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Topeka’s National Night Out moves to mall for community celebration
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to come together for one night, in a stand against crime. National Night Out will take place Aug. 6. Haley Gil with PARS Topeka and Sgt. Michael Burns with Topeka Police Dept. visited Eye on NE Kansas to share what’s planned for this year’s event.
Officials address catch-and-release of Topeka murder suspects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials are answering questions after the arrest and release of suspects in two separate homicide investigations. Topeka Police initially arrested suspects in connection with the June 21 murder they say is gang-related, as well as the north Topeka shooting that left one dead Saturday, July 13. Both individuals were later released. […]
Disposal of limbs, branches free to Hays residents at Ellis County Landfill
In the wake of recent severe weather, Hays city staff has been working to clear branches from streets and alleys, removing low-hanging or broken branches, cleaning basins, and checking for damaged traffic signs and signals. However, city employees will not be removing large limbs or branches from private property, as...
Kansas in Great Position With 2025 Five-Star PG Darius Acuff
Class of 2025, five-star point guard Darius Acuff cut down his list to three schools, including Kansas, Arkansas, and Michigan, per Joe Tipton. The reigning back-to-back National Champion UCONN made Acuff’s final four programs, but Tipton reports that the Huskies are no longer in the race. Acuff, a Michigan...
City to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2025 budget, see 1/2 mill increase
The Emporia City Commission voted to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2025, with a one-half mill increase to the mill levy Wednesday. The increase would bring the city's mill levy to a maximum of 45.104 mills, and comes with a $33.78 annual increase in valuations for homeowners with houses appraised at $100,000.
When school starts in Lawrence and more you should know for 2024-25 in USD 497
Here’s info on when students go back to Lawrence Public Schools, school supply lists, when breaks are scheduled and much more for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of school for kindergarten through 12th grade in Lawrence Public Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth...
Notebook: Lance Leipold talks Jalon Daniels' potential involvement in the run game, Leyton Cure and more
Kansas football is set to begin its preseason camp in 15 days. The Jayhawks will have a busy month of August as they look to ramp up their on-field preparations for the 2024 season. KU will hold its training camp over the first few weeks of August before transitioning into an in-season format.
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a...
Officials fear Mission’s holiday family adoption program is becoming unsustainable
For nearly 20 years, the city of Mission has helped local families during the holidays. Now, the city has started discussing the future of what is known as the family adoption program, which officials say is on the brink of becoming unsustainable for a volunteer committee and small group of city staffers to oversee.
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
Lawrence looking to alleviate revenue loss from KU football playing in KC
Lawrence is considering a common consumption area to help alleviate revenue loss this fall as Kansas football is set to play its home games in Kansas City while its stadium is under construction.
Charge dropped for Topeka man accused of murder
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man who was arrested for murder in January 2023 took a plea deal dismissing his first-degree murder charge. On June 27, Skyler J.M. Wilson pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and solicitation to commit aggravated robbery in connection to a Jan. 10 robbery. Wilson was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after […]
Kansas NFL Team Notably Absent From Pride Celebrations
Despite the public celebration of hundreds of celebrities and organizations, including the NFL itself, one NFL team has notably refrained from publicly celebrating Pride Month. Kansas City Chiefs and Pride Month. Where team after team of various sports organizations have jumped at the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with posts...
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