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Bids hit $2 million for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction nears end
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The final hours of the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park are here with bids on the race track now reaching into the millions of dollars. Heartland Motorsports Park is currently up for auction in Topeka from the owner Chris Payne with Shelby Development LLC. The property, which has an appraisal value […]
Missouri woman arrested for alleged DUI after crash
Police in Hays, Kansas, reported witnessing an allegedly intoxicated driver traveling in the wrong direction before colliding with a parked vehicle. At about 10:23 p.m. Saturday, officers observed a black sedan traveling southbound in the opposite direction on a one-way street at the 800 block of Ash St., according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.
CBK celebrates first anniversary of Circle High School branch
The early morning buzz at Circle High School in Towanda, Kan., often includes students and teachers conducting banking transactions at the Citizens Bank of Kansas branch at CHS. August marks the one-year anniversary of the branch — the second high school branch for the Wichita-based bank. Four student-interns staff the...
Stadium options grow for NFL's Chiefs as they review Missouri, Kansas proposals
(The Center Square) – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs told his team to focus on one game at a time during a visit to training camp this week, but multiple stadium issues are gaining his attention. During a press conference at the team’s training camp at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Clark Hunt, chairman and chief executive officer of the Chiefs, acknowledged the team is reviewing multiple options after renewal of a sales tax for 40 years was defeated by Jackson County...
Pittsburg City Commission reviews funding for Blue Spoon Project
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The City of Pittsburg Commission will meet today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) regarding Blue Spoon Properties, LLC.
Shawnee Mission School District moves to comply with Kansas fire safety requirement
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Shawnee Mission School District will pay thousands of dollars to comply with fire safety requirements. During Monday’s school board meeting, members discussed the requirement that the fire safety system of all buildings used for district programs need to have the system inspected quarterly instead of annually.
Parr challenging Krom-Craven in contested Great Bend council race
For the Great Bend City Council, there is one contested race that will be decided in the election this fall. Incumbents Kevyn Soupiset, Davis Jimenez and Tina Mingenback are all running uncontested races. In Ward 1, incumbent Lindsey Krom-Craven has a challenger in Gary Parr. Parr virtually attended last week’s...
Overland Park gym opening this fall to offer one-on-one fitness training
A fitness company offering a one-on-one exercise training is on its way to Johnson County. Alloy Personal Training, a Georgia-based fitness company, plans to open a new studio this fall at the Hawthorne Plaza shopping center in Overland Park. Alloy Personal Training will be at 5053 W. 119th St. The...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Freshly field grown flowers make way in Salt City
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If anyone picked up a fresh locally grown bouquet this spring or summer, there's a chance it came from Salt City Blooms. Owner Jessica Rayl who's had a love for growing flowers for awhile now, said she discovered the idea for her business on Facebook. "I...
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