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The Riley County Fair is off and running this year with plenty of attractions for the region
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fair takes place in Manhattan this weekend. An annual tradition in the Manhattan area, the Riley County Fair is back for another summer for everyone. “We have a huge carnival here with We Entertainment, we’ve got more food vendors than we’ve ever had,...
Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
Bluejay Volleyball Releases Loaded 2024 Schedule
HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – First year Head Volleyball Coach at Tabor College, Adam Brewster has released the 2024 Bluejay Volleyball schedule. Brewster has lined up an exciting slate of matches for the coming season, setting up plenty of tests for his maiden voyage. The Bluejays will open their season...
Topeka church to host southern gospel concert
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka church is hosting a special southern gospel concert. East Side Baptist Church will welcome ‘The Lesters’ Saturday July 27, 5pm. Doors open at 4pm. Admission is free but a love offering will be taken. Concessions will be available.
A new bar & grill is taking over the former Maggie’s Scotch & Soda space
Ever since Maggie’s Scotch and Soda closed about eight years ago, many businesses have come and gone in the space at 3827 W. 13th St. N. Over the years, it’s been a string of Mexican restaurants and now something different. JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza is currently renovating the space and is taking over.
Manhattan DA tells judge to reject Trump’s attempt to toss his hush money verdict after ‘immunity’ ruling
Manhattan prosecutors are urging Donald Trump’s criminal hush money judge to keep a 34-count verdict after the former president argued the case should be tossed following the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential “immunity.”. Prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argue that nothing about the case...
Semitruck crashes between homes near KU football stadium in Lawrence
A driverless semitruck crashed Thursday and ended up between two homes across the street from the KU football stadium in Lawrence. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders received multiple calls about the incident around 1:25 p.m. Thursday. There were occupants inside at least one of the homes when the crash...
Ongoing Revitalization of 110 S. Main Has Target of Fall Completion
The former Scottish Rite Temple, 110 S. Main, is in a constant stage of revitalization. Kathy and Tracy Dancer, who purchased the building at a public auction, plan an “ongoing effort to revitalize the building and increase the useable commercial space. We also want to improve the energy efficiency of the building.”
Lawrence Public Library to celebrate 10 years of ‘new’ building at summer reading Last Bash
The Lawrence Public Library will celebrate 10 years in its renovated building as part of its annual summer reading Last Bash on Friday. The party will start at 5 p.m. Friday, July 26 in the library lobby and auditorium with music from No Bow Tie and Chris Luxem & Nathan Dixey, followed by a dance performance by Dance Hues Studio and an aerial arts show by The Last Carnival, according to the library’s event page.
Federal audit sheds light on problems plaguing Johnson County post office
A newly completed federal audit takes the Shawnee Mission post office in Mission to task for a number of issues that have contributed to persistent mail delivery delays in Johnson County in recent months. The U.S. Office of the Inspector General investigated three Kansas City-area post offices as part of...
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
BOOR: Mixed grass academy at Camp Aldrich
The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is hosting a mixed grass academy in Barton County on August 13-15 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin. Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. During the Mixed Grass Academy, you will...
Fort Riley’s Trooper Access Control Point Will Remain Closed
Trooper Access Control Point, which provides one of the access points to Junction City from Fort Riley, has been closed for construction and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley have determined that the Trooper Access Control Point (ACP) will not reopen at...
Damaris Smith-Field Kindley Football-Presented by Lacey Hodges Shelter – Coffeyville
The Field Kindley Golden Tornadoes football squad is a team on the rise, winning seven games last season and placing second in the SEK League. It is a team that returns a deep field of senior talent, including wide receiver Damaris Smith. Smitha and his teammates are looking to win...
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