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Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 am Aug. 31 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9 am, with a graveside service following at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.
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...
Two bodies discovered in debris of Excelsior Springs house blast
Clay County Deputies and firefighters have located two bodies in the rubble of a home that exploded early Friday morning in rural Excelsior Springs. The individuals are believed to be the residents of the destroyed house. The Medical Examiner was called to the scene to confirm their identities, and their names will be released once identification is confirmed and next-of-kin notifications are completed.
Civil rights activist Chester Owens, who helped desegregate Kansas City, Kansas, dies at 91
Chester Owens, who spent his life studying and teaching the history of Wyandotte County and its Black community, died Thursday at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. Owens was 91. His sister Sandra Owens said the family was still in shock at the loss. “He was the oldest living sibling,”...
Local 7th grader gifted new trumpet in emotional exchange
Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price. Like most extracurricular activities, band can be an expensive hobby and passion. From lessons to instruments to reeds to cases to spare parts; the life of a musician comes at a steep price
Derrick Stewart Soars To First Career Lucas Oil MLRA Win At Lakeside Speedway
Kansas City, KS (August 23, 2024) – Making just his third Lucas Oil MLRA start of the season, Ainsworth, Iowa’s Derrick Stewart stayed hot on the MLRA scene, and raced his way to his first career Lucas Oil MLRA victory on Friday night at the Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS.
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.
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.
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.
Medicine Lodge records hottest temperature in U.S.
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Weather Service said Medicine Lodge reached 115 degrees as of 7 p.m. on Saturday. The high temperature made the Kansas town the hottest city in the contiguous United States. The highest temperature of 121 degrees was recorded in Kansas in 1936 during the Dust...
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...
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