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Splash pad in Great Bend fixed and open again
The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announced that the pump at the splash pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today, July 18. The city apologizes for any inconvenience; the splash pad is a new favorite summer activity,...
KBI, several local law enforcement departments searching for missing Kansas man
(SMITHVILLE, Mo.) The Tonganoxie, Kansas, Police Department took a report of a missing person on July 12, 2024. The Leavenworth, Kansas, Police Department soon got involved because the missing man, Josiah Mathew Papa, 25, went missing from Leavenworth. Papa is described as a white male, approximately five feet and 10...
Kelly Hired as Assistant Volleyball Coach
Former Wichita State standout Brylee Kelly has been named assistant coach at Liberty, announced today by acting head coach Nolan Albrecht. She will join assistant coach Todd Garvey on Albrecht's coaching staff. "I am excited to add Brylee Kelly to the Liberty Volleyball coaching staff!" Albrecht said. "She not only...
Lawrence Beer Co. wins Red Cross Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Lawrence Beer Co. won the Red Cross Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive in Lawrence, Kan. Red Cross officials announced the traveling battle trophy will be presented to Lawrence Beer Co. for their win in the Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive at a date to be determined.
John Kyhnell charged in weekend murder in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County District Attorney’s office on Thursday announced it has filed charges against John Eric Kyhnell II in connection with a weekend homicide in North Topeka. Those charges include:. • Count 1: Murder in the First Degree -- Premeditation. • Count 2: Felon in...
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
Leavenworth community grappling with waste control issues at landmark
After complaints of slow trash pickup, one sanitation company is proposing a new transfer station to speed things up. However, not everyone likes the location the company wants, since it threatens a local landmark.
Lawrence looking to alleviate revenue loss from KU football playing in KC
Lawrence is considering a common consumption area to help alleviate revenue loss this fall as Kansas football is set to play its home games in Kansas City while its stadium is under construction.
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