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Topeka Zoo ready to launch ‘Love Your Topeka Zoo Giving Day’ campaign
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo is launching the Love Your Topeka Zoo Giving Day on July 24, 2024. Last year, the zoo surpassed its goal of $25,000 and this year, it hopes to do the same. A zoo spokesperson told us that gifts of any size make an impact at the zoo. Donations can […]
Marysville Officials Schedule Meeting for Potential Demolition of Neglected Hotel Marysville Amid Safety Concerns
The ongoing issue with the deteriorating Hotel Marysville took a new turn as city officials, dissatisfied with the owners' inaction, scheduled a special meeting to discuss the potential demolition of the property, according to a FOX40 report. The burned structure, which is linked to Feather River LLC, Urban Smart Growth, and Panot Capital, has been causing traffic disruptions and economic strain on the community, prompting the City of Marysville to consider stepping in to address the public safety risks.
Big 12 Insiders: Jason Scheer discusses the Pac-12's collapse and the ACC's future
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald sits in for Big B and is joined by Arizona 247 publisher Jason Scheer to discuss how he took heat for being right about the Pac-12 a year ago and what he now is hearing about the future of the ACC.
City of Bentley announces Stage 1 water conservation
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Bentley unanimously approved the implementation of Stage One water conservation plans for Bentley residents and water customers. The initial declaration -- a “water watch” -- aims to heighten public awareness on water conditions and “maintain the integrity” of the water supply.
2025 Five-Star G Meleek Thomas Lists Two Big 12 Schools on Cutdown List
On Tuesday, two teams from the Big 12 Conference were listed on the final seven cutdown list for 2025 five-star guard Meleek Thomas. A pair of in-state rivals, Kansas and Kansas State, earned spots on Thomas’ list, alongside UConn, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Auburn, and Arkansas. Coming out of Overtime Elite...
Washburn’s Braun set to be graduate assistant at Rockhurst University
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One former Washburn men’s basketball player is trading his jersey in for a clipboard this fall. Levi Braun, who played for the ‘Bod for five seasons, is gearing up to be a graduate assistant coach for Rockhurst men’s basketball. The Topeka native doesn’t know exactly what he wants his future coaching career […]
Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators and board members made some clarifications on Monday. Students aren’t to have their cell phones out while they’re in class across the district. Elementary and middle school policies don’t allow...
Olathe commission OKs 250-acre plan that includes apartments, homes and industrial sites
A proposed project that aims to bring a mix of hundreds of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments alongside a new industrial development in southern Olathe gained a key approval this week. On Monday, the Olathe Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of the rezoning and preliminary site development plan...
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
Junction City assault suspect jailed for skipping court
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement have captured an aggravated assault suspect who skipped court. Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, police arrested 25-year-old Jordan Prather, of Junction City in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Prather was arrested on a Riley...
Ravens Gearing Up for Fall Camp
Fall camp begins for Red Raven football in less than two weeks, and the team is hard at work to hit the ground running. The players have been conditioning and continuing to work out at home during the month away from campus. Head coach Nick Dobler says it's important for the entire group to meet expectations.
Care to Share Golf Tournament: Golf, Auction, Raffle, Live Music on July 27
Join Care to Share for a fun filled day while supporting your favorite golfer and Care to Share THIS Saturday, July 27th starting at 7am!. *A Community Smashburger lunch & Brickstreet BBQ Dinner, both requesting a freewill donation!. *Silent and Live Auction Items. *50/50 Raffle. *Live music featuring Vic Vaughan...
Two Arrested for Narcotics Near Riverton
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrests two men on narcotics charges. Deputies served a narcotics-related search warrant on a Riverton home Monday, July 22, 2024. Arrested at the scene were 33-year-old Matthew Haynes and 41-year-old Brandon Lewis. During the course of the search, deputies found narcotics along with drug paraphernalia consistent with distribution. Both men were transported to the Cherokee County Jail in Columbus.
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