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Lawrence school board seeks applicants for committee to study high school boundaries
The Lawrence school board is seeking community members to serve on the Boundary Advisory Committee, which will be tasked this year with examining boundaries of the district’s two high schools. School board President Kelly Jones has directed the BAC this fall to “examine high school boundaries to better balance...
Overland Park’s CityPlace project to get more incentives as costs go up
Part of the CityPlace mixed-use development in Overland Park will get more economic incentives than initially anticipated. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0 to adopt a resolution of intent to issue up to $6.8 million more in revenue bonds for the fourth phase of the CityPlace Corporate Centre project.
Small steps can make big difference for heart health
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cardioloigst Dr. Craig Gernon of Topeka’s Cotton O’Neil Heart Center is so passionate about his message, his staff had it immortalized on t-shirt. “That’s a phrase I like to tell people: Motion is medicine!” Dr. Gernon said as he held the shirt aloft. “It’s not expensive and just doing it is key.”
Nelly will headline KU’s Late Night in the Phog
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas Athletics is revealing that rap superstar Nelly will be the headliner for the 40th Annual Late Night in the Phog in Lawrence this fall. Kansas Athletics made the news official online Thursday, July 18. Nelly will be at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 18 with tickets being made available, along with […]
Chamber names July Small Business of the Month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Janitorial Solutions (formerly known as Janitorial Supply) has a rich history dating back to 1943, when Fred Blick and his family founded the company as a window washing business. Over the years, it has evolved significantly, particularly after the 2008 recession, when Gary Newcome purchased the business from Fred in 2011. Gary's decision to diversify and modernize the company has been instrumental in its growth and success.
IdeaTek expands to Ark City
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas — Super-fast fiber internet service will soon be available to hundreds of Arkansas City families and businesses, thanks to IdeaTek. The Buhler-based internet company will begin construction in August. By fall, IdeaTek will begin delivering unlimited and uncapped speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second to the city’s first few neighborhoods. IdeaTek's 100-percent fiber investment of nearly $6 million will connect over 6,100 homes and businesses to fiber.
Wichita Animal Shelter reduces stray hold time due to overcrowding
The amount of time the Wichita Animal Shelter keeps strays has been shortened from 5 days to 3 days before they will be transported or euthanized. The change comes because of overcrowding. Wichita Animal Services Director David Neinstedt announced the change recently saying that after the three day period, an...
Birthday Card Shower For Eva
Eva has to be an inpatient for her 11th birthday as she is immunocompromised due to radiation and chemo. To celebrate her birthday this year, we want everyone to send her a card and remind her of how much of a rockstar she is. Our address is 1861 NE Belleview Columbus KS 66725. Will and James will be bringing all of her cards up on August 1st (her birthday is August 2nd). Please do not send flowers, she can not have them due to hospital rules! Thank you all for loving her; let’s make this birthday a memorable one!
Renewable energy storage company to lease Great Bend property
Takkion Operating LLC, a logistics and transloading provider for renewable energy, will be creating a space in Great Bend. There are currently 14.6 acres of land on the north end of the Great Bend Municipal Airport that are being leased for storage. With WATCO leasing five acres of the parcel on a month-to-month contract, the Great Bend City Council approved a lease with Takkion for 9.6 acres.
Family from former Rosa's Mexican Restaurant takes over kitchen at Fiesta Topeka
It's no surprise there were long lines Wednesday afternoon outside the Marlo Cuevas Balandran Activity Center for food at the Fiesta Topeka. Word had spread that the Barron family — members of which once operated the legendary Rosa's Mexican Food — were making their signature burritos and queso at the fiesta. Customers were eager to fill their bellies.
Kelly Hired as Assistant Volleyball Coach
Former Wichita State standout Brylee Kelly has been named assistant coach at Liberty, announced today by acting head coach Nolan Albrecht. She will join assistant coach Todd Garvey on Albrecht's coaching staff. "I am excited to add Brylee Kelly to the Liberty Volleyball coaching staff!" Albrecht said. "She not only...
Lawrence Beer Co. wins Red Cross Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Lawrence Beer Co. won the Red Cross Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive in Lawrence, Kan. Red Cross officials announced the traveling battle trophy will be presented to Lawrence Beer Co. for their win in the Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive at a date to be determined.
Junction City says goodbye to Dinkel
Junction City said goodbye to its longtime city manager Allen Dinkel on Wednesday in a retirement reception at the Municipal Building in Junction City. Dinkel, who has served 35 years in local government and the last 10 in Junction City said he doesn’t have any concrete plans at this time during retirement, but he hopes to spend most of it with family.
The Junction City Rodeo is this weekend
The 30th annual Junction City Rodeo is this Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, at the Geary County 4-H Fairgrounds Arena. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. The theme for Friday night is 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink' and Saturday night's theme is 'Red, White and Blue.'
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