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Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
CCC Among Conference Leaders in Academic Awards
The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference released the All-Academic awards for the 2023-24 athletic year, with the Red Ravens near the top of the league. Over 1500 athletes were awarded across the 21 conference schools. To qualify, student-athletes had to finish the academic year with at least a 3.5 GPA.
TMN interns explore custom harvesting in documentary
Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network documentary, “Life On The Harvest Run,” explores the lives...
Coffeyville Begins Flushing Water Lines
The City of Coffeyville begins cleaning water lines with free chlorine residual. The City began today and will go all through August. During this period of time, residents may notice some chlorine tastes and odors in the water. There is no cause for alarm, and this is being done purely as a precautionary measure, and as part of their ongoing efforts to provide residents with the safest possible drinking water.
Overland Park earmarks funds for sidewalk replacement in these 2 neighborhoods
Overland Park is planning to replace the sidewalks in two neighborhoods this year in the city’s northern half. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council Public Works Committee voted 6-0 in favor of using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the removal and replacement of the sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
Great Bend councilman voices concerns on administrator hiring process
From Great Bend City Council member Davis Jimenez... "I wanted to share my thoughts regarding the recent event of the resignation of the Great Bend City Administrator and some possible promotion decisions within our city. In 2023, the city contracted a group to find qualified applicants to be the city...
Madison’s Boomtown Cafe to close, future of Harry C’s Gasoline Alley to be evaluated
One eatery in downtown Madison is closing its doors, and the long-term future of another is unclear. Boomtown Cafe will close after lunch Aug. 2 after 14 months of operation. In a social media post, the restaurant says “we simply are not generating enough sales to support continued operations.” Owners are encouraging people who may be interested in taking over the Boomtown operations to reach out and discuss plans.
Tolls are still being paid 68 years after Kansas Turnpike opened. Here's why.
On Oct. 24, 1956, the Kansas Turnpike opened to the public and, for the first and only time in its history, allowed people to drive its roads without paying tolls. The mood was celebratory at the ribbon cutting, with Hollywood star and country singer Gene Autry providing entertainment to the more than 5,000 cars that used the turnpike on the first day. ...
"One" now available as audiobook
“One,” the debut novel from Cottonwood Falls author John C. Queen, is now available as an audiobook. Queen recently completed an audiobook version of his novel, “One,” with the help of local editor Rosalie Krenger. The audiobook, which is available through Audible, comes in at slightly over eight and a half hours and is completely voiced by Queen himself.
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