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'Missourians deserve better': Top utility regulator killed service shutoff bill, newly released emails show
MISSOURI, USA — A law that would have forced Missouri's electricity, water and gas utility providers to disclose which of the state's ZIP codes faced the most shutoffs was effectively shut down by Gov. Parson. However, new emails obtained by the Energy and Policy Institute found there was more going on behind the scenes.
Epic New Video Shows Rare Golden Eagle Soaring Over Mid-Missouri
You won't see this every day. Sure, there are lots of eagles that can be spotted flying over Missouri, but most are of the bald eagle variety. A new video share shows a rare golden eagle spotted in mid-Missouri this week. Great catch by Mark of Messler Outdoors on YouTube...
17 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Chris Tennant
Christopher Tennant (b. May 7, 2003) is a former walk-on place kicker from Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kansas, who is majoring in finance. He enters his senior campaign tied for fifth in school history in career 50-plus-yard field goals (two), tied for eighth in career extra points made (95) and ranked eighth in extra-point attempts (98) ... and he would rank fifth in career extra-point percentage (96.9%) if he had just two more attempts to meet the required minimum.
TPD asks for public’s help locating potential West Ridge Mall theft suspect
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying an alleged theft suspect involved in a situation at Kay Jeweler’s in the West Ridge Mall. The reported theft occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m. at the West Ridge Mall, located...
Companion Protect Closes $20.25M Extension Round to Fuel Growth
Leawood-based Companion Protect announced it has closed a $20.25 million extension round from Series A investors. Last year, Companion Protect received a $27 million Series A financing round from Avanta Ventures, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Old Republic International Corporation, and Stray Dog Enterprises. The proceeds from the recent Series A extension...
Pair Of Changes In Goodland KS
Kansas Broadcast Company has made a pair of branding changes at its recently acquired stations in Western Kansas. Classic Rock “U-Rock 102.5” KKCI Goodland has rebranded as “RockIt 102.5“. No programming changes accompanied the rebrand as the station continues to feature its daily morning “Daily Blitz” Sports talk show from 7-8am, Goodland High School athletics, Northwest Tech basketball, and Denver Broncos football.
BEMA Ascend scholarship elevates aspiring industry professionals
OVERLAND PARK, KS — In a tight-knit community such as the commercial baking industry, BEMA understands the importance of member connection and meaningful networking all too well. The association is set on increasing member engagement and igniting passion for emerging industry professionals. As part of these efforts, BEMA’s established...
‘Intense damage’: Topeka picking up after storm
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Last night a storm caused ‘intense damage’ to parts of north Topeka. City Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala took to social media to inform Oakland residents of the current situation. According to Valdivia-Alcala, there was intense damage to the Oakland, north Topeka and Potwin areas. Valdivia-Alcala said public works crews are assessing damage and […]
Latest City Council decision could bring a new apartment complex to Downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The recent additions of restaurants, shops, and places to work have helped breathe some new life into Downtown Topeka, but some feel there is still something missing. Topeka City Council’s latest move could be the next step in the district’s revitalization. The city recently...
Goddard City leaders put off vote on substantial water rate increase
GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) - Following pushback from residents, the Goddard City Council opted to put off a vote on a substantial water rate increase. Last Monday, city leaders tabled the proposal for a month. The proposed water rate would nearly double what most people pay, from $8.50 per unit to...
Income and Expense Questionnaires Mailing This Week
As part of the annual reappraisal process mandated by the State of Kansas, the Riley County Appraisers office is conducting a survey of multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties. Income and expense questionnaires will be mailed this Thursday, August 15th to Riley County properties in those categories. “We are studying trends in the local real estate market regarding rent prices, occupancy, and operating expenses, and we respectfully request participation from property owners,” explained Riley County Appraiser Anna Burson.
Endangered red panda born at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Staff at a zoo in Manhattan are welcoming the arrival of a rare baby red panda this week following her birth in July. Melissa Kirkwood with the City of Manhattan shared the news of the birth on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a press release that local red panda parents, Loofah and Simone, […]
Five decades in business: Dollar General takes over rural KS supermarket
SILVER LAKE (KSNT) – A supermarket that has served the community of Silver Lake since 1969 is closing to make way for a Dollar General store. On Jan. 13, Wehner’s announced the Silver Lake location would be closing its doors. When asked in January, store management said the other Wehner’s Thriftway location in Rossville wasn’t at […]
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