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Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre
Overland Park’s White Theatre continues its 2023-24 season with an excellent production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The level of overall complexity achieved for this show is amazing and beyond what one could expect for community theater. Scenic design by John Rohr is literally off the charts. Audience...
Topeka crash kills motorcycle riders Noah T. Lawler, 19, and Ava R. Jordan, 20
A man and a woman on a motorcycle died late Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash also involving an SUV at S.W. 10th and Fairlawn Road. Motorcycle driver Noah T. Lawler, 19, and his passenger, Ava R. Jordan, 20, died in the crash, Shawnee County Sheriff Brian C. Hill said Sunday afternoon. Three juveniles,...
NWester: Theater program helps youth harness talent in their own back yard
What started as a way to help out the high school play 13 years ago has turned into a phenomenal opportunity for youngsters in a six-county area in northwest Kansas. The Main Street Summer Theater Festival—developed by the Main Street Arts Council in Hoxie—has now expanded to six communities, all in different counties.
Smoky Valley Historical Association Receives Humanities Kansas Grant for Speaker Series with Support from Lindsborg Museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (July 25, 2024) — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $2,000 to the Smoky Valley Historical Association in Lindsborg to support “Historical Speakers Series,” a set of online talks that explore key figures in the history of Lindsborg. Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the Lindsborg Old Mill...
Salina's Ambassador Hotel deemed dangerous, ordered to be repaired or demolished
After years of remaining vacant, a number of city code maintenance violations and a fire in March, the former Ambassador Hotel in Salina has been officially deemed unsafe and dangerous. The building, 1616 W. Crawford St., has been ordered to be either repaired or demolished by or at the expense of the owner of the property after a resolution condemning it was passed by the Salina City Commission. ...
Topeka developers are buying up vacant properties near S.W. 6th and Wanamaker
A Topeka developer has been buying available properties in the area of S.W. 6th and Wanamaker in Topeka for the past two years. Klaton LLC and Klaton Properties LLC, owned by Jim Klausman and Butch Eaton, purchased seven properties in May 2023, one in May 2022, one in April 2022 and two in March 2022. ...
TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Men's No. 1-10
For the record, the No. 1 men's spot on TopSports.news' list of the Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County history wasn't decided by a coin flip ... but it was briefly considered. Picking the top spot, and really the entire Top 10, was that tough of a task. Topeka High...
DODGE CITY DOMINANCE: Jeremy Huish Wires the Field to Win the Jerry Soderberg Memorial
Dodge City, Kan 7/27/2024 (www.urssracing.com) - The United Rebel Sprint Series presented by RacinDirt.Com made its return for the third time this season at Dodge City Raceway Park. Thirteen drivers made the trip, as Jeremy Huish and Taylor Velasquez were slated to start in the front row following preliminary action.
Injection of Hope For Cancer Patients
A $10 million federal grant to the KU Cancer Center is like an injection of hope for patients and researchers. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran wrapped a tour of the University of Kansas Health System campus by celebrating a federal appropriation of $10 million for the KU Cancer Center and $10 million earmark for acquisition of sophisticated cardiovascular equipment.
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter holds scavenger hunt at Sunset Zoo
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kids of all ages enjoyed a scavenger hunt at Sunset Zoo on Saturday morning. The Prairie Paws Animal Shelter held the event, which has locations in Manhattan, Ottawa, and Emporia. Registration for the event was $40 per team. Each team received a Prairie Paws swag bag,...
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 8, Kansas State
Kansas State returns only one player of any consequence from last year's team, but the overall talent will probably better. Can Jerome Tang mold all the new players--including eight transfers--into one of the better teams in the Big XII, though?. In his first season in Manhattan, Tang took the Wildcats...
C of E Park the site of two Leap of Faith-based fundraisers Saturday
Local and area residents did some walking for a worthy cause Saturday — and they took pictures with pets for another. Leap of Faith Martial Arts student Hannah Henderson organized the Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon to generate funds and food for Emporia State University’s on-campus food pantry. She tells KVOE News her transfer from Emporia State to Iowa State opened her eyes to how much food is needed to be comfortable and how little food money can buy. She says martial arts has taught her to be more confident and more community-engaged.
Ways to stay cool as Wichita temperatures heat up
Wichita is likely to see temperatures in the triple digits next week. Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it can easily become dangerous for both people and pets. So, here’s some tips on how to stay safe and beat the heat this summer. It’s important to know the symptoms...
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