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Chinese retailer Miniso opens new Oak Park Mall store
An international lifestyle retailer has officially debuted in Johnson County. Chinese retailer Miniso opened its new Overland Park store earlier this summer inside Oak Park Mall. Miniso is at 11149 W. 95th St. The store occupies a space on the first floor of the mall, off West 95th Street and...
Boudreux Burger Barn in Peck, KS is officially for sale
Who is looking to own a burger restaurant? Boudreux Burger Barn is Peck, KS is officially on the market. Keep in mind, the restaurant will not be closing, though. The owners have shared on their Facebook page that it is time to retire. The restaurant will continue on as usual until the perfect buyer is found and trained.
Nusser wins feature on Friday at Fairgrounds
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — "That was fun." "Yeah, it was." Those were the sentiments of one of the USAC Silver Crown drivers to a crew member coming out from the infield of the half-mile oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Friday night as they practiced for the 100-lap feature that will highlight Saturday night's program.
USD 501 to hold auction for surplus items
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Schools USD 501 will hold an auction for various pieces of equipment including, vehicles, welding gear, trailers and more later this month. USD 501 will be holding the surplus equipment auction at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at 125 SE 27th St. Some items listed in the auction include, but […]
KC man fulfills promise to grandfather, reopens historic bar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On the corner of 39th St. and State Line Road, a sign is back up that’s seen decades of Kansas City history unfold. It’s the sign for Jimmy’s Jigger, a corner bar established before the prohibition – under a different name at the time.
Hits 106.9 handing out $1,000 cash on 'Christmas in July'
Santa is still on vacation but the elves are putting in the work this summer. On Thursday, July 25, Christmas in July returns to the airwaves on Hits 106.9. The day will feature plenty of Christmas music and holiday-themed content, and Becca Tudor, the station's director of programming, said the elves are bringing some chances to win.
McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19
McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist to reach platinum sales. Crystal won a Grammy for “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and she has received numerous accolades, including CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” twice, three ACM Awards, and four AMAs. Named the Most Performed Country Female Artist from 1975-1985, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.Crystal Gayle – McPherson Opera House.
🏐 Inman's Suttyn Harris commits to Utah
INMAN, Kan. — Inman High School volleyball standout Suttyn Harris has committed to the University of Utah, Friday morning on X. The soon-to-be junior is already a two-time all-state selection for the Teutons. She helped guide Inman to a fourth place finish at the state tournament in each of her first two seasons.
Overland Park considers changing how it gives out 2 types of development incentives
As part of a months-long effort to review its economic incentive policies, Overland Park is now tackling two that tend to use sales tax to encourage specific types of development and redevelopment. These two economic development tools are community improvement districts and transportation development districts, more typically referred to as...
RACE DAY INFO: Everything You Need to Watch for with the United Rebel Sprint Series
7/20/2024 Hutchinson, Kan (www.urssracing.com) - It’s Race Day with the United Rebel Sprint Series presented by RacinDirt.Com, and here’s everything you need to know. Preliminary action kicked off Friday evening at the historic half-mile track in Hutchinson, Kansas, as 17 Rebels checked into the Kansas State Fairgrounds. In both KansasLand Tire Service Heat Races, Jeremy Campbell and Ty Williams were able to grab the win and a $500 bonus as well.
C.J. FASTEST IN SALT CITY USAC SILVER CROWN PRACTICE
C.J. FASTEST IN SALT CITY USAC SILVER CROWN PRACTICE. Hutchinson, Kansas (July 19, 2024)………C.J. Leary muscled his way to the top of the charts in the third and final session to become the fastest driver of Friday night’s USAC Silver Crown National Championship practice at Hutchinson, Kansas’ Salt City Speedway.
Meriden Threshing Show kicks off
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Meriden’s 48th annual Threshing Show started Friday. The three-day event features threshing demonstrations, tractor pulls and parades, and a concert each night. The show is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate their shared interests in agriculture. One family said their passion...
Donation drive addresses period poverty in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Nearly 17 million Americans can’t afford period products, a phenomenon known as period poverty. The Empower the Period donation drive invites everyone to help close the access gap in Topeka by donating items like tampons and pads to ensure that accessing period products is one less barrier for girls and women.
‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart
To those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, look no further than the south Lawrence Walmart. Watson’s Barbershop relocated to Walmart Supercenter at 3300 Iowa St. in May, joining a small number of barbershops operating inside Walmart stores in the U.S. “Just the feel of being in...
Pottawatomie Co. Fair gets moo-ving with theme "Dancing with the Steers"
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Pottawatomie Co. Fair invites you to Onaga for a whole week of fun. Their theme this year is “Dancing with the Steers!”. 4H ambassadors Vanessa Jones, Liberty Sharpe and August Stutzman visited Eye on NE Kansas to share a bit about their events. The...
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