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Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises
The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement. PAL-CWA has been advocating for a living wage for the custodians, paraeducators, food workers and other staff in the district it represents. Ross Allison-Natale, president of Communications Workers of America Local 6400, previously said the union has primarily focused on achieving a living wage for the 2024-25 year.
Search on for 4 lucky Powerball winners in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four winning Powerball prizes won last year are set to expire soon unless the mystery winners step forward to claim their cash. Cory Thone with the Kansas Lottery tells 27 News there is $200,000 in Powerball lottery winnings which will expire in September and October this year. This prize money stems from […]
Kaelen Culpepper's selection highlighted a historic MLB Draft for Kansas State baseball
Kaelen Culpepper achieved a Kansas State baseball first during last week's 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, and so did the Wildcats as a team. Culpepper, the Wildcats' junior shortstop, became the school's first-ever position player to be selected in the first round when he went to the Minnesota Twins with the No. 21 overall pick. The only previous K-State first-rounder was current Major League pitcher Jordan Wicks, who also went at No. 21, to the Chicago Cubs in 2021.
Expect large police presence in Overland Park during training exercise
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A significant number of police, fire and EMS crews might be in the area of W. 109th and Roe in the coming days. Coordinators said they are not dealing with an emergency, they are training on how to respond to one. Many first responders from...
These 6 KC Current players love good coffee. So they launched their own coffee truck
“It is such a unique thing for professional athletes to be out and about with the community,” forward Kristen Hamilton said. “The city’s supported us so much, and so that was really important to us.”
KHP Captain gives look into speed enforcement campaign, calendar contest and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Highway Patrol Captain Candice Breshears joined the 27 News Morning Crew with a look into the latest speed enforcement campaign, summer travel tips and State Troopers Calendar Contest.
New healthy eatery Bonsai Bowl opens in Overland Park
A new restaurant offering nutrition-focused meals on the go has arrived in Johnson County. Fast-casual eatery Bonsai Bowl opened its doors in Overland Park this summer. Bonsai Bowl is at 8932 W. 95th St. The restaurant occupies a space on the northwest corner of West 95th and Antioch Road, near...
Bill Self Headlines On3’s Top 10 Big 12 Basketball Coaches Rankings List
No. 1 – Bill Self, Kansas. “Bill Self has proven himself as a Hall of Fame coach throughout his career, keeping Kansas at the top of the sport through multiple eras in charge. He has been as good as ever in recent seasons. The ability to build a roster expected to compete for a national title has been a strength of Self for years, but he now does so in a flashier way with the advent of the transfer portal. The ability to build a roster expected to compete for a national title has been a strength of Self for years, but he now does so in a flashier way with the advent of the transfer portal.“
This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners
When it comes to something as important as the health of you or your family, you want to turn to providers you can trust. Congrats to the winners of this year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health categories!. Best Birth Center: AdventHealth. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center,...
Shawnee commission OKs plan for small subdivision in western part of city
The Shawnee Planning Commission has given the green light for a new roughly 11-acre single-family subdivision on Mize Road in the far western reaches of the city. On July 15, the commission gave its approval to a preliminary plat and rezoning request for the proposed Maple Ridge Subdivision in the 6500 block of Mize Road in a less densely developed area just east of the Kansas River.
Beating the heat: Households without air conditioning seek assistance
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Entrepreneur with Down syndrome finds further success with KC grocer
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - Max Crawford’s unique business is now a hit at local Hy-Vee stores. MaxMix Gourmet Spice Blends first started in Max’s family kitchen as gifts for family and friends. His brand was formally launched in November 2023. Crawford now sells his original spice blend in all 19 Kansas City area Hy-Vee stores.
Wichita brings back Dockery, signs Jones
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda, announced the re-signing of defenseman Dominic Dockery and signing of rookie forward Carter Jones for the 2024-25 season. Dockery, 27, recently completed his second season with...
Topeka man dies after crashing into a tree in Shawnee County
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Sheriff’s deputies say they found the body of a 28-year-old Topeka man Sunday following a crash in Shawnee County. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office posted to social media Monday, July 22 of a crash that occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 21 in the 3200 block of Southwest Auburn Road. Deputies […]
‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper. The panel will include award-winning investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who was featured in the documentary; Amber Sellers, Lawrence...
Police: Kan. suspect poured glue all over vehicles
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal destruction of property in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 3p.m. Friday, officers listed a 26-year-old man as the victim. He reported a known suspect poured glue all over...
Sheriff’s office investigates discovery of body Monday morning southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A portion of S.W. Auburn Road just southwest of Topeka was shut down Monday morning as Shawnee County sheriff’s officials investigated the discovery of a body in that area. Crews had been called around 9:50 a.m. Monday to investigate a body that was reported to...
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