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Lawrence school board seeks applicants for committee to study high school boundaries
The Lawrence school board is seeking community members to serve on the Boundary Advisory Committee, which will be tasked this year with examining boundaries of the district’s two high schools. School board President Kelly Jones has directed the BAC this fall to “examine high school boundaries to better balance...
Overland Park’s CityPlace project to get more incentives as costs go up
Part of the CityPlace mixed-use development in Overland Park will get more economic incentives than initially anticipated. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0 to adopt a resolution of intent to issue up to $6.8 million more in revenue bonds for the fourth phase of the CityPlace Corporate Centre project.
Small steps can make big difference for heart health
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cardioloigst Dr. Craig Gernon of Topeka’s Cotton O’Neil Heart Center is so passionate about his message, his staff had it immortalized on t-shirt. “That’s a phrase I like to tell people: Motion is medicine!” Dr. Gernon said as he held the shirt aloft. “It’s not expensive and just doing it is key.”
Hutchinson program focused on curb appeal, bringing neighbors together
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - A project in Hutchinson is helping people to make their homes look better. The grant program focused on curb appeal also aims to bring neighbors together. Zachary and Schandelle Wolfe are among the residents using the program, adding improvements including stone pathways and flowers to their...
Nelly will headline KU’s Late Night in the Phog
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas Athletics is revealing that rap superstar Nelly will be the headliner for the 40th Annual Late Night in the Phog in Lawrence this fall. Kansas Athletics made the news official online Thursday, July 18. Nelly will be at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 18 with tickets being made available, along with […]
Chamber names July Small Business of the Month
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Janitorial Solutions (formerly known as Janitorial Supply) has a rich history dating back to 1943, when Fred Blick and his family founded the company as a window washing business. Over the years, it has evolved significantly, particularly after the 2008 recession, when Gary Newcome purchased the business from Fred in 2011. Gary's decision to diversify and modernize the company has been instrumental in its growth and success.
Live On Mass outdoor concert to return, featuring Split Lip Rayfield
Live on Mass is returning to downtown Lawrence in August, featuring the recently reunited Split Lip Rayfield, “with special guests TBA.”. The Kansas Hall of Famers recently headlined the Kaw River Roots Festival, which is also presenting the upcoming outdoor show. “From the blood-red heart of Kansas, Split Lip...
Saturday’s Relay for Life is a free all day family-friendly event
If you’re free any time between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m., put Relay for Life on your calendar. It’s not what you think it is. While, yes there is a fundraising walk component, this is an all day event with so much to do. Taking place at Goddard...
Wichita Animal Shelter reduces stray hold time due to overcrowding
The amount of time the Wichita Animal Shelter keeps strays has been shortened from 5 days to 3 days before they will be transported or euthanized. The change comes because of overcrowding. Wichita Animal Services Director David Neinstedt announced the change recently saying that after the three day period, an...
Birthday Card Shower For Eva
Eva has to be an inpatient for her 11th birthday as she is immunocompromised due to radiation and chemo. To celebrate her birthday this year, we want everyone to send her a card and remind her of how much of a rockstar she is. Our address is 1861 NE Belleview Columbus KS 66725. Will and James will be bringing all of her cards up on August 1st (her birthday is August 2nd). Please do not send flowers, she can not have them due to hospital rules! Thank you all for loving her; let’s make this birthday a memorable one!
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting for new Early Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting today for its new Early Learning Center. The new center will serve kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old. This adds to the other 13 locations across Manhattan and Wamego, which serve elementary to 18-year-olds. There are 9 classrooms and the club is licensed for 156 kids who will participate in fun activities to prepare them for school. Club members said this facility is crucial to the region.
Renewable energy storage company to lease Great Bend property
Takkion Operating LLC, a logistics and transloading provider for renewable energy, will be creating a space in Great Bend. There are currently 14.6 acres of land on the north end of the Great Bend Municipal Airport that are being leased for storage. With WATCO leasing five acres of the parcel on a month-to-month contract, the Great Bend City Council approved a lease with Takkion for 9.6 acres.
Nemaha Co. Fair includes concert, parade, rodeo - and lots of 4-H projects
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Nemaha Co. Fair opens five days of fun next week with the theme Summer Nights, Arena Lights. 4-H ambassadors Addie Haverkamp, Kinzey Niehues and Mason Stallbaumer visited Eye on NE Kansas to share what their fair is all about. All three are long-time 4-H members...
Family from former Rosa's Mexican Restaurant takes over kitchen at Fiesta Topeka
It's no surprise there were long lines Wednesday afternoon outside the Marlo Cuevas Balandran Activity Center for food at the Fiesta Topeka. Word had spread that the Barron family — members of which once operated the legendary Rosa's Mexican Food — were making their signature burritos and queso at the fiesta. Customers were eager to fill their bellies.
Groundbreaking held for Wichita library project
Construction is getting started on a major renovation and expansion of a Wichita library branch. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the project at the Rockwell Branch Library at 5939 East 9th. The project will add meeting and study rooms, a teen section, and a drive up window for...
Topeka kids learn how to be a karate master
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kids at the Topeka Public Library got a chance to learn some new karate moves. Moore’s Martial Arts school were at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and showed off what some of their students had been learning. Ronnie Moore, the master at Moore’s Martial Arts Academy, told 27 News martial […]
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