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Suspect jailed after 102mph Kan. chase in stolen SUV
LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect after a 3-county chase in a stolen vehicle. Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, sheriff's deputies, located a possible stolen black SUV at West 6th Avenue and Prairie Street in Emporia, according to Police Sgt. Zachary M. Shafer. Deputies attempted to stop the...
Application window now open to join Lyon County Master Gardeners
If you are looking to join the Lyon County Master Gardeners your window of opportunity is now open. In a news release earlier this week, Lyon County Research and Extension announced the application window for the group is now open through the end of the month. Applications are available at the Lyon County Extension Office, 2632 US Highway 50 in Emporia, and are due by July 31.
Kansas Senate candidate holding event in Nickerson
NICKERSON, Kan. — Kansas Senate candidate Republican Michael Murphy is holding an event on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Nickerson Community Center. The event is an opportunity to learn about Murphy's accomplishments as the Representative for House District 114 and why he's running for Senate.
Sounds of the summer echo across Topeka for Sunday fun
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Capital City Chorus went old school on June 7. for their 77th annual show. “We’re singing American music legends. So we’re doing John Denver, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Don McLain, and half a dozen others,” said Capital City Chorus show Chairman Roy Sullivan.
Enough valid signatures have been received for Topeka Tax Petition
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man has received enough valid signatures in an effort to lower property tax in Topeka. Earl McIntosh has been organizing the property tax petition since February. According to the Shawnee County elections office, he has gathered 4,445 valid signatures. That’s more than 1,500 needed to certify the signatures. With enough […]
The attempted review of JuhBa’s BBQ
In the former Charlie’s Famous Burgers space at 3200 W. 13th St. N, you’ll find a new restaurant that may be familiar to some people. It’s JuhBa’s BBQ. The owner has been doing popups dating back to 2022 near 21st and Grove. At least, that’s as far back as they’ve advertised on their social media page.
Kapaun’s Thengvall brothers prepare to all suit up at Divsion I level
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCHCIK)— Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School has produced quite a number of success stories. The latest crop of talent ready for Division I shares a last name. The Thengvall family consists of three brothers, Henry, Will, and Nathan, who are just two years apart. As one could imagine, the family was quite competitive throughout the years.
Manhattan pool opens after unexpected early closure
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A community pool in Manhattan was able to reopen their pool to the public following early closure Friday night. Northview Waterpark had to close their doors early Friday due to broken glass in the pool. Manhattan Parks and Recreation tells us maintence staff worked through the evening and morning to fix the […]
Man arrested Sunday after short chase in east Emporia
Emporia Police officers have arrested one man after an alleged chase Sunday. Officers initially responded to an alleged domestic disturbance on Mary Street, but the alleged suspect left the scene as Emporia Police responded. The investigation led officers to the East 12th Avenue Dollar General, where the suspect reportedly fled. Officers say they found the suspect at the Whittier Place Apartments and arrested him.
Minor plane crash at Wamego Airport
Kansas State Police responded to a crash in Pottawatomie County shortly before 5 p.m. on Independence Day. A 1999 Cessna single fixed-wing aircraft was traveling northbound on Runway 36 at Wamego Airport, when a miscommunication occurred. During an attempt to perform a short-field takeoff, the 22-year-old student pilot misheard his...
Lawrence school board to consider increasing meal prices, some student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to lunch and breakfast prices in addition to some student fee increases for the 2024-25 year. Currently, lunch rates for elementary, middle and high school students who are not in the free and reduced-price lunch program are $2.90, $3.10 and $3.15, according to the agenda item. If the proposal is approved, those would increase by 10 cents to $3 for elementary, $3.20 for middle and $3.25 for high schools.
'There's a safe place to land': Topeka couple shares what gay marriage legalization means
He was only doing what his governor asked, said Tobias Schlingensiepen. It was the 2010s, and then-Gov. Sam Brownback was urging ministers and faith-based leaders to perform as many marriages as possible because the married couples would bring in money for communities and Kansas. Then, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court struck...
Traffic stops leads to arrest for identify theft, interference in Jackson Co.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A traffic stop in Hoyt has a topeka man accused of identity theft. Hoyt Police Chief Dan Wentling says an officer pulled over a van Friday night, July 5, for traffic violations. The officer arrested the driver, David Savard, 36, on several drug charges along with...
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