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Body found in Smithville identified as missing Leavenworth man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A body found in Smithville has been identified by investigators as a missing man from Leavenworth. The Smithville, Missouri, Police Department announced on Thursday, July 25, that the unidentified individual found deceased on Sunday, July 21 has been identified as Josiah Papa 25, of Leavenworth.
Kan. felon jailed after baby found in canal is the child's father
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating after an 11-month-old girl was found in the canal in Wichita earlier this week and arrested a Kansas felon in the case 34-year-old Vincent Perez . He has been identified as the child's father, according to Wichita Police spokesman Andrew Ford. Just after...
ABILENE TO KICK OFF AMERICA’S 250TH WITH NEW MURAL
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. The Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America’s founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located...
Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
Jam to decades of R&B and soul music in Salina this weekend
People looking for a unique experience — including music, food, drinks and even live paintings by Kansas artists — can join several generations Saturday at the R&B VIBES event. Created by Salina's own Cash Hollistah and returning for the third time, R&B VIBES will take place from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. beginning on Saturday, July 27, at The Venue, 638 Francis St. ...
KU announces Lawrence-based events and promotional opportunities for upcoming football season
The Kansas athletic department announced on Thursday a variety of events and projects it plans to implement around Lawrence as KU football games relocate to Kansas City during the 2024 football season. The initiatives include watch parties at local businesses, “zone parties” that drive fans to a specific area within...
Topeka Public Schools racing to fill jobs before the school year
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Public Schools is still hiring for dozens support staff jobs, with less than a month before the students first day. The district told 27 News that there are specific jobs they are having a hard time filling and these jobs come from outside the classroom “One of the big needs that […]
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
City matches state law in hours of offering CMB sales
It was another quick night for the Liberal City Commission during its most recent meeting Tuesday evening. The first of the two items of new business for the commission was discussion of Ordinance 4618 concerning modifying the hours of cereal malt beverage sales on Sundays. The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-113 of the City of Liberal Code Book to modify the hours of sale for cereal malt beverages (CMBs) on Sundays.
SW Bricktown Fiesta date set
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The date has been set for the fourth annual SW Bricktown Fiesta, Presented by Midwest Superstore and IdeaTek, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be a free street dance with live music from Grupo Differencia and the Josué Estrada Band, DJing from 620 in the Mix, and folk dancing by Ballet Folklorico Mexico En El Corazon.
Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director to Retire, Effective Aug. 21, 2024
Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Robin Schallie announced today that she will be retiring from her position effective Aug. 21, 2024. Taking over as Executive Director will be Kelly Sigg. In a letter addressed to Chamber of Commerce and Tourism members, Schallie stated, “It has been...
Estate sale company exists as a business and a service
For many people, it is hard to know what to do with all of a loved one’s belongings after they die. One local business in Hillsboro offers help with this dilemma. “I’m a business but also a service. I love helping people through a difficult time of cleaning out a home and selling a loved one’s items, or their personal items if it’s their sale. It makes me feel good to find owners for their belongings and to help others find treasures,” said Dana Maxfield.
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