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Wichita school adopts cell phone-free policy
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita Trinity Academy has issued "Yondr bags" to students to prevent them from accessing their phones, earbuds or smartwatches during school hours. Trinity said students in grades 8-12 must place their cell phones, smartwatches and ear buds in these bags at the beginning of the day. The bag will lock and prevent the student from accessing their devices during school hours. At the end of the day, students will touch their bag to a base which will open the bag.
Power outage impacts part of downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A part of downtown Topeka is currently experiencing power outage issues. As of 2:15 p.m., there are over 750 Evergy customers without power in downtown Topeka. The area being impacted includes part of Topeka High School and the blocks between Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest 4th Street. According to the Evergy Outage […]
Game Day Ready with Hy-Vee and Q104
Join us on Wednesday, September 4th at Hy-Vee in Olathe off 151st and Blackbob from 6am-10am for Red Wednesday!. Chiefs Kingdom flag sales $5 while supplies last. Available at store front with DJ and Ronald McDonald Volunteers. Fast and Fresh Red Wednesday morning! (Only at Olathe on 119th) Free coffee...
The Hunger Games II: Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant Tournament Bracket
During the pandemic, the NCAA Tournament was canceled, and we held our tournament called The Hunger Games: Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant Tournament Bracket. It was created to not necessarily determine Wichita’s Best Restaurant, but more so Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant. Back then, it was Tanya’s Soup Kitchen...
Thousands gather in Gage Park for Topeka Food Truck Festival
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Locals in Topeka gathered at Gage Park to celebrate the 2nd annual Topeka Food Truck Festival. Local food truck owners are making the festival an annual event thanks to the success experienced last year which saw more than 12,000 people visit the park. In 2024, a total of 23 food trucks, all […]
New family-owned Mexican eatery Emiliano’s opens in Olathe
An Olathe restaurant space that once served pizza now offers Mexican cuisine. Emiliano’s, a local family-owned Mexican restaurant, opened its doors this month to what owner Emilio Romero said is already an enthusiastic crowd. Emiliano’s is at 2137 E. 151st St. The restaurant is just off of East...
Clear the Shelters at Helping Hands Humane Society
If you’ve been considering adopting a furry friend, now is the perfect time! Helping Hands Humane Society is hosting “Clear the Shelters”, a special adoption event where dogs, cats, and pocket pets can be adopted for $0. Yes, you read that right—no adoption fees from Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st.
K-State Fans Advised of On-Going Road Construction
MANHATTAN, Kan. – As K-State puts the final touches on its preparation for the season opener against UT Martin on Saturday inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium, fans are alerted of the following construction projects in and around the Manhattan area that could affect travel plans. I-70 at Junction City...
Enrollment up as new school year underway at Sacred Heart School
Enrollment is trending up at Sacred Heart School. That’s according to principal Curtis Simons, a recent guest on KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 Segment. Simons says a reason for the uptick in enrollment is a combination of things. Sacred Heart’s school year began on Aug. 15 with Simons in his...
Topeka’s Mayor says a police chief should be hired by early November
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “You know, I think its very important for us to give the community an opportunity to tell us what they think they’d like to see in their chief of police,” said Topeka Mayor Mike Padilla. The city published the publics feedback last week...
Meet the Augusta Recreation Commission Director
After passing a vote to approve a Recreation Commission in May 2023, the Robinson Community Wellness & Resource Center is turning into the Augusta Recreation Center. The vote passed by 82.62% with 751 of the votes being a “yes”, and 158 being “no”. All resources currently located at the facility will remain there with the Recreation Commission being a new member of the already existing building. This summer the Augusta Recreation Commission Board of Directors hired a director for the commission, Klinton Warner.
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