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Trump's running mate makes campaign stop in Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY —Ohio Senator and Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made a campaign fundraising stop in Mission Hills Thursday evening. Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall shared on social media a photo welcoming Vance to Kansas. The campaign charged $5,000 per couple to attend the fundraiser and $10,000 per...
Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT/KSNW) – Dotted among Kansas prairies and farm fields are over 700 cities and towns. While several large cities exist across the state, most Kansas communities have less than 1,000 residents. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. The smallest city in Kansas is Waldron City, located […]
Woman dies after minivan, semi crash on Kansas highway
JOHNSON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Saturday in Johnson County. The crash involving a minivan and a semi-truck occurred in area of East Old 56 Highway and South Lone Elm Road in Olathe, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo. First responders observed found...
Kansas man hospitalized after rear-end crash
SHERMAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Saturday in Sherman County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chrysler Town & Country driven by Domingo Perez, 79, Kanorado, was westbound on. Old U.S. Highway 24 at County Road 5. The van rear-ended a trailer pulled by 2016 Ford F550 driven by Taylor Thomas Scott, 23, Burlington, Colorado.
Topeka woman celebrates her 100th birthday surrounded by generations of love
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Turning 100 years old is a milestone very few have reached, but a Topeka woman joined that club and celebrated surrounded by family. Mary Louise Thompson was born Aug. 24, 1924, and was a homemaker who raised five children. Although she now suffers from dementia, her family assures that she never fails to notice the warmth of being surrounded by those who love her most.
1200 Canines Compete for Best in Show at the Capital City Cluster Dog Show
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Capital City Cluster hosted its 74th annual dog show, drawing more than 1,200 dogs to compete for top honors. The event, organized by the American Kennel Club, featured a variety of activities including dock diving, obedience training, and scent work trials. Dogs competed for the...
Oakland Pool reopens for the community with a ribbon cutting
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After months of hard work, the Oakland pool opened its gates for families and their kiddos to enjoy this weekend. The Shawnee County Parks and Rec cut the ribbon there with some of the kids. Shawnee County and Topeka officials gave brief remarks on the $4...
Benson from HHHS is looking for a forever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Benson from Helping Hands Humane Society would love to find a new home. He’s a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix and came into the shelter as a stray. The shelter says Benson is a ‘people-person’ and would be best suited in a one-pet home.
Student makes threat at Shawnee County high school
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Education officials sent a message back to parents of teens at a Shawnee County high school Friday of an alleged threat made by one of its students. Tiffanie Kinsch with Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 told 27 News in a written statement that a threat was made by a student […]
World Cup will be KC’s biggest-ever event, top founder says (and local businesses can still get in the game)
When Neal Sharma co-founded DEG at the turn of the millennium, Kansas City felt like it had an inferiority complex, he said. Fast forward to 2024, and the city is teeming with extrinsic validation, he added. The exited founder-turned-civic leader hopes being a World Cup host city in 2026 pushes Kansas City to take a The post World Cup will be KC’s biggest-ever event, top founder says (and local businesses can still get in the game) appeared first on Startland News.
Haskell overbooks campus housing for fall semester
With the largest enrollment Haskell Indian Nations University has seen in more than a decade, on-campus housing is at capacity the week before classes begin, and some students have been told to defer to spring. Marina TurningRobe, Spokane Tribe/Paquachin Band, said her daughter was admitted to take classes and play...
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
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