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Bids hit $3 million for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction nears end
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The final hours of the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park are here with bids on the race track now reaching into the millions of dollars. Heartland Motorsports Park is currently up for auction in Topeka from the owner Chris Payne with Shelby Development LLC. The property went up for auction this […]
Topeka living community honors ‘Gorgeous Grandmas’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday was dedicated to some lovely grandmothers at one Topeka living center. Celebration Villa of Hearthstone held a Gorgeous Grandma pageant in honor of National Gorgeous Grandma Day. 11 lucky grandmothers living at Hearthstone walked the room and made their case as the best grandma to the audience, which consisted of some of their family as well.
Topekans give feedback on Huntoon Street road project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Looking to improve roads in Topeka, the city and their design team held an open house at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for a road project on Huntoon Street, between Gage Boulevard and Harrison Street. Although this open house wasn’t to show off what the project looks like. It was […]
R&B VIBES III: A night celebrating generations of music this weekend in Salina
R&B VIBES returns to Salina, offering an intergenerational celebration of R&B and Soul music this weekend. Set to take place July 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., R&B VIBES III is an immersive audio experience featuring hits from all eras, complete with sing-alongs, anthems, remixes, and slow jams. Renowned...
Always Working on His Craft
Kansas State has a gem in Al Cerbe. This summer, the rest of the nation formally learned it as well, as the Kansas State head football equipment manager earned the highest achievement from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) and was presented with the Glenn Sharp Award at the organization's annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Stadium options grow for NFL's Chiefs as they review Missouri, Kansas proposals
(The Center Square) – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs told his team to focus on one game at a time during a visit to training camp this week, but multiple stadium issues are gaining his attention. During a press conference at the team’s training camp at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Clark Hunt, chairman and chief executive officer of the Chiefs, acknowledged the team is reviewing multiple options after renewal of a sales tax for 40 years was defeated by Jackson County...
Riverton’s 12u Little League Baseball Team Wins Kansas State Championship & are Bound for Indianapolis!
RIVERTON, KS — The Riverton 12u Little League Baseball team are your 2024 Kansas State Champs. In the state tournament, Riverton defeated J.L. Hutchinson Little League out of Pittsburg, then defeated Baxter Springs Little League to advance to the championship game. To win it all, Riverton defeated Pittsburg 12U again in the championship by a […]
Pittsburg City Commission reviews funding for Blue Spoon Project
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The City of Pittsburg Commission will meet today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) regarding Blue Spoon Properties, LLC.
Parr challenging Krom-Craven in contested Great Bend council race
For the Great Bend City Council, there is one contested race that will be decided in the election this fall. Incumbents Kevyn Soupiset, Davis Jimenez and Tina Mingenback are all running uncontested races. In Ward 1, incumbent Lindsey Krom-Craven has a challenger in Gary Parr. Parr virtually attended last week’s...
Kansas basketball champion Jalen Wilson becomes 2nd Jayhawk to win Summer League MVP
After averaging 20.1 PPG at Kansas in his senior season, Jalen Wilson had to take on an entirely different role as a rookie in the NBA. He was the epitome of a role player, averaging 5.0 PPG and 3.0 RPG in 15.5 minutes per game in 2023-2024. With that being said, he was able to take on a leading role (as he once did with the Jayhawks) this season in Summer League when he became the #1 scoring option for Brooklyn.
Cooltura Conexion combines cultural diversity with fun at grand opening Friday
A new business committed to celebrating the community’s diverse cultures just opened in downtown Emporia. Cooltura Conexion is a new space dedicated to showcasing different cultures and fostering cultural awareness in Emporia. Located in the former Casa Ramos building, the space has been transformed to function as an event space equipped for live music, dancing, food, a full bar and more.
Topeka Zoo ready to launch ‘Love Your Topeka Zoo Giving Day’ campaign
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo is launching the Love Your Topeka Zoo Giving Day on July 24, 2024. Last year, the zoo surpassed its goal of $25,000 and this year, it hopes to do the same. A zoo spokesperson told us that gifts of any size make an impact at the zoo. Donations can […]
Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office flooded due to sewage back up
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Several inches of sewage water flooded the administration offices at the Geary County Sheriff’s Office. Employees arrived to work on Monday, July 22, to find water at their feet. Many employees are now having to work from different areas. The part of the building that flooded sits right beneath some jail […]
Big 12 Insiders: Jason Scheer discusses the Pac-12's collapse and the ACC's future
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald sits in for Big B and is joined by Arizona 247 publisher Jason Scheer to discuss how he took heat for being right about the Pac-12 a year ago and what he now is hearing about the future of the ACC.
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