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Overland Park greenlights redux for Gregory Meadows Park
Gregory Meadows Park in northern Overland Park is set to be revamped in the near future. The one-acre park located at 9401 76th Ter. in the Gregory Meadows neighborhood is on track to get a new playground some time this year. On Monday, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0...
KWIKOM Communications Connects Ottawa, Kansas to the Future as a Gigabit City
OTTAWA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- KWIKOM Communications (KWIKOM), a customer-focused high-speed internet provider headquartered in Kansas, is thrilled to announce the designation of Ottawa, Kansas as a “Gigabit City” following the successful deployment of the company’s state-of-the-art fiber optic network. Certification as a Gigabit City Powered by KWIKOM Communications is awarded once most households and businesses within the city have access to KWIKOM’s symmetrical fiber-optic internet with speeds of at least 1 Gigabit (1,000 megabits per second). This milestone ensures that residents and businesses in Ottawa now have access to gigabit internet, positioning the city as a leader in digital...
Turf deal is done at Hutchinson ballfields
The Hutchinson City Council approved all the various agreements and bids to accomplish putting turf on Hobart-Detter Field and Fields 2 and 3 at Fun Valley Sports Complex at their meeting on Tuesday. The bid from Mammoth was for $2.26 million, including alternates. The cost share agreement with Hutchinson Community...
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025. From this point forward, commissioners can decrease spending before they lock in the budget by Oct. 1, but they cannot exceed the rate they approved Tuesday. They voted 3-2 to set the maximum mill levy —...
Tabor College Professor Pens College Fight Song, “Fly to Victory”
HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College officially has a fight song, “Fly to Victory,” and it’s thanks to Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music R. Christopher Teichler, D.M. Teichler has been a part of the music faculty at Tabor College since 2019. He has...
Retiring Junction City Manager will be recognized
The public retirement reception for Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel is scheduled from 1:30 to 4;30 p.m. Wednesday at the Junction City Municipal Auditorium. Speaking to the city commission Tuesday night Dinkel said, "What makes this community so great for me as a city manager is I worked as a team with some great, important employees."
Meet our rural family medicine residents
Second-year rural family medicine residents Dr. Ashlyn Fisher and Dr. Emily Roseberry have begun their rural training in Pittsburg. The rural family medicine residency at the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is a collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) in Kansas City, Kansas, and CHC/SEK. Through the residency, residents learn and train in different environments that offer the best of two worlds: urban and rural.
Great Bend council approves rezoning property on Hubbard
Jesus Carbajal spoke at a Great Bend Planning Commission meeting in June to rezone real estate at 1013 Hubbard Street form R-3 (multi-family) to C-2 (general commercial). Carbajal wants to build a shop on the property that would store equipment and material inside. The Planning Commission approved the request, and...
Notebook: Kansas Mauls Preparing for Season
“I’m really proud of this draft class,” KU coach Dan Fitzgerald said in a press release. “We’ve come a long way in two years and have our work cut out for us in replacing these guys! My staff did a fantastic job in finding these guys, recruiting them, and developing them at a high level! The bar has certainly been raised.”
Police arrest three on drug related allegations
Junction City police have reported the arrest of three three Junction City residents at 1001 E. 6th Street at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday. --Kacey Maria Selby, 27, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Distribute Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of a Weapon and Taxation; No Drug Tax Stamp. --Michael Louis...
Bee Jay Defense Falters in Loss to Larks
The Liberal Bee Jay defense committed four errors and allowed six unearned runs in an 8-5 loss to the Hays Larks at Brent Gould Field Tuesday night. The game was called after six innings as a thunderstorm warning was posted for Liberal. The Larks move to within 1.5 games of the Bee Jays in the Rocky Mountain.
Animals kenneled on KCK property rescued from heat; foster homes needed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Dozens of animals are safe and out of the heat after crews rescued them from a property in Kansas City, Kan., Monday afternoon. Now, 21 dogs are looking for new homes after being found living in poor conditions and dangerous heat. Animal control officers said...
Kansas NFL Team Notably Absent From Pride Celebrations
Despite the public celebration of hundreds of celebrities and organizations, including the NFL itself, one NFL team has notably refrained from publicly celebrating Pride Month. Kansas City Chiefs and Pride Month. Where team after team of various sports organizations have jumped at the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with posts...
Table Trac installs casino management system at Sac & Fox Casino in Kansas
Table Trac recently reached an agreement to install its CasinoTrac casino management system at Sac & Fox Casino in Powhattan, Kansas, owned by the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska. Story continues below. The casino will deploy PlayerLINQ, CasinoTrac’s 6.2 inch touchscreen player tracking interface, for...
Kansas State has five players selected in 2024 MLB Draft
After a historic season that saw the team make the NCAA Super Regionals for only the second time in school history, Kansas State capped off its historic season by having five players selected in the MLB Draft. It all started on Sunday night on national television as Kaelpen Culpepper, one of the best position players in program history, was selected 21st overall by the Minnesota Twins.
Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A freshly renovated event space in Topeka’s downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor’s Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market […]
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