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Fire in south Topeka mobile home park causes $35,000 damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A fire on Saturday evening caused an estimated $35,000 in damage to a residence at a mobile home park in south Topeka, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 5:41 p.m. Saturday at 133 S.E. Willow Way in the South Village mobile home park. The location was just southeast of S.W. 45th and Topeka Boulevard.
Swing Away Stigma brings nearly 30 teams to Emporia Golf Course in support of CrossWinds mission
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness administrators say Swing Away Stigma will return next summer. Which makes sense, given turnout for the first-ever golf tourney was better than expected. Development Manager Jacque Wellnitz says 28 teams participated, above the goal of 23. Proceeds will help clients across the CrossWinds system. CrossWinds continues...
Paid canvassers circulate petition to recall Prairie Village mayor. Who hired them?
In recent weeks, paid canvassers from out of state have fanned out across Prairie Village asking residents to sign a recall petition against Mayor Eric Mikkelson, sometimes using aggressive tactics and in a few cases, prompting police intervention. It’s the latest flashpoint in a long-running dispute in the city that...
Heat forces schedule change to NBC World Series
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Expected extreme heat in Wichita has forced changes to the NBC World Series at Eck Stadium. Instead of playing at noon on Tuesday, the San Diego Stars and Derby Twins will play at 10 a.m., followed by a 1 p.m. game between the Air Capital Flyers and Kansas Cannons that was originally scheduled for 3 p.m.
Two local teenagers crowned as 4H royalty at Shawnee County Fair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This Sunday, a new king and queen were announced for the local chapter of 4H at the Stormont Vail Event Center. “I just won 4H Queen! I’m super excited,” said Megan Louderback. “It was all pretty exciting, stressful, scary, and a little joyous at...
Fall Cleanup Coupons Available at City Hall
The City of Liberal is providing fall cleanup coupons to assist residents with landfill disposal charges. This coupon is available for water utility customers to pick up in person at the administration office inside City Hall, 324 N. Kansas. This coupon covers the fee for a one-time disposal visit to...
Mullens Rolls to Caney Valley Victory
Caney Valley, KS (July 27, 2024) – Tanner Mullens, a second place runner for the majority of Saturday’s main event at Caney Valley Speedway, out dueled Trevor Hughes in lapped traffic to score his first Heartland Modified Tour Presented by Real Racing Wheels win of the season. In...
Update: Woman arrested for fourth DUI after rollover crash
A local repeat-offender was arrested Sunday morning on her 4th DUI charge after a rollover crash in Manhattan left one person injured. Gretchen Leigh Roark, 50, was arrested around 2:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Rockhill road for DUI 4th or subsequent offense and aggravated battery for the DUI causing bodily harm.
KNDY Rewind: Marysville Legion Baseball vs. Corning [AA State] – 7/28/2024
KNDY Rewind: Marysville Legion Baseball vs. Corning [AA State] – 7/28/2024. Sunflower State Radio is the digital platform for Dierking Communications, Inc. serving Kansas from our broadcast studios in Marysville, Glen Elder, and Norton, Kansas. KNDY AM & FM Marysville; KDNS-FM & KZDY-FM Glen Elder; KQNK AM & FM Norton.
USD 234 Meeting Minutes from July 29
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, for a special meeting at the board office. President David Stewart opened the meeting. The Board approved Resolution #24-06 for Supplemental General Budget Percentage. It will be published in the Fort Scott Tribune Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Area Hobby Shops And Card Collectors Asked to Be on the Lookout for Stolen Cards
A Wichita area collectibles store is asking area collectors to be on the lookout for stolen cards. Arena Hobbies in Wichita reported the theft of over $7,000 in collectible cards on Friday morning. The store owners say the stolen cards include high end One Piece singles, vintage Pokemon holos, XY Era Pokemon cards, and many Magic: The Gathering singles. Between 600 to 700 cards were stolen in total. Anyone with information on the stolen cards should contact Wichita Police.
Local hobby store faces major setback after early morning break-in
A local hobby and collectible store is picking up the pieces after a major theft Friday. Around 4:30am Friday morning, someone took a large rock and threw it through the front door of Arena Hobbies causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Co-owner Bailey Bergagnini explains that about 600 to...
Overnight rain brings temporary cooling relief to Hays; heat advisory today
After a daytime high of 103 degrees in Hays on Sunday, a fast moving thunderstorm shortly before 10 p.m. helped cool the temperature down a little more quickly, to 72 degrees. The rainfall measured at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town was 0.54 inches. So far in July,...
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