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Block party and vendor market kicks-off as students return to Emporia
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jess Buchholz and Casey Woods with the Emporia Main Street join the 27 News Morning crew ahead of two events making their way to Emporia. Up first is the Welcome Back Student Block Party in downtown Emporia taking place on Monday Aug. 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the evening. Down […]
Court proceedings advance for defendants in June stabbing incident
One of two defendants in an Emporia stabbing case is now set for a plea hearing this upcoming fall. Gary Grana had a pretrial and arraignment hearing Monday. He’s accused of misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct after an alleged incident June 1. Co-defendant Raena Grana faces single counts of...
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatal Overland Park gas station shooting
A Kansas City man will serve 50 years in prison for shooting and killing another man at a gas station in Overland Park in 2022. Last Firday, Johnson County Judge Michael P. Joyce sentenced Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, to a 50-year prison sentence for premeditated first-degree murder and firearm possession by a felon, both felonies that will run concurrently.
Grand opening Friday morning for Five Below, coming soon for two other new Pavilions tenants
Another retail store at the Emporia Pavilions will open to shoppers this week. Five Below has its official grand opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 am Friday. Five Below is coming online ahead of Maurices, which is moving from Flinthills Mall by mid-September, and Old Navy, which has its main signage up — but Pavilions developer Spencer Thomson says it might not open until mid-October.
Hillsdale Hustlers 4-H Club
Members of the Hillsdale Hustlers 4-H Club held their August meeting on Aug. 15 at the Marysville Township Hall. Members talked about what ribbons they received at the fair. Leaders discussed due dates for the state fair, record books, and 4-H enrollment.
Kansas basketball schedule 2024-25: Duke, UNC, Michigan State among Jayhawks' top nonconference games
Kansas opens up the 2024-25 season on Nov. 4 at home against Howard and plays another game at Allen Fieldhouse against North Carolina as part of a loaded nonconference slate. The Jayhawks will play in one of two marquee matchups (vs. Michigan State) in a doubleheader at the State Farm Champions Classic during the opening month of the season; Duke vs. Kentucky is the other.
Southwick House announces grants from Clint Bowyer 79 Fund, Morgan Wilkie Trust
Southwick House leadership is celebrating two notable grants as it moves towards serving women and families in crisis situations. Southwick House has announced nearly $27,000 in combined grant funding from the Clint Bowyer 79 Fund and the Morgan Wilkie Trust. Southwick House Director Susan Brinkman:. The 79 Fund donated $25,000...
GIS Team receives Special Achievement in GIS Award
The Geographic Information System (GIS) team at the City of Lawrence has been honored with a Special Achievement in GIS Award from the ESRI organization. This prestigious award was presented to the team during the ESRI User Conference held in San Diego, Calif. from July 15-19, 2024. The award recognizes the team’s innovative use of GIS technology to enhance city operations and improve community services.
Downtown Emporia drainage still being discussed after Aug. 13 flooding
Conversations continue about ways to improve Emporia’s stormwater drainage, specifically in parts of downtown, after heavy rainfall during the early-morning hours of Aug. 13. Storms dumped anywhere from 4-6.25 inches of rain in a two-hour stretch across town. Both Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant and Emporia Main Street...
Locally-owned taqueria Taco Naco expands with new State Line location
Since its debut in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, locally-owned taqueria Taco Naco has seen what co-owner Brian Goldman considers pretty explosive growth. Goldman and his wife Fernanda Reyes Gonzales opened their first brick-and-mortar storefront in Overland Park three years ago, after becoming increasingly popular as an Overland Park Farmers’ Market pop-up.
Recycling contract among items in front of Emporia City Commission
A contract for recycling services could be approved by Emporia city commissioners Wednesday. Commissioners could approve the “single stream recyclables processing amendment” alongside a solid waste contract amendment with Hamm Companies as part of the action meeting. Hamm has requested notable increases in the recycling amendment, including the base rate going from $45 to $105 per ton and the trucking rate from $295 to $625 per load. If approved, this would mean a roughly $100,000 increase in city costs. This would also extend the contract through 2026.
Salute Our Heroes: Retired pediatrician leaves mark on community after 60 years
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On August 4th, Dr. Camille Heeb held a retirement party at her pediatric clinic’s new location. She originally started in special education but wanted to change her trajectory. “I thought early intervention was the thing that should happen,” said Dr. Heeb, who worked at Partners...
Crews respond to report of assault Tuesday morning in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were sent to a report of an assault Tuesday morning in southwest Topeka. The incident was reported at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday near the 2200 block of S.W. 29th Street. Initial reports indicated a person suffering from a possible assault was found behind a building. Additional...
Police say crash in SE Topeka part of investigation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Police Department is at the scene of a crash in southeast Topeka. A police watch commander told 27 News there’s an ongoing investigation involving a crash around 4 a.m. at 29th and SE Minnesota Avenue. The watch commander said more information would be provided later. Kandrive.gov is currently reporting traffic […]
Notebook: Kansas Ready to Maul the Week
There's no denying the blend of experience and talent that KU has on its 2024 roster is as good as the program has had in a long time. The Jayhawks are a talented team throughout but arguably have some of the top players in the sport at their respective positions. And with the start of the college football season just days away, that top-end talent is getting national recognition.
Few morning showers, warming up by the weekend
Temperatures this morning have dropped into the lower to middle 60s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Some folk are already seeing a few showers in the area. We hold on to the chance for rain through the morning hours into the early afternoon. A quiet weather pattern falls...
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