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Sound of Hope coming to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A story of truth and hope is coming to the Historic Hutchinson Fox Theatre on Sunday afternoon. CarePortal and St. Francis Ministries will host a one time showing of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. "It's based off a true story in Possum Trot,...
Former Wichita State basketball player Henry Carr dies
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Henry Carr, who played basketball at Wichita State from 1983-87 and was the brother of former WSU star and NBA player Antoine Carr, died early Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from Antoine Carr. Like his older brother Antoine, Henry played at Wichita Heights...
Sen. Jerry Moran makes three stops during visit to scorching hot Salina
Senator Jerry Moran braved 100-plus degree temperatures while making a trio of visits Monday in Salina, including celebrating recent successes in the community. Moran — whose most recent visit was in late June to honor the career and retirement of Tim Rogers from the Salina Airport Authority — joined health care, government and business leaders during this visit.
On3 Lists Kansas State TE Commit Linkon Cure as Top 10 Most Athletic Future Freak
After becoming the first five-star prospect to commit to Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats, 2025 tight end Linkon Cure continues to stack up impressive accolades. Cure, a talented pass catcher from Goodland, Kansas, was recently named to On3 Sports’ list of the Top 10 most athletic future football freaks.
Wichita Goodcents Owner Named Franchisee of the Year
July 17, 2024 // Franchising.com // DE SOTO, Kan. - Goodcents has named Jennifer Dunn, the owner of a Goodcents restaurant in Wichita, the Franchisee of the Year. “Jennifer has worked really hard in Wichita, and we are thrilled to celebrate her success,” said Joe Bisogno, founder and CEO of Goodcents. “We look forward to many more years of partnership with Jennifer.”
Bourbon County Community Theatre Performs Holy Mother of Bingo!
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre performs its first production – Holy Mother of Bingo! by Patrick Walsh. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 3 in the lobby of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. The immersive murder mystery allows audience members to play five full rounds of Bingo with prizes donated by local businesses.
New pest control business promises personalized service for Emporia
A new locally-owned business is ready to be Emporia’s new “go-to” business for all of the Emporia area’s pest management needs. Josh Williams recently announced the opening of Midwest Pest Control, bringing a wealth of experience into his new venture. “When I was [a teenager], I...
Shawnee Mission School District adds language about racist slurs to discipline guide after protests
Racial conflicts reported by Shawnee Mission high school students, in the wake of a fight in the hallways of Shawnee Mission East last fall, have resulted in changes to the district’s student handbooks on conduct and discipline. Last month, the Shawnee Mission school board approved handbook changes that specify...
Manhattan man dies after pickup, semi crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY —A Manhattan man died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Washington County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by Brian L Dowling, 46, Manhattan, was eastbound on U.S. 36 five miles east of Cuba, Kansas. The driver was attempting to pass...
Topeka ER & Hospital to celebrate fourth anniversary
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka ER & Hospital will celebrate its fourth anniversary. Topeka ER & Hospital officials said they will celebrate their fourth anniversary of providing prompt and compassionate emergency care with a family-friendly community event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Topeka Zoo.
Local second hand store reopens after fire damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “We’re really blessed and we’re just looking forward to making a good comeback and serving our community,” said Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store Owner Jeremy Sann. A fire broke out at Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store this May where almost $100,000 worth...
Topeka man sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking, illegal firearms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking and illegal firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a Topeka man was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16 to 300 months (25 years) in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms.
Reward offered for information after Kansas City, Kansas officer attacked
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department hopes money will help detectives find the person responsible for attacking a police officer. There is a reward of up to $6,000 offered to anyone who can help police identify the person responsible for the attack. The officer was...
Electricity is being restored following early morning storm
A strong storm moved across Evergy’s service area this morning, starting in Manhattan about 6 a.m. and moving east along I-70, entering Missouri about 8 a.m. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service is reporting winds as high as 70 miles per hour. The storm impacted about 29,000 customers in total, with 21,000 outages at its peak. As of noon, Evergy had restored more than half the outages with about 9,000 customers still without power.
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