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Theatre Students Attend International Thespian Festival
Theatre students from Salina attended the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, this summer in June and represented well. The Salina Central Theatre Department performed “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the event. To earn this honor, students competed at the Kansas Thespian Festival in January to earn first place in the one act competition.
Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 16
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Christopher McNeal, Transporting of alcoholic beverage, DUI-Liquor or drugs, arrested 08/16. Recent Booking Activity for the...
Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for murder at Overland Park gas station
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting. On July 31, 2022, the Overland Park Police Department said it was called...
Two Holton residents arrested for meth distribution after search warrant in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Holton residents were arrested for distribution of methamphetamine after a search warrant in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies served a search warrant on a residence south of Holton at 22321 Q Rd. As a result,...
Nursing homes are fighting new staffing rules. Advocates say they’re essential.
The call came late one night in February, from the Kansas City-area nursing home where Georann Whitman’s 86-year old mom was living. “They said that they had found her on the floor,” Whitman recalled. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.”
Final night of Demo Derby wraps up CKFF entertainment
The final night of the Central Kansas Free Fair demolition derby concluded with an action packed night that was highlighted by the Modified team show feature event. Ten total teams battled for the top spot, and the $10,000 top. prize. In all $23,000 of total purse money was up for grabs in the event. Eight teams automatically qualified for the feature event by winning their one on one ...
Surprise Kansas Transfer Demanding Big Role With Stellar Summer Play
Kansas transfer DE Dylan Wudke is shining in summer practices, drawing major praise from defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator Taiwo Onatolu for his strong work. The six-foot-four, 265-pound transfer from Youngstown State was a Second-Team All-MVFC selection in 2023, compiling 33 tackles with four sacks. He's projected as...
Multiple vehicle crash in Geary Co. impacts I-70
Update 9:20 a.m.: The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says lanes on I-70 have been cleared and construction zone traffic has been resumed. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning motorists of a multiple-vehicle crash on I-70 in Junction City. At 8:07 a.m., the GCSO took to social media to warn […]
TSCPL to host Lisa Scottoline for author talk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library is ready to welcome another best selling author. Lisa Scottoline has been writing since the 1990s. She’ll discuss her most recent book, “Truth about the Devlins,” during her Sept. 30 visit to Topeka. Librarians Cadie Maas...
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Pretty Prairie gives bond issue updates
The district has been busy this summer with construction under the current bond issue that was approved in May of 2023. The bond issue was approved for just under 8 million dollars. At the grade school, all projects will be completed by the first day of classes on Wednesday, Aug....
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
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