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A heart for change: Local family champions AEDs after daughter's Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A medical emergency at the Sunflower State Games last year became a catalyst for change for one Emporia family. On July 16, 2023, Reagan Herrman was playing basketball when her heart stopped on the court at Washburn University and she stopped breathing. After four minutes, two cycles of CPR and one shock from an AED, she began breathing again. She was subsequently diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).
Cirilla’s in Topeka vandalized, police investigating
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating reports of property damage at a local adult store in south Topeka Tuesday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols told 27 News in a written statement that officers with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) were called around 1:30 a.m. on July 16 to Cirilla’s located at 3330 SW Topeka […]
USPS now accepts fingerprints for FBI gun purchase denials
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The FBI is teaming up with the USPS to help out people trying to buy guns with a new fingerprinting service. The FBI announced in a press release on July 15 that it is partnering up with the USPS to help people who have registered with the Identity History Summary Check (IdHSC) […]
Season-ending injury fuels Caplinger as he joins Washburn track program
It was supposed to be a senior year to remember for Caden Caplinger. Caplinger, who had won the state title in the pole vault his sophomore and junior years, was excited for a chance at a 3-peat. That chance, unfortunately, never came. A torn meniscus ended Caplinger’s senior track season...
ICTea will close both locations at the end of July
In some shocking news, ICTea has announced they will be closing their doors at both locations. A post shared on Facebook noted the owners will be pursuing other interests. The last day of business will be July 31. It’s shocking because ICTea just opened a new location at 2233 N....
Autopsy: Man 4 times legal limit night he was struck by WPD cruiser
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - FactFinder 12 has new information on a man’s state the night he was hit and killed by a Wichita police officer in February. Jeffrey Moss, 51, died on February 17, 2024, when he was struck by a Wichita police SUV along MacArthur in south Wichita. Moss was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when he was hit.
Westlake Ace Hardware unveils new Overland Park store in former Sears spot
A former Sears Home & Life space in Overland Park is now officially home to a new hardware store. Westlake Ace Hardware opened its new Overland Park store over the weekend, at The Fountains shopping center. Ace Hardware is at 6327 W. 119th St. The hardware store occupies a space...
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
Monica’s Bundt Cake to close unless a new buyer is found
Monica’s Bundt Cake, located in Revolutsia at 2721 E. Central, announced on Tuesday morning they are looking to sell their bakery. Citing personal challenges over the past few months, they put out a heartfelt message hoping to find a new buyer. The bakery will be operating like normal until...
Bourbon County Community Theatre Performs Holy Mother of Bingo!
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre performs its first production – Holy Mother of Bingo! by Patrick Walsh. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 3 in the lobby of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. The immersive murder mystery allows audience members to play five full rounds of Bingo with prizes donated by local businesses.
Prison for road-rage beating death of 74-year-old Kansas man
BUTLER COUNTY —A Kansas man man is going to prison for a road-rage beating death of of a man in 2023. On July 10, Ashton McCoy, 24, was sentenced to 21-years in prison, according to Butler County Attorney's office. In May McCoy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
YMCA to be built on land donated by HRHS at 20th and Lorraine
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Tuesday a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection of 20th Street and Lorraine; it will replace the Hutchinson Y’s current location at 716 E 13th Ave.
City will receive more in tax collections under 2025 budget
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday approved notification of the Reno County Clerk that the city will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate in its 2025 budget. "The city is proposing to keep the current mill levy flat," said Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas. "With that, if...
JoCo moving forward with hotel as new homeless shelter, wants cities to buy-in
After approving late last year a plan to spend $6 million in COVID relief funds to purchase the LaQuinta Inn at 95th Street and I-35 in Lenexa for a homeless shelter, the Johnson County Commission OK’d $60,000 as “seed money” to run the shelter for a year, and wants similar contributions from cities in the county.
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