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Yum Mi Express, a new quick-service Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant opens this weekend
A new quick-service Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant will be celebrating a soft opening this weekend on Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yum Mi Express is taking over the former Great Wall space at 6254 E. 37th St. N. The soft opening this weekend will feature the...
Builder Confidence Declines as Market Anticipates Rate Cuts
Affordability issues and buyer hesitation due to high interest rates and elevated home prices led to a drop in builder sentiment in August. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes fell to 39 in August, a two-point decrease from the revised July figure of 41. This marks the lowest confidence level since December 2023.
Michelin announces layoffs at Emporia plant, employees reportedly not informed before media
The Michelin plant in Emporia will soon begin implementing layoffs, the company confirmed to The Emporia Gazette on Wednesday. However, reports indicate that employees were not informed of the impending reductions before the company released a public statement. Comments on The Gazette social media from Michelin employees expressed shock and...
Notebook: Lance Leipold Reveals Favorite Simpsons Episode and People are Shocked
Growing up in Lawrence, playing for Kansas football was a dream for Calvin Clements. The offensive lineman got to live some aspects of that dream during his first six months with the KU program, as he enrolled early and hit the ground running. During his freshman season, Clements was on the two deep but had to wait to see the field. He made his debut against Cincinnati in KU's final regular season game of the season. What happened next was the moment Clements had been working towards.
TPD searching for suspects in North Topeka smash-and-grab
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two people were caught on camera stealing a coin machine from ‘Doughboyz Pizzeria’ in North Topeka. According to owner Trevor Burdett, the incident took place around 6:00 a.m. Aug. 22. Burdett said the suspects got away with a couple-hundred dollars at most. He said the biggest pain as a businessowner was having […]
Agenda is set for joint meeting
Here is the agenda for the joint County - City - USD 475 meeting on Monday. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the C. L. Hoover Opera House Montgomery Rehearsal Hall. 1. Early Childhood Groundbreaking – October 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. 2. District Goals. 3. District Operations...
Updated plan for vacant Prairie Village Macy’s may include public incentives
A developer may ask Prairie Village for public incentives to help remake the vacant Macy’s building at the Shops of Prairie Village. Next month, the Prairie Village Planning Commission is set to review an updated plan that reimagines the future of the building, which has sat vacant since Macy’s closed in January 2020.
📷 Throwback Thursday: Price Residence - Vol. 84
Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection." STEVE HARMON. Hutch Post Contributor. Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southwest corner of...
Dillon Nature Center pond restored and filled
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged this past spring to restore its depth and now reaches a minimum of four feet, with some areas extending as deep as nine feet.
Stormont Vail invites Emporia, Lyon County leaders to ‘A Day in the Life’ event
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health is inviting Emporia and Lyon County leaders to attend its latest rendition of “A Day in the Life” in October at its Topeka campus, according to KVOE Radio. The all-day event is set for Oct. 17 at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500...
‘Family Park’ opens in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A highly-anticipated park has officially opened in Southwest Topeka. Family Park, the first park in Shawnee County in 50 years, is welcoming visitors. Shawnee County Parks and Rec held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park on Wednesday. The park offers several amenities, including 16 pickleball courts. The sport is growing in popularity […]
Reserve Volleyball Lady Bluejays Split in Season Openers at Sterling Triangular
STERLING, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – Bluejay Athletics officially kicked off competition in the 2024 season with the Bluejay Reserve Volleyball squad opening their season on Wednesday evening at the Sterling College Triangular. The triangular provided a solid measuring stick for the Lady Bluejays, as they faced off against Ottawa and...
Juror in Wichita burglary case warns of criminal activity taking place during funerals
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A juror in a recent case involving a man breaking into homes while families attend funerals is speaking out to raise awareness about the crimes so others don't fall victim. It's a crime many would never think of: being targeted at such a vulnerable time. But...
Daily Delivery: Matt Wells lost to his friend Chris Klieman, and now works for him at Kansas State
In 2021, Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells lost a football game, 25-24, to his friend Chris Klieman, Kansas State's head coach. That loss dropped Tech to 5-3 on the season and led to his in-season dismissal. Two-plus seasons later, Wells is serving as associate head coach under Klieman at K-State.
Former Overland Park police officer resigns following assault arrest against minor
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - An Overland Park police officer recently resigned following an arrest for an assault against a minor victim. The officer, Adam Vendetti, 48, was accused of misdemeanor assault for an alleged incident on July 15, 2024. He was charged on July 31 for the alleged crime and a warrant was issued for his arrest on the same day.
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