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Calls for action come as Cheney Lake level continues dropping amid drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Some welcome rain fell over parts of the Wichita area Tuesday morning but there’s a drastic need for more. As the extensive drought continues, Cheney Lake, one of Wichita’s main water sources, is only about 60% full. This has people calling for action. Kevin...
McPherson College Women’s Bowling Inaugural Season Schedule is Set
McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs women’s bowling squad announced the tournament schedule for their inaugural season Monday (July 29). “I am beyond excited about the first season of Women’s Bowling at McPherson College,” head coach Mitchell Whitehead said. “In just six months we have been blessed to assemble a roster of excellent young women that have chosen to join the Bulldog Family. Our roster is full of women that bring plenty of talent on the lanes, but what excites me the most is the strong character and positive energy they will bring to our campus.”
Defensive lineman Tony Terry departs the program
Tony Terry is no longer a part of the Kansas football program, Lance Leipold confirmed on Monday after KU football's first practice of training camp. He departed the program over the summer and will not return. Terry spent a little over one year in Lawrence following his arrival in the winter of 2023 as a high school early enrollee.
Police: Kan. man dragged woman with vehicle during dispute
SALINE COUNTY —Police are investigating a domestic incident that injured a woman in Salina. Just after 8p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near Ohio and Magnolia Streets, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman. When officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old woman from Salina in the parking lot of Scooters on Ohio Street.
Deputies find man and woman dead in shooting incident south of Topeka
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Law enforcement is identifying the victims of a recent shooting incident that left two people dead in a neighborhood south of Topeka earlier in the week. On Wednesday, July 31 the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office released new information regarding Monday’s deadly shooting situation. The victims of the shooting are being identified […]
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...