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Concerns voiced at city meeting on tree ordinance
(KNZA)--A Hiawatha resident appeared before the Hiawatha City Commission Monday evening to express his concerns about the city's tree ordinance. John Schum, who lives at 306 North 5th Street, said he recently had a tree fall in the public right-of-way on his property and was notified by the city he was responsible for its removal.
Riverton’s 12u Little League Baseball Team Wins Kansas State Championship & are Bound for Indianapolis!
RIVERTON, KS — The Riverton 12u Little League Baseball team are your 2024 Kansas State Champs. In the state tournament, Riverton defeated J.L. Hutchinson Little League out of Pittsburg, then defeated Baxter Springs Little League to advance to the championship game. To win it all, Riverton defeated Pittsburg 12U again in the championship by a […]
Topekans give feedback on Huntoon Street road project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Looking to improve roads in Topeka, the city and their design team held an open house at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for a road project on Huntoon Street, between Gage Boulevard and Harrison Street. Although this open house wasn’t to show off what the project looks like. It was […]
Kansas Department of Labor: Jobless rates, average wages, buying power all up
Jobless rates are up locally, areawide and statewide from May to June, but Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schulz says there was some good news in the latest monthly report. Schulz says average wages and buying power have both increased. Emporia’s jobless rate went from an even 3 percent to 3.8...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1731 – Handling CRP Ground…Weaning Calves Early
00:01:05 – CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees: Kicking off today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist at the Kansas FSA, as she discusses CRP programs and county committee elections. We are also joined by K-State’s Ron Wilson as he shares how a scale company began in rural Kansas.
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
Four Cougars Earn National Scholar of the Year Awards
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Four student-athletes from Barton Community College received Academic Scholars of the Year by their respective sport organizations for the 2023-24 academic year. Lucas Constante of the men’s soccer team was recognized this past January in Anaheim, California, by the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Junior...
Rider seriously injured after boat collides with innertube on Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN CO., Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas rider was seriously injured after another Kansas boater collided with her innertube on Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, emergency crews were called to the main channel of Lake of the Ozarks, near the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, with reports of a collision.
City of Wichita asking people to cut back on water usage amidst drought
City of Wichita asking people to cut back on water usage amidst drought. The City of Wichita is moving its own water usage operations to phase 2 of its drought response plan as the lake levels at Cheney Reservoir continue to drop and it is asking the community to join them so it can cut back on water usage by 10 percent.
School supply shopping: Wichita vs. Maize
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - It seems like school supply shopping gets more expensive each year. “I know like a box of crayons has gone from being 50 cents regular price to now that’s on sale now,” LeaAnn Walker. Walker is a mom who likes a good deal when...
Fork in the Road: Stacy’s offers down-home comfort food off I-70 near Junction City
GRANDVIEW PLAZA, Kan. (WIBW) - Travelers on interstate highways don’t always have a lot of options when it comes to finding a bite to eat. Chain restaurants dominate the interstate system, offering the same food items from Toledo to Topeka to Tucumcari. But there are exceptions, and one of...
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