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Animal hospital workers rush to help crash victims in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News is following up on a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred over the weekend. The crash occurred on Saturday, July 27, at SW 10th Avenue and Fairlawn Road. The motorcycle riders that died in the crash have been identified by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office as Noah T. Lawler, 19, and […]
Pair of water main breaks reported Tuesday morning in south Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A couple of water main breaks were reported Tuesday morning in south Topeka. City officials early Tuesday said one of the break occurred in the vicinity of Interstate 470 and S.W. Burlingame Road. Crews were on the scene as of 7:16 a.m. Tuesday making repairs. Residents...
Trial date set in discrimination suit by 3 female Topeka police administrators
A federal judge on Friday scheduled the jury trial to begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 in a lawsuit Topeka police administrators Colleen Stuart, Jana Kizzar and Jennifer Cross are pursuing against the city and former police chief Bryan Wheeles. U.S. District Court Judge John W. Broomes also issued a scheduling order that also included plans for a pretrial hearing in the gender discrimination suit to be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 in the federal courthouse...
Wetmore man pleads no contest to solicitation charge
(KMZA)--A Wetmore man has pleaded no contest to a charge of electronic solicitation of a child. Nemaha County Brad Lippert said 53-year-old Edward Robidoux entered the plea last week in Nemaha County District Court. He was convicted of electronically soliciting a child whom he believed to be under fourteen years...
Remote Fuel Site Controller Allows for Stronger, More Secure Site Management
Dover Fueling Solutions, recently launched its PetroVend Synergy Fuel Site Controller, or PetroVend Synergy FSC. The singular platform is aimed at supporting commercial fleet operations with onsite fueling. Consolidating to a Streamlined System. PetroVend Synergy FSC consolidates multiple functionalities, including advanced Proprietary Card File (PCF) capabilities, into a streamlined package.
Kansas Earns Top-Overall Seed in Joe Lunardi’s Preseason Bracketology Update
After adding an impressive class of talent through the transfer portal and some spectacular incoming freshmen to an already-loaded roster, Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks earned the No. 1 overall seed in Joe Lunardi’s way-too-early bracketology update. The Jayhawks boast an impressive roster that includes stars like Hunter...
K-State basketball welcomes back alumni from different eras
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A coaching change hasn’t stopped Dean Wade from staying involved with Kansas State men’s basketball. Wade, a two-time first team All-Big 12 selection, tells 27 News he spends a bulk of his time in or around Manhattan, Kansas each offseason. “I spend a majority of my time around Manhattan,” Wade said, acknowledging […]
Governor Kelly Comes to Independence for Labette Health Groundbreaking
State and local dignitaries gather in Independence for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to the Labette Health facility. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to mark the official start of the construction of Phase Two of the Labette Health facility on Peter Pan Road. Governor Laura Kelly was on hand for the ground breaking. Kelly addressed the crowd, noting that Independence and Montgomery County have come a long way since losing Mercy Hospital in 2015.
Construction to begin on Via Christi St. Joseph expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday to begin work on a major improvement project for Via Christi St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita. The $22 million capital improvement project will add 21,000 square feet to the hospital’s emergency department, bringing its total size to 36,000 square feet. The project will add 20 beds to the facility’s existing 29 beds and it will add an 11-bed psychiatric observation area that is designed for behavioral health patients. The size of the waiting areas will be increased and there will be upgrades to improve patient comfort.
Nation’s best dog bar planning new tricks in KC after fetching top award, summer funding round
The dog days of summer are bringing momentum to Bar K, said David Hensley. The Kansas City-based escape space for pets and their owners was recently named top dog in the country by USA Today, just closed a funding round, and added several key team members — including Tim Schoenfelder as CEO — the co-founder The post Nation’s best dog bar planning new tricks in KC after fetching top award, summer funding round appeared first on Startland News.
Hutch Rec Announces RFQ for Kansas Artists to Create Public Art for DCI Park
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec announces a call for Kansas artists to participate in a public art initiative at DCI Park. As part of the ongoing placemaking efforts through Project Park, Hutch Rec is seeking to commission artists to create 2-D art, textile/gazebo backdrops, and murals that will enrich the park and foster a sense of belonging and personal connection among residents.
Salinan celebrates 100th Birthday on Aug. 2
Viola Ruth Elizabeth (Roy) Ricks will celebrate her 100th birthday on August 2, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1924, to Dona and Nathalie Roy on a farm near Webster, Kansas. Viola was the eldest among her nine siblings, namely , Eugene, Orville, Clifford, Laverne, Donna, Albert, Shirley, Norma, and Stanley. Unfortunately, her sister Shirley passed away at the age of 4.
Fort Scott Walmart Transformation Will Begin Soon
Fort Scott Walmart will be going through a store transformation for over three months, starting soon. People may have noticed containers delivered to the parking lot’s north part, in front of the garden center. About 40 containers will be parked there in the next few weeks and fences around...
Grandma Thuy’s to reopen with this week
The local restaurant scene took a big blow when Grandma Thuy’s, at 3728 W. Maple, announced they were closing. Owner Mai Vo and her family will be moving out of the state which forced the closure. It was a tough decision that Vo struggled with, especially since her family...
Three outdoor pools close for the season August 6
Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools close for the season on August 6:. Bluejacket Pool, 10101 Bond St. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd. Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St. Beginning August 7, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center will operate Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 12-7 p.m. through September 2.
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