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For Topeka's superintendent, Brown v. Board is a reminder of the importance of parent engagement
In 1951, a group of parents led the fight against Topeka Public Schools, resulting in the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education, which helped to outlaw racial segregation in schools. Dr. Tiffany Anderson is now the first Black superintendent in the history of Topeka Public...
Big 12 Insiders: Studying the future of the ACC from the ACC perspective
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald sits in for Big B and is joined by JJ Kitchen of Talking College Football with JJ Kitchen to get the ACC perspective on the turmoil within the conference and if it will lead to schools leaving.
New Topeka police chief public input sessions open next month
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka is inviting locals to participate in some upcoming community sessions to help determine the biggest priorities for the city in finding its next chief of police. Daniel Garrett, a City of Topeka spokesman, issued a press release Thursday, July 25 on the schedule for these public discussions. Residents […]
Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons on Democratic primary ballot for House District 58
Voters will have two choices in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary for House District 58. Wendy Damman-Bednar and Alexis Simmons are both running for the House seat, which represents portions of central and East Topeka. The winner is set to face Republican Michael Mathewson in the Nov. 5 general election. The Capital-Journal posed the...
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...
Manhattan teen arrested for aggravated assault and robbery with a deadly weapon
A Manhattan teen is behind bars following a Wednesday morning arrest. 18-year-old Laynie Marie Perez was arrested at the Hilton Garden Inn around 9 a.m. and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated robbery; with both including the use of a deadly weapon. The apprehension stems from an incident that occurred...
Wamego arrest warrant scam tells victims to pay in Bitcoin
WAMEGO (KSNT) – The Wamego Police Department (WPD) took to social media to warn of a scam circulating the area claiming to be an arrest warrant for potential victims. On Thursday, July 25 the WPD shared that a victim received a call telling him there was a warrant for his arrest. The victim was sent […]
Manhattan High softball coach Connie Miller retires
Manhattan High softball coach Connie Miller has decided to retire, according to an report by the Manhattan Mercury. Following two decades in law enforcement, Miller started coaching as an assist for head coach Monty Enright through the 2017 season. Then became head coach in 2018. Under Miller, the Indians reached...
Temporary ramp closures planned for I-235 in Wichita
The Kansas Department of Transportation is planning short-term closures of ramps on Interstate 235 at the North Junction in Wichita. The closings will affect the ramp from northbound I-235 to northbound I-135 and the ramp from northbound I-235 to eastbound K-254. Crews will be working to install new sign footing...
KC comedian starts new endeavor with Johnson County food truck
Jake Triplett has made a career out of making people happy for the past several years. Between touring as a standup comedian, podcasting and creating YouTube content, he’s used to giving people a laugh. With his newest business endeavor, he’s hoping to make people smile, albeit in a different way — by handing them a fruity treat.
BOOR: Mixed grass academy at Camp Aldrich
The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is hosting a mixed grass academy in Barton County on August 13-15 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin. Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals. During the Mixed Grass Academy, you will...
Game wardens: Animals are 'too occupied to watch' TV left in Kansas wildlife area
FALL RIVER, Kan. (KAKE) - Kansas game wardens say a flatscreen television was left at a wildlife area and Greenwood County, and they're hoping the owner comes forward to claim it. The state Department of Wildlife and Parks said on its Game Wardens Facebook page that the TV was found...
NOTO Board of Directors makes selections for new leadership
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The NOTO Board of Directors has selected new leadership for the organization. According to NOTO officials, they have selected Pedro Concepcion to serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Officials said Concepcion is a well-established fixture in NOTO and the Topeka community, co-owner of several small businesses and has contributed to the establishment of many popular restaurants in Topeka. He has also served on the NOTO Board of Directors since 2020. Concepcion will succeed Thomas Underwood, who is retiring later this year. Concepcion will assume leadership of the organization Aug. 1. Underwood will continue to support the organization during a transitional phase.
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.
End of Summer Craft Event on Saturday July 27
Fort Scott River Room, 3 W. Oak St., is the site of a Second Annual End of Summer Craft. Creations event on July 27 from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Food, Drinks, Crafts are offered for sale. “We will have tees, hats, purses, wallets, trendy bags, bookmarks, keychains, pens, keychains,...
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.
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