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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...
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...
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, […]
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...
Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with KansasLand Bancshares
Equity Bancshares, the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, completed the acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, the parent company of KansasLand Bank. With this acquisition, Equity has added to its existing presence in Quinter, Kansas and expanded into Americus, Kansas. “We are delighted to welcome KansasLand customers and team members into...
Goss still concerned about manufacturing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss is still concerned about the manufacturing sector across the Midwest. "It's more moving sideways in terms of manufacturing, so I'm not real optimistic," Goss said as his latest survey was released this week. "There were, I guess, some things that were a little bit better. Exports were a little stronger than what we've seen, so I guess we could attribute some of the not-such-bad or not-weak numbers because of exports."
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...
Baxter Springs enhances annual Light Up the Sky celebration with new attractions
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Baxter Springs is looking to take their annual Light Up the Sky celebration to another level. The city’s public works crew lead the fundraising and organizing efforts, getting 20 sponsors to donate to help put the celebration on. Previously the event took place on 19th St, but this year it’s returning to Kiwanis Park.
Weekly area fishing report for July 6
Jul. 5—Fishing reports provide general angling information from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff and are normally updated on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to ...
Lenexa wants to collect 1,000 pounds of used plastic bags to make into bench
The city of Lenexa is looking to get a new public bench through unconventional means — by recycling more than 1,000 pounds of plastic bags. Taking a cue from neighboring cities like Merriam, the city has launched a year-long project where it ask residents to donate plastic bags at three locations in hopes of reaching the magic number of 1,000 pounds, enough to craft a bench.
Geary County Booking Photos July 4-5
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Amber Murphy, Failure to appear, arrested 07/03. Erik Reyna, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05. Recent Booking Activity...
Adventure Cove at Lake Shawnee opens after early-season shutdown
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Adventure Cove at Lake Shawnee is set to reopen after being closed all season. A part of Lake Shawnee will finally open up, after being closed to unsafe water. According to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Facebook page, the Adventure Cove swim beach, as well as the inflatables, will open Saturday, […]
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