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New Topeka Chick-fil-A nears opening, looks to hire 80 workers
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new Chick-fil-A location in south Topeka is looking to hire 80 people ahead of its expected opening this fall. A Chick-fil-A spokesperson issued a press release Tuesday, Aug. 20 on the new location at 3231 SW Topeka Boulevard. This restaurant will be run by Owner-Operator Justin Lamison who is looking to […]
K-State announces team captains, 4 of 6 have ties to Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State football team announced its team captains for the 2024 season on Sunday. Avery Johnson, Hadley Panzer, Austin Moore, Brendan Mott, Marques Sigle and Cody Stufflebean represent the six chosen by the coaches and players. Four of the six have ties to Kansas, including...
Aaron Watson opens McCain Performance Series season
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series kicks off the season with country star Aaron Watson at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. For more than 20 years, Aaron Watson has traveled the land as country music's ultimate underdog troubadour — an independent artist with the spirit of the American frontier in his veins and a self-made empire to match. Working without corporate backers, he reached the Top 10 of Billboard's country album chart five separate times, including "The Underdog," his 2015 set that landed at number one.
RCPD investigating after suspect stole over $1K worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart
Officers filed a report of theft in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave on Monday just after 3 p.m. Officers listed Wal-Mart as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect left the store with over $1,000 in unpaid merchandise. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Grand opening Friday morning for Five Below, coming soon for two other new Pavilions tenants
Another retail store at the Emporia Pavilions will open to shoppers this week. Five Below has its official grand opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 am Friday. Five Below is coming online ahead of Maurices, which is moving from Flinthills Mall by mid-September, and Old Navy, which has its main signage up — but Pavilions developer Spencer Thomson says it might not open until mid-October.
Woman arrested after alleged theft early Tuesday in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was behind bars following an alleged theft that was reported early Tuesday in central Topeka, authorities said. The incident was reported around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, when Topeka police officers were flagged down by an individual near S.W. 18th Street and Topeka Boulevard. The person...
Hinkle, Placek Awarded Gautt Scholarships
Kansas State’s Loren Hinkle (volleyball) and Joe Placek (track and field) were among 28 student-athletes selected by the Big 12 Conference to receive the 2023-24 Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships. Hinkle, a three-time Academic All-Big 12 honoree, recently earned her degree in life sciences and was named to the Academic All-District First Team by the College Sports Communicators in 2022. Placek, a three-time USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete, was also recognized on the CSC Academic All-District VII and Academic All-Big 12 teams.
Key takeaways from Monday's press conferences with Kansas State's offensive coaches
What we learned on Monday from conversations with K-State's offensive coaches. On Monday, Kansas State Associate Head Coach Matt Wells addressed members of the media, along with offensive assistants Brian Anderson, Brian Lepak and Matthew Middleton. Here are the key takeaways from Monday's conversations. -Between the plethora of veterans on...
3rd HS Football Player Dies This Month; 15-Year-Old Collapses During Practice
For the third time in August, a high school football player died after collapsing during practice. HS football player Ovet Gomez-Regalado collapsed during practice Wednesday at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away. There were 3 similar HS football player cases...
21-year-old crashes into multiple vehicles; arrested on multiple charges
A man was arrested following an injury crash early Sunday in Manhattan, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:18 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of N. 9th Street, just north of downtown Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, a 21-year-old man was listed as the victim...
Kansas State football final depth chart predictions post-fall camp
Kansas State has officially wrapped up fall camp and is preparing for the season to start on August 31st when they will face UT Martin. At Big 12 Media days, the Wildcats were clear that UT Martin was their main focus and after that, it will be the next opponent.
Kansas State football lineman Camden Beebe announces retirement over medical issue
MANHATTAN — Cooper Beebe left the Kansas State football program as one of the top offensive linemen in program history. His younger brother had hoped to carry on the legacy, but it was not to be. ...
Let's Help transitions furniture, clothing, and food to their new location
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Let’s Help has completed day two of moving all of their stuff from their previous building to their new home, ready to embrace more of the community. “The days are long and they go really fast but we’re loving it,” said Patrick Yancey, executive director of Let’s Help.
Wichita rescue receives $50k to help provide vet care for Hilltop community
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Animal Action League is celebrating after being awarded a $50,000 grant to support pet owners in the Hilltop neighborhood. This grant is part of the PetSmart Charities Incubator grant program, which provides funds to animal rescues to increase resources in underserved areas, many of which lack access to community support, including veterinary services.
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