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91 Years of fun at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo turned another year older Saturday, August 31. In celebration of turning 91 years old, the zoo offered free admission. While not required, guests were encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate upon entry. All donated food will go towards Project Topeka and be distributed to all the food banks […]
Tours of historic Topeka mansion open with 150th anniversary celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will be holding a 150th anniversary celebration next month for a historic park in Topeka. Sean Zears with the SCP+R announced in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 29 that community members are invited to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ward-Meade Mansion at Old Prairie […]
Garage sale sets stage for father, son team's original musical
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka father and son have joined to create an original musical. You can be among the first to hear it. Playwright Doug Goheen visited Eye on NE Kansas with Teri Walton, one of the actor’s who’ll be part of a special reading of the show.
Topeka Zoo Celebrates Gage Park Founders Fest with Free Admission on August 31st
The Topeka Zoo is thrilled to invite the community to a special celebration on Saturday, August 31st, as part of Gage Park Founders Fest. Join us for a day of fun, entertainment, and community spirit on Labor Day Weekend—featuring free admission to the Topeka Zoo in honor of its birthday with the donation of a non-perishable food item!
Lovely Lily would love a fur-ever home
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Lily wagged her tail at the thought of finding her fur-ever family. The approximately year-old mixed breed has been at Helping Hands Humane Society for 100 days. She joined Grace Clinton from HHHS in a visit to Eye on NE Kansas. Grace and Lily invited everyone...
Pooch Plunge to invite Lawrence pups to go for a splash
It’s that time of year again — all the good doggos are invited to go for a swim before the pool at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is drained for the year. Humans can enjoy the pool, 727 Kentucky St., from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Party, silent disco in Lawrence to celebrate local ‘artist-adventurers’ and their open space projects
A party complete with a silent disco in Lawrence will soon celebrate seven “artist-adventurer teams” who created original works documenting adventures in Douglas County’s open lands. The Outdoors Unscripted Launch Party is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St....
KJHK wins Best Radio Station for second year in a row
The annual Best of Lawrence Winners Bash was held Wednesday at Abe and Jake's Landing, recognizing some of the best local talents in various categories around Lawrence, which included some on and off-campus hotspots. From Baby Jay winning Best Mascot to Fraser Hall being nominated for Best Community Landmark, the...
Lawrence author collaborates with ledger artist on children’s book celebrating Kiowa storytelling
Collaborating to tell a family’s true story has connected two local creatives who didn’t previously know each other in a way that’s everlasting like the Kiowa people. Lawrence author Dustin Stumblingbear, 45, member of the Oklahoma Kiowa Tribe, will soon release his first self-published book, “I Am Kiowa.” The children’s story reflects his own experience as a kid sharing his family’s heritage and culture with classes in the Lawrence school district.
MixMaster Music Conference returning to Lawrence; 2-day event includes health clinic
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry. This year’s conference takes place over two days — Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 — at the Lawrence...
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