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Betty Rae’s will open new Prairie Village ice cream shop this week
A popular Kansas City-based ice cream shop will soon open a new Johnson County location for the second time this summer. Betty Rae’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new shop in Prairie Village at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a release from the company. Betty Rae’s...
Microchip requirement among new animal regulations in Wichita
Pet owners in Wichita will have to have their dogs and cats microchipped under new animal regulations that are going into effect in Wichita. The requirement is one of several recommendations made by the city’s Animal Services Advisory Board, and the recommendations have been approved by the City Council.
Countdown to Kickoff: Youthful Maize South leaning on 4-year starting QB Tate McNew
MAIZE, Kan. (KWCH) - The Maize South Mavericks were one of the top teams in 5A throughout the entirety of the 2023 season. And it was rightfully so behind a massive senior class that was led by a trio of pass-catchers that are now playing in college in Jeron Askren, Sammy Dresie and Darius Felton.
Breathe Coffee House: A place of Hays history, community connections
While savoring the aroma of fresh coffee, Breathe Coffee House in Hays offers a hub for conversations and morning treats. The building, 703 B Main St., underwent transformations before owner Patrick McGinnis remodeled it into a coffee shop in 2016. McGinnis has experience in ministry, restaurants, community development, mental health,...
Flattland to play in Newton Friday
NEWTON, Kan. — Help celebrate completion of the new library project with an ice cream social and live music from Flattland! The party starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in the main parking lot and will move inside if weather requires. Bring your lawn chairs. Accessible parking will be available in the northeast parking lot.
Speaker coming to Bethany College Wednesday
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College will conclude a year-long vocational reflection initiative funded by a $15,000 Professional Development Grant from the Council of Independent College's Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE). The culmination of this programming will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Mindy Makant, a distinguished professor and leader in vocational studies, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
City of Topeka begins storm clean-up
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The city has begun cleaning up debris from last week’s big storm. City crews will collect downed limbs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the week of Monday, Aug. 19 in Oakland, north Topeka and Potwin. The city asks that you not put your debris directly under trees or around fire hydrants. 27 News spoke […]
Prairie Village City Council to vote on buying church next to city hall
Prairie Village may soon become the new owner of a $4.5 million church property. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday is considering a contract to purchase the property at 7820 Mission Rd., which is currently Mission Road Bible Church. The move to possibly purchase the church building Monday comes...
Week of August 19: Job of the Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is highlighting Administrative Assistants and Clerical Positions. MONDAY: Administrative Assistant | Greater Wichita YMCA | Wichita | $15-$20 | Qualifications: •High School Diploma or Equivalent •Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, and O2, in accordance with Conditions of Employment | https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13020822 | Benefits Include: Greater Wichita YMCA has 6 additional job posting on KANSASWORKS.
Kansas City might ask voters to help fund a new jail by passing a sales tax renewal
Last week, members of Kansas City Council's finance committee heard an ordinance to put a renewal of the 1/4th-cent public safety sales tax on the April ballot — which would allow the city to fund the construction of a new rehabilitation and detention center. Kansas City has been without...
Geneseo woman discovers wedding dress mix-up after 25 years
Imagine the shock of discovering that the wedding dress you’ve cherished for 25 years isn’t actually yours. That’s the situation for Faith Nelson, a Geneseo resident who recently opened her preserved gown only to find a completely different dress inside.
Emporia Spartan Boxing picks up three wins in Topeka Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing returned from Topeka with a trio of wins Saturday. Junior Robles (145 lbs) won a decision in his 19th career bout. 13-year-old Gio Cervantes extended his current winning streak to three in a row with a decision victory in his 145 lbs bout. Steven Munoz is starting...
Trailhead work to begin for Bad Bobby Trail
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction on the North Plum Trailhead along the Bad Bobby Trail is scheduled to begin early this week. The trailhead will be temporarily closed during this period including the parking lot. However, the trail itself will remain open for use. According to the trail updates page...
Overland Park to replace grass with native plants in medians on this busy road
Overland Park plans to replace turf grass in some of its traffic medians with lower-maintenance native plants. Earlier this month, the Overland Park City Council Community Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the project. That allows the city to accept $150,000...
Southwick House receives more than $26,000 in grants for new facility
Southwick House, a local organization dedicated to serving homeless and housing-insecure women and families, received significant financial support this week through successful grant partnerships. The Clint Bowyer 79 Fund and the Morgan Wilkie Trust awarded a combined total of $26,820 to the organization, marking a significant milestone in Southwick House’s...
🏈 K-State announces team captains, 4 of 6 have ties to Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State football team announced its team captains for the 2024 season on Sunday. Avery Johnson, Hadley Panzer, Austin Moore, Brendan Mott, Marques Sigle and Cody Stufflebean represent the six chosen by the coaches and players. Four of the six have ties to Kansas, including...
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