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Commerce Announces First Regional Water Project for Rural Kansas
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Commerce announced today a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award for the first regional water project in over a decade. This project will provide improved water access to residents in Coffeyville and Caney. The total cost of the project is $7,894,325, with a...
Miss Kansas publicly calls out her domestic violence abuser after winning title
WICHITA, Kan. - Miss Kansas is using her crown and platform to raise awareness about domestic violence after publicly calling out her abuser from the stage the night she won the title. Alexis Smith, who works overnight shifts as a cardiothoracic intensive care nurse in Wichita, was crowned Miss Kansas...
News from the Oil Patch: Baker Hughes lowers forecasts for North American oil & gas
Crude oil prices dropped nearly three dollars in just the last two trading sessions in New York. The Friday, July 27, settlement for September crude on the NYMEX was down more than a dollar to $77.16 per barrel. Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at $67.50 per barrel after dropping a dollar on Friday. That price is down more than six dollars since the first of the month, but it's more than five dollars higher than at the first of this year.
City rejects bid on Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has rejected an official bid on Hotel Topeka. The Topeka Development Corporation has rejected one bid for Hotel Topeka. Members of the Topeka Development Corporation held an executive session to review and evaluate Hotel Topeka bids Tuesday evening. Director Spencer Duncan moved a bid from 1717 Realty to […]
Shawnee County community centers are helping residents cool off on hot days
With high temperatures blanketing Topeka this week, efforts to help residents cool down are in place. The Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Department announced it will maintain cooling stations as heat indexes are predicted to exceed 100 degrees. An excessive heat warning for Shawnee County was issued at 1 p.m. Monday. It's expected to...
Topeka businesses report issues after water main break
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Several businesses in south Topeka are reporting issues following a water main break. As of 12:30 p.m. on July 30 Mini Masters Daycare, White Line CDL Training, Mexican Taco Shop and Sports Zone are without water. White Line CDL Training said they were also having issues with their toilets. On July 29, […]
USD 501 teachers take to learning in the classroom
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some local teachers are finding themselves on the other side of the classroom. USD 501 in Topeka is hosting new teachers and staff members for training this week. The training is focusing on empowering educators, the community, collaboration, innovative training and hearing personal stories from their peers. Take a listen as one […]
Washburn University to hold special enrollment event this Saturday for fall semester
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will hold a special enrollment event this weekend for the Fall 2024 semester. The event will take place from, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in the Morgan Hall Welcome Center, near S.W. 17th Street and College Avenue. Those attending the event...
Topeka Social throws party to celebrate grand opening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new event space in Topeka is throwing a party for everyone to see them in action. Amy Watkins and Todd Konkel from Topeka Social visited Eye on NE Kansas to share information about their space and their grand opening event. Topeka Social, 518 SE Adams,...
Topeka woman making a difference in city’s neighborhoods
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman is making a difference by pouring her energy into neighborhoods in the inner-city. Mary Flin is the director of the Seminary of Urban Leadership, based out of The Bridge building at S.W. 8th Avenue and Clay Street. It is affiliated with World Impact’s seminary program.
Stormont Vail Health announces hire for its Endocrinology Team
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health announced its hire of Dr. Dana Awad, a board-certified physician specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, on Monday, July 29. Awad will join the endocrinology team and provide care at the Cotton O’Neil Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. Awad is a native Jordanian...
Kansas mom fights for justice in daughter’s death after head-on drunk driving crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KSNT) – The family of an airman with the Kansas Air National Guard killed in a drunk driving crash in 2022 are finding closure after the tragedy this year. 27 News is following up on the court case of Manuel Enriquez, 36, of Kansas City who was accused of killing 23-year-old Cheyenne Branson […]
How the Kansas open enrollment law is playing out in Wichita-area schools
Aaron McCarty sees houses going up everywhere around Maize and thinks of the families who will fill them — and the children who will fill up classrooms. So he believes the Maize school district’s decision to shut off the enrollment of students from other towns makes sense, he said. “Are we going to need more […] The post How the Kansas open enrollment law is playing out in Wichita-area schools appeared first on The Beacon.
McPherson City Commission Approves Revised Job Description for Deputy Fire Chief Position
McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved a revised job description for the deputy fire chief position. This is part of a restructuring of the Fire Department organizational chart, which for this position involves a minor modification of job duties along with removal of an existing division chief of operations and training position.
Back to School Carnival is Thursday
Geary USD 475 will host its 2024 Back-To-School Carnival on Thursday, Aug. 1 at Junction City High School. Gates open at 6 p.m. The 2024 carnival will include live performances, carnival games, face painting, free prizes, and free food. Please note that Kona Ice and Bella Hana's Ice Cream and Pastry Shoppe will also be stationed outside the event for anyone who wants to purchase a tasty treat before entering the free carnival.
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