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Kansas adopts ‘Good Samaritan’ law for drug crimes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Kelly held a ceremonial signing of the Good Samaritan law passed this year to protect Kansans from prosecution if they call 911 for an overdose. Inside the Capitol, a large Vietnam Wall-inspired memorial recognizes over 6,000 names of Americans who have died from Fentanyl. Advocates like Amber Saale-Burger, who lost four […]
WINKEL: Community health boosts personal health
Most folks generally accept that maintaining good health includes an annual visit to the doctor to check their heart, teeth, ears and more. But there’s more to personal health than some may realize. “The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has done quite a bit of research over the years that...
Kansas food experts outline problems of waste and access at inaugural summit
WICHITA — Food experts in Kansas say food waste is a growing problem in the state and solutions to food insecurity may lie within local connections. ICT Food Rescue executive director Stephanie Merritt, in a presentation Wednesday at the inaugural Kansas Local Food Summit in Wichita, said food waste and food insecurity are two concerns […]
$1 million Kansas Powerball ticket remains unclaimed
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Lottery says a single $1 million Powerball ticket sold last year in the south-central part of the state remains unclaimed. The winning ticket in the Sept. 27, 2023, drawing matched all five numbers but not the Powerball. The ticket will expire on Sept. 27, 2024. The winning numbers drawn […]
Junction City Animal Shelter closes temporarily
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City’s Animal Shelter will close temporarily due to a dog testing positive for Parvovirus, the shelter announced on its webpage. The shelter closed its doors on Friday, Aug. 30, due to a dog with the Parvovirus. The shelter will be closed for a minimum of two weeks.
Manhattan road construction reminders ahead of Saturday's football game
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan has a few announcements/reminders about road construction ahead of Saturday’s season-opening Kansas State football game. Kimball Avenue construction was completed on Monday. The road is open to traffic at the Denison Avenue intersection, however, left turns in the lane are still closed. This is due to shipping delays related to the traffic signals.
An adjustment is made to the city commission agenda format
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regular Junction City Commission meetings, Interim City Manager Gerry Vernon said he has created a new agenda order that will follow this general guideline:. 1. Call to Order. 2. Consent Agenda. 3. Agenda Item Comment – For those that have an item on...
Chapman will celebrate Labor Day
The 115th annual Labor Day Celebration is set for this weekend in Chapman. The theme of the parade at 2 p.m. Monday will be "To the Stars - Remembering Joe Engle." The family of Joe Engle will serve as grand marshals for the parade. Engle was born in Abilene and...
LGBTQ+ activists pleased with veto of anti-trans bill, worry more is coming
Donnavan Dillon, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Kansas, community organizer and self-identified member of the queer community, spends his days like most of his peers: he attends classes, does homework, goes to work and hangs out with his friends, when he finds the time. Unlike his peers, however,...
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