 at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the HutchCC campus. The overarching theme of the night in all races was limiting the size of county government and reducing property taxes when possible, but not everyone saw that as an equal possibility.
Former Wichita State basketball player Henry Carr dies
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Henry Carr, who played basketball at Wichita State from 1983-87 and was the brother of former WSU star and NBA player Antoine Carr, died early Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from Antoine Carr. Like his older brother Antoine, Henry played at Wichita Heights...
YMCA to be built on land donated by HRHS at 20th and Lorraine
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Tuesday a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection of 20th Street and Lorraine; it will replace the Hutchinson Y’s current location at 716 E 13th Ave.
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