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Customers asked to destroy recalled toy guns sold on Temu
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials are urging people who bought a type of toy gun off Temu.com to take action immediately. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall Friday, July 26 for Victor Electric Folding Soft Bullet Toy Guns. The toys are being recalled as they fail to meet federal safety […]
Manhattan Gemstone Dealer Charged for Diamond Fraud
Manhattan-based diamond dealer Manashe Sezanayev has been indicted Thursday (July 25) for alleged fraudulent practices against fellow jewelry merchants. The Associated Press reported that 41-year-old Sezanayev, who owns Rachel's Diamonds, allegedly had a scheme where he would swindle other merchants by replacing their real diamonds with a total worth of $460,000 with lab-grown duplicates.
Video: Boswell Media celebrates National Carousel Day
The staff of Boswell Media celebrated National Carousel Day Thursday by taking a ride on the Kosciusko carousel. The carousel is located in the former Ivey National building located on the south side of the square. It was built in Leavenworth, KS in 1978 by the Theel Manufacturing Company. It...
One-time Spring Hill elementary could open again as Catholic school
The now-vacant Hilltop Elementary School near Olathe may welcome students again as early as next year as a private school run by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Archdiocese intends to buy the 4.5-acre property at 16740 W. 175th St. and offer kindergarten through eighth grade education for up to 200 students there.
Newton to reduce mill rate in 2025 budget
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved a not-to-exceed budget for publication that includes a 1-mill reduction in the tax rate. Newton’s assessed valuation rose by 12.7% for next year, a large increase after many years of relatively stagnant growth. With the mill levy reduction, the City will take in revenue equivalent to an 11% increase in valuation.
City annexes 80 acres as Salina Airport industrial park continues to grow
More than 80 acres of land will be added to the city as the Salina Regional Airport looks to expand its industrial district. The land, which is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Water Well and Centennial Roads, was previously part of unincorporated Saline County and will become part of the city after approval by the Salina City Commission on Monday. ...
NEWS REPORT - HEARTLAND MOTORSPORTS PARK SOLD
Someone has purchased Hartland Motorsports Park. The identity of the buyer remains unrevealed. However, the bid is serious enough that Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, the auction house for Heartland Motorsports Park, closed the auction ahead of its 6 p.m. June 24 deadline. 27 News in Topeka confirmed an email sent...
Federal audit sheds light on problems plaguing Johnson County post office
A newly completed federal audit takes the Shawnee Mission post office in Mission to task for a number of issues that have contributed to persistent mail delivery delays in Johnson County in recent months. The U.S. Office of the Inspector General investigated three Kansas City-area post offices as part of...
Klear Nearly Days in Nickerson this weekend
NICKERSON, Kan. — Take the family out to Nickerson for some fun at the Nickerson Klear Nearly Days, July 26-28, 2024!. Breakfast, Food Vendors, Mud Volleyball, Medallion Hunt, Dance, Games, Inflatables, Booths, Dance. 3rd Annual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness in Remembrance of Jim Goble -...
News Chopper 9 video: Fire displaces south Overland Park family and leaves behind damage
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A fire late Wednesday night at a home on 180th and Canterbury Road in south Overland Park has left a family homeless. The fire, which caused heavy damage as captured by News Chopper 9, also resulted in the death of a family cat, with another pet still missing.
KU football aiming for sellouts in four games at Arrowhead Stadium
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The start of college football is just about a month away, and the 2024 season will look very different for KU football. With the Gateway District construction not slated to end until August of 2025, the Jayhawks will play all six of their home games in Kansas City this year.
Beatty Family Adds Substantial Gift for Gateway District to Legacy of KU Support
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Beatty family has been linked with the University of Kansas and KU Athletics for seven generations and 130 years — almost as long as KU has had a football program. Obtaining a KU education and cheering on KU Athletics teams are family traditions — as are a passion for serving others and giving back.
Geary County Booking Photos July 25
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. Joshua Cotner, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24. Roseanna Bullard, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana,...
Bluejay Volleyball Releases Loaded 2024 Schedule
HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – First year Head Volleyball Coach at Tabor College, Adam Brewster has released the 2024 Bluejay Volleyball schedule. Brewster has lined up an exciting slate of matches for the coming season, setting up plenty of tests for his maiden voyage. The Bluejays will open their season...
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