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SNCO Parks & Rec offers ways to cool off indoors and outdoors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Parks & Recreation offers ways to beat the summer heat. You can cool down at most Shawnee County pools until Aug. 4. The Rossville pool will stay open for the Tall Corn Festival through Aug 11. and the new Oakland Pool may even open up in mid-August.
Myles Alonzo wins TGA’s City Stroke Play
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After three hot days on the course, recent Topeka West graduate Myles Alonzo was crowned winner of Topeka Golf Association’s City Stroke Play. Alonzo, who graduated from T-West in May of 2024, and Washburn Rural alum Luke Leonetti led the pack entering the final round of the three-day tournament, tied at 137 […]
Pete Davidson’s show in Topeka is canceled, Ticketmaster says
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - According to Ticketmaster’s website, the Pete Davidson show scheduled for Friday, August 9, in Topeka is canceled. The event was originally scheduled at the Topeka Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. Ticketmaster says that they will issue refunds to the original method of payment. Funds...
New USD 501 educators, staff prepare for school at annual New Teacher Academy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - USD 501 Topeka Public Schools is preparing its newest educators for the upcoming school year. On Monday, July 29, USD 501 officials welcomed new staff members to the district at its annual New Teacher Academy, hosted at the Bishop Professional Development Center. The academy is a...
Incoming kindergarteners and parents face first day of school jitters
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The first day of school can be a challenge for anyone, but some may be facing stressors. For incoming kindergarteners, a new environment, people and routine can be scary, along with being separated from their parents. Amy Karr, staff clinician at the Family Service and Guidance...
Eviction order likely ends dispute between Topeka developer and councilwoman
A judge's order evicting a tenant from his rental home at 502 S.E. 21st — which had previously been condemned by Topeka's city government — appears about to resolve a situation that sparked an emphatic response from a councilwoman. Topeka developer Henry McClure, who intends to arrange for the sale of the property involved, asked the mayor and council April 16 for help finding tenant Joe McBride, whom he said appeared to have left to live elsewhere...
Shawnee County commission candidate talks property tax changes, fixing infrastructure and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – District 3 Candidate for Shawnee County Commission Brett Blackburn joins the 27 News Morning show ahead of the August primary. Blackburn talks about his focus on property tax changes, growing the tax base in Shawnee County, fixing infrastructure and more. For more details, watch the interview above. For more Kansas news, click here. […]
‘Because I Got High’ rapper Afroman coming to Lawrence
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Rapper and singer Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman, is set to perform live in Lawrence in August. Foreman is traveling across the U.S. this year on the ‘Afroman Presidential Tour’ and is due to perform at 6:30 p.m. on August 12 at The Bottleneck bar in Lawrence. Tickets are $30 in […]
Life of Fitz: Jill Shields in Manhattan, Kansas
Jill Shields, a 23-year veteran of the K-State Athletics Department, was promoted to Deputy Athletics Director in 2017 after serving as Executive Associate Athletics Director for Student Services since 2015. In her role, Shields oversees the daily internal operation of the entire athletics department and also serves as the department's senior woman administrator. She oversees the day-to-day operation of the football program while also serving as the sport administrator for women's basketball and volleyball. In fall 2019, Shields was appointed to a five-year term on the NCAA Women's Basketball Committee. She will also serve as the Big 12 Chair of the Senior Woman Administrators for the 2022-23 academic year. Shields had previously worked as Senior Associate, Associate and Assistant Athletics Director and Associate Director of Student Services with stints directing the support services for football, women's basketball and volleyball, as well as Life Skills programming. Shields came to K-State after working at Wichita State for six years, including the final year as a senior admissions representative in the University's admissions office. She spent the previous five seasons as an assistant women's basketball coach for the Shockers. She also had coaching stints at the University of Central Florida, North Georgia College and Florida Southern. She earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Central Florida in 1990. A member of the Golden Knights basketball team, Shields was named most valuable player her senior year. She earned her Master's degree in education from North Georgia College in 1992. Shields, a native of Assaria, Kansas, and her husband, Mark, have two children, Sydney and Sam. Sam is a sophomore offensive lineman for the Wildcats.
Sentencing day: Kan. woman admitted killing her 14-year-old son
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman who admitted killing her 14-year-old son before a standoff with police at her apartment is scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In June, Kylee Hodges, 43, Wichita, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the shooting death...
Bugner-Smith is winner of State Fair giveaway
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced the Fairified Golden Ticket Giveaway winner on Monday, July 29th at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Julie Bugner-Smith was given the Golden Ticket by Kansas State Fair mascot, Ike the Bison and Kansas State Fair General Manager Bryan Schulz. The Fairified Golden...
Crumbling Wichita mansion is finally refurbished, finds new life as sober living house
One of Wichita’s most recognizable historic mansions has for years looked more like a creepy haunted house than a cherished part of Wichita’s history. It’s been looted. It’s been vandalized. Within the past decade, someone even tried to set it on fire. But those who’ve driven...
First Look at Tuptim Thai Express
West Wichita has a new quick service Thai restaurant with the opening of Tuptim Thai Express at 1317 N. Maize Road. This replaces No. 1 Kitchen who closed last month. People may be familiar with Tuptim Thai at 2121 N. Rock Road. This express version is a slimmed down menu that still includes many of the popular dishes like pad Thai, Thai basil, curry bowls, and soups.
Gym wall to fall in Pretty Prairie
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Demolition has begun on the middle school gym wall at Pretty Prairie, as they prepare to expand the gym as part of the bond projects they are getting completed. In May 2023, voters in USD 311 passed a total bond of $7.7 million. At the...