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Clay Center Tattoo Shop’s New Apprentice Looking Forward to Leaving A Lasting Mark, Growing As An Artist
Walk The Line Tattoo in Clay Center has a new tattoo artist apprentice. Jay Long has been an artist for as long as they can remember, always doodling whenever they had a chance. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit halfway through their senior year at Clay Center Community High School, Long said they suddenly found themselves with even more free time to draw. This, they said, is when their love for tattoos really stuck.
Riley County police investigate theft of vehicle from used car dealer
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were investigating a vehicle theft that was reported Monday by a Manhattan used car dealer, officials said. The theft was reported around 10:34 a.m. Monday from Redline Auto Plaza at 4610 Skyway Drive in Manhattan. According to Riley Count police, it was reported...
🏐 Mansfield appoints Dunson as Assistant Coach
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Former Stanford volleyball standout Gabi Dunson has been named an assistant coach for the 2024 season, second-year head coach Jason Mansfield announced Monday. "I had the privilege of coaching Gabi for four years at Stanford, and I haven't coached many athletes that were as focused, competitive...
Chaos Coffee is bringing frappes, lattes and more to Topeka-area food truck scene
MERIDEN — When chaos comes around, this coffee truck will be there to calm the moment. Chaos Coffee, owned by Dany Guzman, began offering its services to customers six weeks ago, and since then business has been steady rolling. Guzman said the idea of beginning a truck had long been an idea, but it...
Longtime Topeka hobby store to move locations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dee and Mee Hobbies will be switching locations in September. The store, which focuses on selling RC vehicles, puzzles, arts and craft supplies and board games, is leaving Fairlawn Plaza after over 20 years in the shopping center. The new location will be will be on the northeast corner at 2253 SW […]
Shawnee commission OKs plan for small subdivision in western part of city
The Shawnee Planning Commission has given the green light for a new roughly 11-acre single-family subdivision on Mize Road in the far western reaches of the city. On July 15, the commission gave its approval to a preliminary plat and rezoning request for the proposed Maple Ridge Subdivision in the 6500 block of Mize Road in a less densely developed area just east of the Kansas River.
Kansas teen dies after head-on crash with a semi
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —A Kansas teen died in an accident just after 11a.m. Monday in Leavenworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Toyota Camry driven by Caleb James Stricker, 17, Atchison, was northbound on U.S. 73 just south of Lowemont Road. The Toyota traveled across the center line...
Parsons man arrested on allegations of assault and kidnapping
PARSONS, Kan. — Police arrest a Parsons man after a woman says he assaulted her and held her against her will. Justin Schwark, 36, was arrested on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He posted the $15,000 bond before he could be booked in the...
Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises
The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement. PAL-CWA has been advocating for a living wage for the custodians, paraeducators, food workers and other staff in the district it represents. Ross Allison-Natale, president of Communications Workers of America Local 6400, previously said the union has primarily focused on achieving a living wage for the 2024-25 year.
Kansas man charged with embezzlement on Monday
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United State's Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Kansas man had been charged with embezzlement in Topeka on Monday, July 22, 2024. According to the DOJ, Matthew Waits, 39, from Topeka, was charged with one...
Geary County Booking Photos July 19-22
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Jesse Bailey, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/19. Teiana Cooper, Possession of drug...
53 Student-Athletes, Nine Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors
CHARLOTTE, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released the 2023-2024 NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year and NJCAA All-Academic honorees to honor both teams and individuals for excellence in the classroom. A total of nine Cloud County Community College Athletic Teams finished the full academic...
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