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Driver caught traveling over 100 mph in McPherson County
MCPHERSON COUNTY —Law enforcement across Kansas continues to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit, despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding. Kansas Highway Patrol Lieutenant Rust stopped a vehicle going 101 mph in a 60 mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County...
Lawrence’s new interim superintendent is hopeful that ‘we’re turning the corner together’
Lawrence’s newly hired interim superintendent, Jeanice Swift, said she’s got an inkling that this year will be a new leaf for the district. “I feel like being our fifth year out of, you know, that historic time (COVID-19), this is our year,” Swift said. “We’ve reset financially, for the most part — not that we won’t have to again, we may have to again — but I think we’re turning the corner together. If communities come together, we will continue up.”
Kansas football unveils all-red uniforms ahead of upcoming games at Arrowhead Stadium
This offseason, the University of Kansas announced the first phase of its two-phase stadium renovation of the 103-year-old David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. With construction to take place well into 2025, the Jayhawks will head East on I-70 to play their home games in Kansas City. Children’s Mercy Park, home...
Friday forecast: Isolated thundershowers this afternoon/evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story is the potential for showers/storms this afternoon into the evening hours. While most spots will remain dry, any storms that pass through the area could be severe with a hail/wind threat. The weekend is expected to be dry with a slight chance of storms that may return late Sunday night into Monday morning.
TRM shares research on prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in people who are homeless
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Addressing homelessness means more than giving a person a meal and a place to sleep. It’s addressing why someone is in the situation in order to help them move past it. Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries recently conducted research that offers insight into the “whys.” Executive...
Hutchinson – NMMI Football Game To Be On ESPN+
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College football team’s 2024 season opener against New Mexico Military will be a nationally televised match-up, the NJCAA announced. The Blue Dragons and Broncos will be the first of five NJCAA nationally televised games on ESPN+ this season. The national office...
Lenexa city staff recommend permit denial for homeless services center
According to a release on the city's website, and a statement from reStart, city staff will recommend the denial of the special use permit, which would turn a La Quinta Inn into a homeless center.
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
Rece Davis Picks Surprise Big 12 Team as No. 4 Seed in the College Football Playoff
The Big 12 may be headed for the most unpredictable season in recent college football memory, so the predictions from the experts are all over the map. There are at least half a dozen teams that believe they can win the Big 12, if not more. And one of those six is getting some love from an ESPN favorite.
Get Down in T-Town organizers join the 27 News Morning Show ahead of event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News’ Matthew Johnstone gets the low down on the Get Down in T-Town event happening Saturday, Aug. 17 at Evergy Plaza with S.J. Hazim and Cash Melly. The event will have a variety of activities for kids and live music later in the evening. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, you can bring your […]
Derby 8th grader spends summer vacation painting 100 city fire hydrants
DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Derby 8th grader is being recognized for spending his free time this summer repainting local fire hydrants. Derby Fire and Rescue says Cannon M. spent his summer riding his bike around the city, painting fire hydrants. He recently completed his 100th hydrant. The fire department...
Oakland neighborhood copes with cost of outages
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Neighborhoods like Oakland are still dealing with the effects of Wednesday’s storm. “It’s taken my sons working yesterday and then me and my husband and one of my sons today to do a lot of work and we’re not even done,” said Sarah Fugate. Sarah’s family was helping clean up her mother’s house. “We don’t want my mom to have to pay for anybody to come and clean up. So, we’re trying to take care of it for her.
Tractor-trailer lays over near Neosho, full load of chicken feed
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Shortly after 11 a.m. Friday reports of an overturned tractor-trailer on State Hwy HH and School Farm Road near Neosho, Mo. alerted Newton County Central Comm. E-911.
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