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City of Topeka appoints new assistant city manager
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has appointed a new assistant city manager Wednesday. Braxton Copley will now serve as assistant city manager for the City of Topeka alongside the recently appointed City Manager Dr. Robert Perez. Copley previously served as director of Public Works for the city and has nearly 20 years of […]
Wichita State creates program to bring students back to finish their degree
When Pamela O’Neal came to Wichita State in 2002, she was around 30 years old, a decade removed from the age of an average university student. This experience gave O’Neal a unique perspective on college, knowledge she utilizes in her role as the associate director of the Office of Online and Adult Learning.
Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week: Cici, the dog
Sumner Newscow report — Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week is Cici!. Cici was rescued from death row at a kill shelter. We believe she is a heeler mix and is currently around 7 months old. She is super sweet and very smart! Do you need this adorable girl to complete your family? Now through September 30 is our Clear the Shelters Event! We have lots of discounts on adoption fees. With this event and the Pet of the Week Special, Cici’s adoption fee is only $50!
Three new staff members join Blue Valley Northwest administrative team
Jeff Aman, Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. Q: What is your plan of action for the curriculum and how will it affect students?. A: This first year, I’ll largely kind of watch and learn and continue to kind of manage the programs that we've begun. I'm taking over for Mrs. Vomhof who's now the principal so things are in good shape. You know, Northwest is a great school. I'll also look at data and see if we look for growth areas. So for instance, my background is in [teaching] AP classes, I was a social studies teacher, so I'm interested in growing that program and increasing their access and opportunities for all students. But also just continuing the excellent traditions we have here. I love reading research about the best teaching and learning practices, and then disseminating those with staff. I love spotlighting innovative strategies that teachers in this building are doing and [trying] to increase best practices, so that all students can enjoy those opportunities.
Indianapolis-based company looks to build affordable housing in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Council approved an application to get started on a new downtown apartment complex called Union at Tower District. The developer is Indianapolis-based Union Development Holdings, LLC. The idea is the company gets a tax break in exchange for helping the City address its housing needs. City council unanimously approved the […]
Great Bend woman arrested for distribution of meth in Osage County
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Great Bend woman has been arrested for distribution of meth in Osage County. Osage County Sheriff’s Office officials said around 2:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, a deputy conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation at milepost 162 on I-35 in Osage County.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation asks federal court to resolve jurisdiction dispute with sheriff
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in a federal lawsuit accuses the Jackson County sheriff of threatening to arrest tribal police over a tax dispute with a gas station on the reservation. The lawsuit against Sheriff Tim Morse signals an escalation in longstanding tensions over law enforcement jurisdiction on the nation’s land. Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Prairie […]
Hutchinson and NMMI face off in first ESPN+ game of the season
Charlotte, NC - The NJCAA has announced the first 2024 NJCAA DI Football Game of the Week on ESPN+. The match-up will take place on August 29th between Hutchinson Community College and New Mexico Military Institute. Hutchinson will host the Broncos at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson, KS at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT. This is the first of five NJCAA Football games that will streamed on ESPN+ this season. The other four games will be announced in the coming weeks.
Topeka to use ‘Built for Zero’ model to help end homelessness
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Capital city is looking at an additional approach to combat homelessness. It’s called the Built For Zero model and it was discussed at city council Tuesday, Aug. 13. Brought to the state by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), this model looks to end homelessness rather than manage […]
Mokan kicks off public Wi-Fi project in Paola
PAOLA – Mokan Communications has started work on a public Wi-Fi network that will provide free service to Paola’s Park Square and Wallace Park. A ribbon cutting for the project took place July 25 at Mokan’s outdoor booth at the Miami County Fair.
Teens Faced Criminal Charges In Death Of Kansas Man And Teen Girl Sentenced To Over 15 Years
A 17-year-old has been handed a sentence of over 15 years in the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) for his involvement in the tragic death of Jarod Rogers, a Kansas man. Kyleigh Irma Guzman has been convicted of intentional second-degree murder, leading to a sentence of 147 months, as well as two counts of aggravated robbery, resulting in an additional 55 months behind bars.
Cass County woman takes first prize in Missouri scratchers
A Harrisonville woman expressed her shock and disbelief after winning the Big Money Scratchers. A lucky ticket holder in Cass County has won the coveted top prize of $100,000. “I never imagined winning $100,000,” she exclaimed. “As I scanned the ticket on the machine, I completely lost track of my surroundings. It was truly unbelievable!”
Johnson County homeowners brace for potentially higher property tax rates
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Johnson County residents could expect to see higher property taxes. County officials say more than 230,000 residents received notices over the weekend notifying them of potential increases. “The intent behind this is to create more transparency in the budgeting process so this really allows taxpayers to...
Johnson County schools expected a flood of open enrollment students. It didn’t arrive.
Johnson County school districts like Olathe and Blue Valley saw themselves as elite, offering high-end public education families would jump at if only they could afford the housing prices. So they worried an open enrollment law would overwhelm them with students whose families suddenly didn’t have to worry about the...
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