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Partee's Lounge is giving a sneak peek into its vision for Topeka's nightlife
After nearly a year of preparations, this lounge is ready to offer a new place for nightlife in Topeka. Partee's Lounge, 1414 S.W. 16th St., owned by Topeka native and hip hop and R&B artist T-Rell Terry is hosting a soft opening Saturday. The lounge will officially open for business after the grand opening in two weeks, Terry said.
USD 253, city of Emporia report issues due to global technology outage
A global technology outage has reached Emporia. Shortly before 8 am, USD 253 Emporia announced PowerSchool went unavailable as part of the outage. This is important for parents because it involves all PowerSchool features, including enrollment verification after enrollment officially opened Wednesday. It also means the EZMeal app also can’t be used until further notice.
Moonlight Market: Christmas in July
First Warn 5 Meteorologist Greg Bennett joins My KC LIVE from Shawnee’s Moonlight Market. This week’s theme is Christmas in July and will begin at 4pm! Greg chats with the co-founder of Friction Beer, Brent Anderson, about what the market means to them. Shawnee’s Moonlight Market returns on...
Cair Paravel Latin School hires this 20-year-old as its next head girls basketball coach
TOPEKA — A young and familiar face will patrol the sidelines for Cair Paravel girls basketball this winter. The Lions appointed 20-year old and current Washburn University student Jaley Barkley to the head coaching position this summer. “It has been really fun for the past few weeks because it has been a different dynamic being such a young coach,” Barkley said. “I am excited for the new challenge and the journey ahead.” ...
Police investigate Topeka’s 10th homicide of 2024 in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police have one man in custody and are investigating the city’s 10th homicide of 2024. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating an aggravated battery incident that resulted in Topeka’s 10th homicide of this year. Around 6 a.m. Friday, July 19, police responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 1300 […]
Great Bend council denies rezoning of Baker Ave. property
In May, the Great Bend City Council moved to send a rezoning request on Baker Avenue back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. Property owner Jack Manases wants to rezone the real estate at 1620 Baker from R-2 (two-family) to C-2 (general commercial). The council was leery about spot-zoning a...
Meriden Threshing Show kicks off
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Meriden’s 48th annual Threshing Show started Friday. The three-day event features threshing demonstrations, tractor pulls and parades, and a concert each night. The show is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate their shared interests in agriculture. One family said their passion...
Donation drive addresses period poverty in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Nearly 17 million Americans can’t afford period products, a phenomenon known as period poverty. The Empower the Period donation drive invites everyone to help close the access gap in Topeka by donating items like tampons and pads to ensure that accessing period products is one less barrier for girls and women.
Further details shared about standoff in 2800 block of S.W. Indian Hills Road
Shawnee County Sheriff Brian C. Hill on Friday revealed the names of two men arrested after a standoff involving numerous law enforcement officers Thursday in the 2800 block of S.W. Indian Hills Road. Taken into custody were Nathaniel Javier Ayala-Hinkle, 26, of Topeka, and Francisco Javier Ayala-Silva, 55, of Topeka,...
Night of fun will support TCT's youth theatre education programs
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Developing a love for theatre in the next generation and fostering young talent is the goal of a fundrasier coming to the North Topeka Arts and Entertainment District. Becki Waugh and Jenni Ketter of Artismo Art Gallery visited Eye on NE Kansas with performer Nic Nassuet,...
Meetings on zoning and solar in Arlington and Pretty Prairie next week
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday, July 22nd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Arlington City Hall and Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Pretty Prairie City Office. The discussion is to find out...
Pete Hughes Calls Kansas State AD Gene Taylor ‘Best He’s Ever Met’
While it’s no secret that Kansas State AD Gene Taylor is one of the nation’s best at running a successful college athletics program, Kansas State head baseball coach Pete Hughes raved about his boss and hammered home what makes him so special. “There’s no one like him in...
Kansas man charged 7 years after he allegedly fatally shot teen refugee at laundromat
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (TCN) -- A 24-year-old man is being charged with murder seven years after he allegedly shot and killed a 15-year-old high school student at the laundromat where he worked. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department announced the breakthrough in December Htoo’s case on Thursday, July 18. KSHB-TV...
Lawrence Arts Center’s Red Dancer sculpture has gone on vacation
The Lawrence Arts Center’s iconic Red Dancer sculpture stirred up the staff and community members with her sudden disappearance, but fortunately she has simply gone on vacation from her home in front of the building. The sculpture, donated by Jan Gaumnitz, has sat in the same location in front...
Former Jayhawk guard Nic Timberlake signs professional contract
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The transfer from Towson and playing one year for Kansas, Timberlake will head to Portugal. According to KU Sports’ Henry Greenstein, Timberlake’s agent confirmed the news. Timberlake struggled during his time in Lawrence but came on late with the injury to Kevin McCullar Jr....
Lawrence Municipal Court to accept $15 of school supplies to cover $50 of fines
For a second year running, Lawrence Municipal Court is holding a school supply drive that will allow people to pay off $50 in fines with $15 worth of school supplies. “Participants can purchase $15 worth of new school supplies from the approved supply list below and bring them to the Lawrence Municipal Court along with the receipt to get $50 credited towards a traffic infraction and/or parking fines,” according to a Friday news release from the city.
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