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Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts annual meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle...
City of Haven issues RFP for realtor
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking a dynamic real estate professional with a passion for turning groundbreaking projects into thriving communities. The City of Haven is looking for partners as it develops Wildcat Landing. About the Development:. Location: Prime real estate in Haven, Kansas. Project Type:...
'We have a housing shortage': Topeka wages are static as rentals costs rise
With the price of housing increasing at rates faster than wages can keep up, Topeka continues to face a city-wide affordable housing shortage. The Topeka Citywide Housing Market Study, published in July 2020, was conducted to find long-term solutions to the city’s lack of affordable housing. Four years later, Topeka still struggles to provide appropriate and affordable options for low-and-moderate income households. ...
Fran Brown ACC Kickoff Press Conference Transcript
Here is the full transcript from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. What has been your experience in terms of how prevalent tampering is with players who are maybe not yet in the transfer portal? How big a concern is that? Do you have any solutions for policing it?
Astronaut Edward Dwight honored at KCK meeting
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ed Dwight Jr. was honored the key to the city of Kansas City, Kansas at Thursday evening’s city council meeting. In addition, Mayor Tyrone Garner declared July 25, 2024 as Ed Dwight Jr. Day. Dwight said he was extremely pleased to receive the honor,...
WEATHER: Excessive heat warning now in place areawide Monday through Thursday; Cooling centers activated in Emporia
The next week is going to be hot, excessively so. Because of this, the National Weather Service has updated an almost weeklong excessive heat watch to an excessive heat warning affecting the entire KVOE listening area. The warning goes from 1 pm Monday until 7 pm Thursday for Lyon, Coffey, Osage, Morris and Wabaunsee counties and noon to 8 pm Thursday for Chase and Greenwood counties.
Meet Eddie from Helping Hands Humane Society
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Every Friday we meet a furry friend in need of adoption from Helping Hands Humane Society. Eddie is a 7 year old pit bull mix. He’s going through heartworm treatment right now. Eddie is available to foster, or foster-adopt.
Hoisington man one of FHSU's 2024 Alumni Award recipients
Fort Hays State University will honor six exemplary alumni during Homecoming, which is scheduled for October 3-5. “This group of individuals demonstrates the versatility of our graduates across all fields and disciplines. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate them and acknowledge their incredible work,” said FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason.
Logan Mize returns with 'Her Heartland'
Singer-songwriter Logan Mize's latest album, "Her Heartland," was released last week. The album is his sixth and is built around several singles he released over the last year. Much of the lyrical content on the LP finds Mize reflecting on the comforts of home and family, celebrating not only his...
Take a peek at renovations of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Construction crews continue work on David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, home of the Kansas Jayhawks' football team. The plan is for work to be completed on the west side of the stadium in time for the start of the 2025 football season.
Southbound Turnpike traffic blocked at Admire interchange after wreck near Emporia service exit
Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a reported injury crash northeast of Emporia on Saturday afternoon. The wreck was reported around 3:15 pm at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 134 southbound, or seven miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate and two miles northeast of the Emporia service exit. Kansas Highway Patrol troopers, Emporia/Lyon County EMS and a medical helicopter responded.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts successful Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway
Grace United Methodist Church held its annual Kicks 4 Kids shoe giveaway Saturday, bringing much-needed footwear and other essential services to local children. "About seven years ago, a youth group of junior high and high school students recognized a need in their schools," said organizer Russ Conrade. "Some kids couldn't participate in gym or PE because they didn't have the proper shoes, or any decent shoes at all. It started as a way to help them and has just grown from there. It’s an opportunity to reach out and share a little bit of God's love with those around us."
USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas. Four area farms, producers, and businesses were awarded grants:. · Roy Buessing, an agricultural producer in Axtell was...
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