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Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music
In 1988 rocker Melissa Etheridge demanded, “Somebody bring me some water!” That Grammy-nominated song fueled a fire in her and her fans. “Can’t you see I’m burning alive?” she pleaded in song to a lover who’d spurned her with another. Now, 36 years later, she’s invoked another conflagration in song. This time she belts about the kind of inner spark that ignites change in the anthem “Burning Woman,” written for and performed live for the first time at a concert for the women of the Topeka Correctional Facility on the grounds of the institution in Etheridge’s home state of Kansas. Like Johnny Cash's famous performance for those incarcerated at Leavenworth, a show the Grammy-winner was aware of as a girl growing up nearby, Etheridge delivers the women at the facility an escape from their day-to-day and a sense of community and healing through music. That concert now exists for posterity in a live album and the two-part docuseries Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not BrokenI’m Not Broken on Paramount+.
Police chase goes through Forbes National Guard Base, ends in blaze
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, a high-speed pursuit ended with a Topeka man in custody and a car in a blaze. At 2:15 a.m., police officers with the Topeka Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 21st Street and South Kansas Avenue. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the driver took […]
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding pair of runaway sisters
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a pair of runaway sisters who were last seen several weeks ago. The sisters were identified as Bria Ingram, 16, and Rhiannon Jones, 17. According to a post that was made Monday...
City Manager clarifies details on CDBG-funded Gazette building project
Recent discussions surrounding the use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the Gazette Building LLC project headed by Rick Mitchell have sparked considerable debate within the community. In response, City Manager Trey Cocking provided clarification on the program’s purpose and the city’s role in the project....
Think Like an Entrepreneur/Ice House program launches in September at Grow Hays
Grow Hays, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, announces the ‘Think Like an Entrepreneur’ - Ice House Entrepreneurship Program offered in Ellis County. Sessions will be held over eight weeks, on Wednesdays beginning September 25 through November 13. The goal of the course is to teach...
Police ask for help to ID vehicle in Kansas investigation
TPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and individual in this footage in relation to an ongoing investigation. The vehicle was seen around 4:30 a.m. Monday in the 1400 block of SW Eden Court in Topeka, according to a media release. If you have any...
Former Kansas bank CEO Shan Hanes jailed for stealing $47 million in crypto scheme
Ex-Bank CEO Sentenced to Over 24 Years for $47 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud. Shan Hanes, former CEO of a bank, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison after embezzling $47 million in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, was reportedly ensnared in a “pig butchering” scam, where he was deceived into purchasing cryptocurrency to unlock supposed returns on investments that never materialized.
Rev’ your engines for a night of music and fun at Topeka Social
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Get ready for a night of music and fun at Topeka Social. The new event venue will host a ‘Bike Harder Rally’ Saturday September 7, at 7pm. The rally will feature two local bands and all are welcome, not just though who ride motorcycles. Several food trucks will also be onsite to offer various meals and treats.
SPP Issues Emergency Alert 1
The Southwest Power Pool issues an Energy Emergency Alert Level 1. This alert is for the entire SPP Balancing Authority and is effective until further notice. The declaration of an EEA1 does not require the public to conserve energy and does not indicate that SPP will be directing controlled service outages. An EEA1 indicates that while SPP has enough generation available to meet demand and fulfill its reserve obligations, conditions exist that could put reserves at risk if they worsen. Individuals should contact their local utility for details specific to their area.
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...
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