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Speedy RJ Collins commits to Kansas State football
When RJ Collins camped at Kansas State and earned an offer after his stand-out performance last month, he was highly complimentary of the program. Along with being his first Power Four offer, the opportunity to play at K-State was important to Collins for other personal reasons as well. "The staff...
Wichita Public Schools disproportionally discipline Black and disabled students: DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice found that the Wichita school district discriminated against students based on race and disability. In a report released Tuesday, the department said Black students were disciplined more frequently and more severely than white students. Black girls were particularly singled out for offenses such as insubordination.
Newton mill and overlay projects to start July 10
NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton's annual mill and overlay will begin this week with Medical Center Drive. The contractor, Pearson Construction, will begin milling off asphalt on Wednesday, July 10. City crews will do base pavement patching the following day, and then Pearson will begin the asphalt overlay. Pearson plans to work one lane at a time. They will use a flagging crew to stop traffic and flag drivers around the construction as needed.
Billy Joe Hill, 77, a free man after serving 'Hard 25' sentence for 1998 Burlingame murder
Billy Joe Hill had been on the Kansas Most Wanted list more than two months when law enforcement officers cornered him in January 1999 in a farmhouse seven miles northeast of Holton in Jackson County. Hill remained barricaded for 49 hours in a house where the heat and electricity had...
Star Spangled Spectacular wows after rain delay
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Corporate Woods was plenty busy Friday night after a flooded creek postponed the city’s fireworks show and canceled the festival portion. The performers and vendors had other gigs, so it turned into more of a picnic and tailgate environment with a cool breeze as the sun set behind the tall office buildings and tree-lined grassy areas. American flag apparel was still apparent. After all, the real show isn’t on a stage, it’s in the sky once night falls.
LaRocca’s Pizza to be featured on nationwide food roadshow
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local pizza restaurant will be the next star of America’s Best Restaurants (ABR). On Monday, July 8, ABR plans to visit LaRocca’s Pizza and get a behind the scenes look at some popular dishes and hear from the owners. ABR is a national media and marketing company that focuses on highlighting […]
Freedom Fest activities will move into Saturday
The rock band Molly Hatchet will perform at Freedom Fest Saturday night in downtown Junction City. The free concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Some of their songs range from Flirtin' With Disaster to Whiskey Man and Bad to the Bone. Hells/Bells: #1 AC/DC Tribute band will perform 6:30 p.m. in...
Sunflower Foundation names Burger senior VP of programs and strategy
Sunflower Foundation has named Elizabeth Burger, a longtime program officer who has been integral in helping spearhead the Topeka-based health philanthropy’s work across Kansas for nearly 12 years, as its new senior vice president of programs and strategy, effective July 1. In this role, Burger will manage the necessary...
Kan. shoplifter involved in fatal crash is going to prison
JOHNSON COUNTY —A woman involved in a deadly crash during a police chase is going to prison. Last week, Shyanne Canady, 23, was sentenced to 10-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. In May she pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and second-degree murder, according to...
Biggest Question for the Top Teams in College Basketball Entering 2024
Rosters are just about set after a long and crazy road with NBA draft decisions and transfer portal additions. Let’s look at the top rosters and discuss the biggest question marks with each roster. 1- Kansas – Chemistry. The biggest issue with Kansas is going to be getting...
Flash sale on Dam Jam day passes now through Monday
GODDARD, Kan. (KAKE) - The Dam Jam Music Festival is having a flash sale on day passes for the two-day event in Goddard later this month. Now through Monday, general admission day passes are $104, a $40 savings off the regular price of $144. Each pass is good for July 19 or July 20.
Topeka shelter suspects more pets to be found following the Fourth of July
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many pets dread the Fourth of July, due to the fireworks. And this year’s no different. Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) in Topeka says the number of lost pets is on par with last year. They expect the numbers to go up through the weekend. “Last year on this day, July 5th, […]
Shawnee County schools offer different approaches to upcoming Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment debuts in Kansas K-12 this fall. The bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2022 allows students to transfer schools if the receiving school chosen has available capacity. have all experienced recent declines in enrollment, presumably freeing up space for new students. But not all have rolled out the...
City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double 0.5% sales tax to support homelessness solutions
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes doubling the current .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It also recommends trimming some of the Parks and Recreation budget. Sales tax revenues are far below projections, resulting in...
Truman would truly love a fur-ever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Truman is a truly sweet boy who would love to find a fur-ever home. The year-old male pit bull mix joined Emi Griess from Helping Hands Humane Society in a visit to Eye on NE Kansas. Emi said Truman came to the shelter as a stray, so they don’t know anything about his background. However, he has a gentle personality and enjoys his canine friends.
Second half of summer holds plenty of fun at Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We’re only midway through summer, which means plenty of fun still in store at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library. Diana Friend with TSCPL visited Eye on NE Kansas to run down activities that remain. She provided these highlights:. The Floor is Lava! art...
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