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Former bank CEO sentenced to 24 years after being scammed into collapsing a bank
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Facepalm: Pig butchering schemes often ruin their victims financially, but a recent case caused so much collateral damage that numerous investors lost a lot of money and the government had to seize a bank. Although the person who was scammed into embezzling tens of millions of dollars is prison-bound, it remains unclear when or if the scammers who received the money will be caught.
This Shawnee Mission principal jumped from middle to high school for new year
One of the newest Vikings at Shawnee Mission West is in the principal’s office. The school started the 2024-25 academic year earlier this month under the leadership of new Principal Blake Revelle, who comes with years of teaching and administrative experience in and outside of the Shawnee Mission School District already under his belt.
Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift
Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but after some inconveniences this weekend, things should smooth out nicely. The market pops up in the parking lots at 824 New Hampshire St. each weekend — and it has...
Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M
Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network modernization, according to a release. Dycom predicts the company to generate $250 million to $275 million in contract revenues over the fiscal year 2026.
Kansas teen homicide suspect still hiding from police
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide continue asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Nassir Gill of Topeka, according to a media release from police. Gill is a person of interest in the homicide of Brian M. Wright Jr., 23, that occurred on June 21,...
Harrison Butker urges JD Vance to bring Trump ‘back in line’ on abortion
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker urged Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) to bring former President Donald Trump “back in line” with a platform that would endorse a stricter stance on abortion. Butker came to political prominence when he gave a commencement speech at Benedictine College advocating women to be homemakers, after which many accused him […]
Topeka Country Club announces new General Manager
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Country Club (TCC) announced Dustin Newman, PGA, as the new General Manager. Mr. Newman will start effective on September 30, 2024. Dustin has built an extensive career in the golf and club management industry with his most recent role as General Manager at Fremont Hills Country Club in Nixa, Missouri.
Name set for new community park in Garden City
Garden City, Kan.–The City Commission has selected a name for the new community park coming to Garden City. At the August 20, City Commission meeting the Governing Body approved naming the new community park in southeast Garden City in honor of Bob Halloran and the indelible mark his tenure as Assistant City Manager and as City Manager left on the community.
New investments in KCK parks give locals more pride in their neighborhoods
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Vandalism hit three parks around Kansas City, Kansas, during this summer. The damage was costly. Clifton Park was hit hard after someone took equipment from the spray park worth an estimated $25,000. Now, some of the city parks are getting a big financial boost to build entirely new facilities and renovate the grounds.
Stormont Vail Health announces hire to the Neurology Team
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health announced its hire of Dr. Zane Foster who will support patients with neurological conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Dr. Foster will join the Stormont Vail Neurology Department at the Cotton O’Neil Neuro & Spine Center. Dr. Foster studied anthropology...
NiJa Canady signs NIL deal with Adidas, Patrick Mahomes
LUBBOCK, Texas. (WIBW) - Topeka native and new Texas Tech pitcher NiJa Canady secured an NIL deal from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas on Friday, Aug. 23. Canady and five other Texas Tech student-athletes will participate in brand marketing campaigns for Mahomes and Adidas. The three-time Super...
Topeka native set to make MLB debut
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Los Angeles Angels have called up Seaman grad and former University of Kansas right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn on Friday. Zeferjahn was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Angels on July 30, 2024. The trade sent Zeferjahn, outfielder Matthew Lugo, infielder Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitcher Yeferson Vargas from Boston to Los Angeles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia.
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