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Community members helping one another after strong storm leaves trail of damage in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Strong storms left a trail of damage in Wichita and Andover Tuesday night after ripping apart firework tents and knocking trees onto homes in the blink of an eye. "A lot of people were yelling mom, and they were crying, little girls, kids running around, parents...
Topeka Housing Authority highlights challenges and goals before the city council
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Ahead of the city council’s agenda, Topeka Housing Authority’s president and CEO Trey George presented their annual report, breaking down the details from the past year and sharing their goals for the future. THA is a quasi-governmental entity, so while they are not controlled...
City council approves more than $340,000 to fix Oakland neighborhood sidewalks
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A much-needed project is coming to the Oakland Community. The governing body voted Tuesday, July 2, at city council, to spend over $340,000 to add and improve sidewalks within the district. Nine different streets and 20 different blocks are slated for the project, and it will start sometime late summer to early […]
SUPREME COURT RIPPLE EFFECTS: Manhattan DA Bragg Agrees To Delay Trump’s S
According to New York Times reporting, the Supreme Court ruled on presidents being immune from prosecution while carrying out “official acts” in office which has made prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office delay sentencing of former President Trump. Former President Trump was convicted by...
Severe storms bring winds, damage to Wichita area
A line of severe thunderstorms moved across south central Kansas late Tuesday afternoon, bringing wind gusts of 65 miles an hour, bringing down trees and power lines. The storms developed in Kingman and Harper counties and then moved east into Reno, Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner, Butler and Cowley counties. Wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph were reported near Eisenhower National Airport, and a gust of 67 mph was reported near Viola.
Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli ready to serve Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Higher Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli has opened to the public. The coffeehouse held a soft opening on Monday, July 1 amid the completion of construction and equipment. The coffeehouse is owned and operated by Noller and companies, which are the same people who own Laird Noller...
Junction City family displaced after storm destroys home
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Friday, June 28, a massive storm hit local towns, including Junction City. Shannan Himmaugh has been renting her house for seven years. When a tree came crashing through the house, it destroyed her bed. Luckily, she had just left the room to do laundry. “Everything was water damaged. It was crushed,” […]
3 hurt in fireworks tent collapse in Andover
ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - Three people are hurt and one is being transported after a fireworks work tent collapsed in Andover. Strong storms moved through the area around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The strongest wind gusts of 70 mph were measured in the Andover area. It was a similar sight...
Thousands lose power in Wichita metro as strong storms pass through
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Tuesday night wrap: Storms tore through southcentral Kansas Tuesday evening bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. The storms knocked out power to thousands and wreaked havoc in neighborhoods across the Wichita area. In Wichita’s Riverside neighborhood, the winds were powerful enough to uproot a large tree....
Sewing Shack invites you to rethink consignment shops
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Your packed closet could hold extra cash. Consignment shops can help sell it for you, and help shoppers find good deals!. Julie Gustafson owns Sewing Shack in Topeka’s Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th and Oakley. She visited Eye on NE Kansas with their bridal consultant Janette Feldkamp.
Contracts awarded for two upcoming turnpike construction projects in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Contracts have been awarded for two upcoming turnpike construction projects in Topeka, Kan. According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority, Contract No. 8094 has been awarded for drainage rehabilitation at mile marker 178, I-470/KTA. The contract was awarded to Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Topeka, Kan., for $143,615.
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