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Church announces groundbreaking date for first temple in Kansas
SALT LAKE CITY — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held later this year. The First Presidency has announced the ceremony will be held on Sept. 7., according to a news release. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, first counselor in the North America Central Area Presidency, will preside at the event. The temple was first announced in April 2022 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Traffic slowdown in Newton early Wednesday
NEWTON, Kan. — Crews spent the early morning hours on the I-135/East First Street overpass after a car collided with the rear of a stalled semi, which was loaded with cows. One patient declined hospital transport after the incident and the cows appeared unharmed. Northbound I-135 is currently closed...
Hoffman leaves McPherson Opera House
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Opera House Executive Director Karissa Hoffman has given her resignation to Board President Denise O’Connor-Munsey, effective August 9, 2024. While we are sad to see Karissa leave, she is heading on to a new opportunity in Lindsborg, and we know she will continue to have a positive impact on our communities.
Toastique to open this fall in Wichita
Press Release courtesy of Toastique’s marketing agency. Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its expansion into Kansas with its first location to open in Wichita this fall 2024. Located at 9747 E 21st N Suite 115, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.
Large Kamala Harris portrait can be seen overhead in Lawrence
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – A Kansas man is sending a political message across the country with some agriculture-inspired art. Stan Herd creates Earthwork. He put together a large portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris as she now runs for the presidency. “It’s just exciting to be involved and traveling around the country,” Herd said. “Hoping that […]
Brittany Mahomes reveals pregnancy struggles as she battles ‘sickness, exhaustion, and skin losing its mind’
BRITTANY Mahomes has shared the battle she's been dealing with during her third pregnancy. The 27-year-old and her Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback husband Patrick Mahomes revealed last week that they are expecting a baby girl. On Tuesday, Brittany posted a picture of herself on her Instagram story. The Sports...
Baby girl placed in police protective custody after being found in canal
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - An 11-month-old girl was placed in protective custody after she was found in the canal near Mt. Vernon and I-135 on Tuesday. The Wichita Police Department said that officers were dispatched to a welfare check in the area and found the child in the canal. The child was rescued from the canal with the help of the Wichita Fire Department and was taken to get checked out at a hospital.
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...
Missouri woman arrested in Hays for DUI after crashing into vehicle
Hays Police officers reported witnessing an allegedly intoxicated driver traveling in the wrong direction before colliding with a parked vehicle. At about 10:23 p.m., 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.
God’s grace brings university chaplain back home
Father Edmund “Ed” Herzog, Newman’s chaplain, may be a new face to some people in the Newman community, but he is certainly no stranger to the university. Herzog attended Newman University from 2007-2011 and was confirmed in St. John’s Chapel on campus in 2009. Now, 17 years later, he returns to lead Campus Ministry and guide students through formation, stewardship and leading Mass. Prior to Herzog’s new assignment, he was the chaplain of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School for six years.
Smoky Hill River Renewal Project Set to Revitalize Salina with $21.3M in Funding and New Development Plans
The Smoky Hill River might soon flow more freely through Salina, as officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina signed a cost-share agreement for the proposed Smoky Hill River renewal project. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced an additional $400,000 in federal funding to assist with the city’s cost for a project design draft from USACE. City documents indicate $13.7 million will come from federal sources, supplemented by $7.6 million from a citywide sales tax. Salina previously secured $22 million in federal grants for river improvements, including bridge replacements and revamped boat docks.
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his wife Jacel, son James, and his crew have been coming to Abilene since 2000, bringing their industry-renowned bucking horses and bulls. When the Abilene rodeo committee decided to...
Teen enters plea in shooting death of Wichita boy at Towne East Square
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A teenager has pleaded no contest in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy inside a Wichita mall in 2022. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said 18-year-old Te'bryis Robinson on Tuesday pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery. He was originally charged with first-degree murder and criminal use of a weapon by a juvenile in the killing of killing of TrenJ'vious Hutton at Towne East Square on March 18, 2022.
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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