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Newmark Secures Equity for Tailwind Group, Acquires Student Housing Near KU
Newmark has arranged a structured equity facility to finance programmatic student housing acquisitions throughout the U.S. Newmark secured the continuing equity source on behalf of the sponsor, Tailwind Group, a Minnesota-based real estate development, management and leasing firm. Newmark Vice Chairman and Head of the company’s Student Housing group Ryan...
Lawrence city commissioners to consider approving accessibility plan for sidewalks
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, estimated to cost the city and residents more than $103 million over the next 20 years. Evan Korynta, ADA compliance manager for the city,...
Lawrence firefighters say 2025 budget changes could put public safety at risk
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Fire and EMS in Lawrence-Douglas County send crews of at least four firefighters when someone calls for help. The City Manager’s Office released a new budget which would cut how many firefighters they can pay. The new budget has crews worried about how fast and...
Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Kansas deputy found crack cocaine during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 150th and Q Road in rural Jackson County on an Oldsmobile Regency for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During...
Topeka man sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking, illegal firearms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to drug trafficking and illegal firearms. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a Topeka man was sentenced on Tuesday, July 16 to 300 months (25 years) in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms.
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
Local second hand store reopens after fire damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “We’re really blessed and we’re just looking forward to making a good comeback and serving our community,” said Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store Owner Jeremy Sann. A fire broke out at Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store this May where almost $100,000 worth...
Fiesta Topeka scheduled to begin tomorrow
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The 91st Fiesta Topeka begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. They had to battle the heat on Monday, July 15 when they were finishing setting up for the event. The heat caused event organizers to change their plans to set up Fiesta Topeka. […]
WATCH: Jalon Daniels talks with K-Nation at Big 12 media days
LAS VEGAS (KSNT) – KU quarterback Jalon Daniels is gearing up for what he, and Jayhawk fans, are hoping is a full 2024 season. Daniels played in just six games in 2022 and three in 2023 due to injury. Click here for more on KU’s hopes/ plans to keep him healthy as a senior. “It’s […]
Retired TPD Major offers insight on attempted assassination against Trump
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Retired Topeka Police Major, Darin Scott, served for 32 years working with several task forces and the Secret Service to provide political security. ”Our job with law enforcement is to make sure that dignitary, from the time their feet are on the ground to the time that their feet are back off the ground, is safe along with everyone around them,” said Scott. “We have to create that environment.”
Sunday chase in, near Emporia leads to arrest
Formal charges are pending after an alleged chase in the Emporia city limits Sunday. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers were investigating an unlisted alleged crime involving 33-year-old Raul Mendoza, who was reportedly driving a white SUV at the time a reckless driving incident was called in on Interstate 35 with a matching vehicle description. As the SUV arrived in town, an officer tried a vehicle stop on East US Highway 50, but the SUV then fled south on Weaver.
Wichita City Council receives proposed 2025 city budget
Wichita City Manager Robert Layton has presented a budget of almost $763 million to the City Council, saying it is a balanced budget that is in line with community priorities and the vision and mission of the city. Layton said the budget’s main priorities will be crime prevention, increasing spending...
Who are Wichita’s top water customers? Insight shows demand amid drought concerns
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As of Monday, Cheney Lake is nearly six-and-a-half feet below its normal level, less than 65% full. This is a mark that has Wichita on the brink of mandatory water restrictions. With the City of Wichita treating more than 19 billion gallons of water each year,...
Multiple unrelated grass fires reported in Saline County over the weekend
Over the weekend, multiple unrelated grass fires ignited across Saline County. On Saturday, July 13, a grass fire sparked at the weapons range located at 429 West Barley Road. Ordinance caused the fire to quickly spread, with smoke visible from Farrelly and Powers Roads. Fire District Three responded to the...
SFD responds to grass fire at Centennial Road/Cloud Street in Salina
Multiple Salina Fire Department crews responded to a grass fire at approximately 5:15 p.m. Monday. The flames were quickly extinguished. The direct cause of the fire is unknown. Salina Fire Department Battalion Chief Kirk Stover reminds residents to properly dispose of cigarettes instead of throwing them next to the road.
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