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Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially eligible for child care subsidies in 2020. Yet barely more than one in eight got the federal benefit designed to make child care more affordable.
Beware of scams, porch pirates while Prime Day shopping
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Tuesday was the start of Amazon Prime Day and many shoppers will be expecting packages on their doorstep by the end of the week. The Better Business Bureau said while online shoppers browse for summer deals, they need to beware of scammers, especially those using fake websites and other tricks to take your personal information.
Heavy storm leaves damage in Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, a heavy storm caused damage in the Oakland neighborhood. Though quick, it left trees toppled in the streets and hanging over electrical lines. “I was letting the dogs out and it started sprinkling and then all of a sudden the sky...
Prison for road-rage beating death of 74-year-old Kansas man
BUTLER COUNTY —A Kansas man man is going to prison for a road-rage beating death of of a man in 2023. On July 10, Ashton McCoy, 24, was sentenced to 21-years in prison, according to Butler County Attorney's office. In May McCoy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
2 injured in motorcycle crash near Second and Seneca
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Two people were taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash near Second and Seneca late Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the 300 block N. Fern around 6 p.m. They arrived to find two people in the road. They learned a motorcycle was northbound on Fern when the driver lost control. He and his passenger were thrown from the bike. Witnesses said the motorcycle appeared to be speeding.
Animals kenneled on KCK property rescued from heat; foster homes needed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Dozens of animals are safe and out of the heat after crews rescued them from a property in Kansas City, Kan., Monday afternoon. Now, 21 dogs are looking for new homes after being found living in poor conditions and dangerous heat. Animal control officers said...
Topeka Social invites locals to grand opening party
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A freshly renovated event space in Topeka’s downtown area is gearing up for a grand opening party next month to show off what is has to offer locals. Topeka Social, located east of the downtown area next to the Topeka Vendor’s Market, is rolling out the welcome mat to the local market […]
Special camp aims to light a fire within young people
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Summer’s not over yet, and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church wants to give kids another dose of fun. Sam Feleay with Pleasant Hill UMC visited Eye on NE Kansas to share information about their upcoming vacation bible school. The theme for the week is “Camp...
Children’s Mercy Kansas City acquires cardiology unit
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.), as a part of its pediatric partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities, acquired Pediatrix Cardiology of Springfield (Mo.), reported Springfield Daily Citizen July 11. Pediatrix Cardiology was divested by its parent, Pediatrix Medical Group. CMKC's acquisition is part of its mission to maintain pediatric specialties...
Decades in the making — City of Salina enters into a federal cost-sharing program with the Army Corps of Engineers
On Monday, July 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran participated in a ceremonial signing event with the Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina to facilitate the transfer of the Smoky Hill River Project to a new program under the Corps of Engineers. The event took place at 1:30...
Election workers attend training class in Topeka ahead of primary
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a few weeks the polls will be busy for the upcoming primary election. Before people get to work, they have to learn the ropes. That’s why on Tuesday, July 16, over 230 election workers attended a three-hour long class at the Fellowship Bible Church where they learned the machines and how […]
Lance Leipold Has a Chance to Pass Bill Snyder as the Greatest Kansas College Football Coach
There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the way head coach Lance Leipold has rebuilt Kansas. Some have even compared it to Bill Snyder’s turnaround of Kansas State University. One ESPN article said Leipold’s rebuild has been more impressive, while here at Heartland College Sports, some have called that out as ridiculous and uninformed. Either way, what both of these men did and have done for their respective universities has been commendable and impressive.
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase
Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025. From this point forward, commissioners can decrease spending before they lock in the budget by Oct. 1, but they cannot exceed the rate they approved Tuesday. They voted 3-2 to set the maximum mill levy —...
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