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A nice night for fireworks
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As we head into the evening hours of Independence Day, it’s looking like most of our region will stay dry this evening. There exists a slight chance of storm development southeast of the KS Turnpike between 6 and 8 PM, but that narrow window will be closing just as the sun begins to set. Conditions are much cooler and drier for the next 8 days.
Bill Snyder is the best college football coach ever, but not for the reason you think
If it has been said once, it has been said a million times, Bill Snyder is the best head coach to ever lead the Kansas State football program and there is no competition. Now there have been a lot of different coaches to coach in college football. A lot of them with many National Championships, a high winning percentage, and by the typical definition could go down as the greatest coach of all time.
Lake Shawnee hosts blues festival for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lake Shawnee hosted Topeka’s largest 4th of July celebration. The 14th annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival featured five different bands throughout Independence Day. Blue Adame is a big blues fan, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy it. “It’s a wonderful festival right here, right in your backyard,” he said. […]
Not with a bang but a whimper: Lawrence drone show never takes off
With storms in the forecast for Wednesday, one might have thought the weather would be the biggest concern for the drone show planned for Lawrence’s Summerfest. Rather, apparent network issues rained on the crowd’s parade as the dozens of tiny flying machines never took to the sky. The...
Spirit of Kansas car show cancelled, other Fourth of July festivities still a go
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Spirit of Kansas car show at Lake Shawnee is cancelled, but the fun isn’t. Shawnee County Parks and Rec (SCPR) has a day full of fun planned with the Spirit of Kansas for Independence Day, but one activity is getting the boot. A spokesman with SCPR told 27 News the car […]
NE Kansas firework shows brings visitors from thousands of miles away
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – This Fourth of July in Wamego, 12,000 lbs. of fireworks will be shot off in just 30 minutes. Efren Perez is an Uber Driver in Las Vegas, NV. He and his family travelled more than 1,200 miles to see the fireworks display in Wamego, also known as Boomtown, USA. “Through my […]
Pittsburg celebrates 4th of July and 71 years of Kiddieland
PITTSBURG, Kans. — There were plenty of smiles in Pittsburg Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July. The City of Pittsburg hosted a full day of celebrations in Lincoln Park and at Kiddieland. In fact, this year marks the 71st year of Kiddieland’s existence in Pittsburg. The day began with a Firecracker 5K bright and early this morning, a car show through the lunch hour, and radio-controlled airplane demos. There were also pickleball, cornhole, and disc golf tournaments, as well as lots of people enjoying those Kiddieland rides, all in the name of “fun.”
Police DUI crash into house put Kansas man in jail
COWLEY COUNTY— A Kansas man was arrested after a crash into a home just before 10p.m. Wednesday in Cowley County. According to Arkansas City Police, a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Anthony Perez-Hernandez had gone through the stop sign at the intersection of North 2nd Streed and Kansas Avenue in Arkansas City and collided with the home in the 200 Block of W. Kansas Avenue.
Foundation poured for Dollar Tree in east Emporia
It isn’t paving paradise to put up a parking lot, but construction in northeast Emporia is replacing the Family Fun Center with a Dollar Tree. With the foundation recently poured, Emporia city officials confirmed basic plans for a roughly 9,800 square-foot building at 920 East 12th, between Old Rum’s Liquor and Goodcents. A construction timetable is pending.
Point Forward tax filings raise more questions about the Pittsburg non-profit
New questions are being raised about Point Forward, a Pittsburg, Kansas, non-profit that is remodeling the former Washington School into a child care center. Point Forward was awarded more than $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding in 2023, but in April, it became clear that it could not receive the $705,000 as it was not a licensed childcare provider.
Buc-ee’s could break ground on Kansas City location this year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is negotiating a development agreement with Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center known for its brisket, beef jerky, and plenty of gas pumps. On Friday, KCTV5 met with Wyandotte County Administrator David Johnston about the recent STAR Bonds legislation...
‘The Killer Inside’: The true story of Ruth Finley’s Lifetime movie
“The Killer Inside,” the new Lifetime movie, tells the shocking tale of Ruth Finley, whose stalker in Wichita, Kansas winds up being closer to home than expected. In the film, which takes place in the 1970s, Ruth reports that she's being stalked and attacked by a person who appears to be using her past trauma against her.
Olathe plans to move post office to make way for downtown revitalization
Olathe plans to relocate the downtown Post Office next year as part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the area. The city council announced the preliminary plans on June 25 at the first workshop for next year’s budget. The move is a collaborative effort with the United States...
Wichita hospitals report fireworks injuries
Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Healthcare have issued numbers on the fireworks injuries that were reported in Wichita during the July 4th fireworks season. Via Christi hospitals reported a total of 35 patients, with seven admitted to intensive care, ten that were treated for minor injuries, and 18 in outpatient care.
New FSCC Dean of Students: Vanessa Poyner
Vanessa Poyner, 46, is the new Fort Scott Community College Dean of Students as of June 11. Her office is located in the Student Services office of Bailey Hall. Poyner earned her Associate of Science from Fort Scott Community College, then a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Missouri Southern State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
Lenexa wants to collect 1,000 pounds of used plastic bags to make into bench
The city of Lenexa is looking to get a new public bench through unconventional means — by recycling more than 1,000 pounds of plastic bags. Taking a cue from neighboring cities like Merriam, the city has launched a year-long project where it ask residents to donate plastic bags at three locations in hopes of reaching the magic number of 1,000 pounds, enough to craft a bench.
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