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B.L. Rieke Custom Homes and Lambie Homes Announce Two New Single-Family Developments in South Johnson County
When it comes to superior building standards and outstanding residential communities, it’s tough to beat the reputations of B.L. Rieke Custom Homes and Lambie Homes. These award-winning firms have been revered for raising the bar in residential development and upscale homebuilding markets for decades.
Jose Pepper’s Plans Covered Patio
When a Downtown Salina bar which closed this summer reopens under a new name and new ownership this fall, it will also have a new covered outdoor dining area. In July it was announced the Prickly Pear would be transitioning to a new ownership group and concept, Jose Pepper’s.
Salinan Among New FHSU Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees, including one from Salina. According to Fort Hays State, Eric Brown is one of the new trustees. Brown, who currently is Hutton’s North-Central Kansas Business Development Manager, and previously was the President and CEO of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.
Man taken into custody after threating business staff early Sunday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 24-year-old man was taken in custody early Sunday morning in Topeka. Shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at a business in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard. Deputies learned an adult male had threatened staff...
NW Kansas man hospitalized after I-70 motorcycle accident
GOVE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Sunday in Gove County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle driven by Cade Austin Gourley, 21, Hoxie, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Kansas Highway 212 in the left lane.
A few more thunderstorms this evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This Afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Great Bend Rec fishing photo contest continues until Aug. 19
From the Great Bend Recreation Commission... How was your fishing spot this spring and summer? The Great Bend Rec would love to show off your best catch or a photo of you fishing in their Facebook comment section. Share your photo in the comment section below and the Rec will randomly select three entries to receive a Great Bend Chamber gift certificate from the Rec. The contest closes Monday, Aug. 19 at noon.
Neighbors create art together in Lincoln Park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Residents near Lincoln Park are on a mission to build community through creativity. That’s what brought people out for Art in the Park at Lincoln Park Saturday. It’s hosted by The Lincoln Park Project, which works with different organizations in the neighborhood to encourage people...
Walk with a Doc was all about reconstructive surgery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dozens joined together to get in some exercise and learn about reconstructive surgery at Saturday morning’s walk with a doc. Most people think of beautification and cosmetic procedures when discussing plastic surgery. While that is part of it and equally as important, Dr. Dana Balderamma...
Tour Topeka wraps up after a Summer of fun
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Forge Young Professionals and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation hosted the last Tour Topeka event of the season on Saturday morning. Topekans of all ages celebrated an end to an active summer. “So that was the original intention, to bring groups together and help connect them to...
USD 495 Larned school events in August
USD 495 Larned school events in August... August 19: Larned Middle School Meet the Teachers Lockers Night & First Day of Fall Sports Practice. August 20: Larned Elementary School Open House @ 5 pm. August 21: First Day of School, 8 am-LHS Freshman and 6th Grade, 12 pm-LHS 10-12th and...
Kansas State's chance to win each game according to FPI
Kansas State's season is set to kick off in less than two weeks and the expectations are high for Chris Klieman's squad. According to ESPN's FPI, the Wildcats currently have more than a 50 percent chance to win all 12 of their regular season games. But what exactly are the win probabilities for each game?
Barton Foundation benefit auction Saturday, numbers growing
While the official date to purchase tickets for the Barton Community College Foundation’s 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction was last week, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Lindsey Bogner said it does not hurt to reach out to her office to see if there are any more seats to the fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Chargers Open Season With A Split
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. Emma Brenelli had two double-digit kill matches as the Briar Cliff University volleyball team (1-1) came away with a split, Saturday at Thresher Gym. The Chargers beat Oklahoma Panhandle State (0-2) 3-1 and lost 3-0 to Bethel (Kan.) (2-0). Oklahoma Panhandle State – W, 3-1 (25-14, 20-25,...
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