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Project 2 Restore host 3rd Annual Walk/Run 2 Restore 5K
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Many people from across the Topeka community participated in a walk and run to support victims of human trafficking. Project 2 Restore hosted its 3rd Annual Walk/Run 2 Restore 5K Saturday at Lake Shawnee. Project 2 Restore is committed to the vision of helping women heal...
Presentation in Great Bend to help people with addiction, recovery
Dakotah Sanders freely acknowledges that in the past he was many things – violent, untrustworthy, manipulative, self-centered, and a poor husband, father, son, brother and friend. Today, however, Sanders is in long-term recovery and will share his story with a private group, as well as with the general public.
Water main repairs are scheduled
Geary County Emergency Management passed along information. Customers may experience little to no water from 8 am to 5pm on Monday August 26th, Tuesday August 27th and Wednesday August 28th . Water mains will be closed for short periods of time to allow for Valve Replacement. The affected areas in...
Robert Ott honored as Government Engineer of Year
The City of Manhattan’s former Public Works Director, the late Robert K. Ott, was recently honored posthumously with the Government Engineer of the Year Award by the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE). The award is based on several professional criteria, including engineering achievements (significant accomplishments and career highlights),...
515 Report with Interim City Manager Gerry Vernon
Thoughts from the Interim City Manager – There is an effective system in place to handle the issues raised by our residents. City staff keep systems functioning to provide services to our residents and visitors. Inherent in providing those services, issues often arise that need to be addressed. When issues occur, it is most efficient for customers to contact City staff about that issue. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, then the City Manager can weigh in to possibly find a resolution. If the issue cannot be resolved by the City Manager, then at that time, the Commission should consider the issue.
Judge grants final approval of settlement in Wichita gang list lawsuit
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A federal judge has approved a proposed settlement resolving a class action lawsuit against the Wichita Police Department for its gang list. The federal lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Progeny, a local juvenile justice group. According to the lawsuit, WPD's gang list includes 5,200 people, 1,700 active members, 3,000 inactive, and 221 gang associates. The suit claimed police target people on the list with frequent stops and searches over minor traffic violations. It also says there's a minimum bail of $50,000 if charged with a violent crime.
College Gameday crew forgets Kansas State could easily be the Big 12 Champion
College football is back which means every college football fan's favorite Saturday show is back. ESPN's College Gameday made its return today with the return of fan-favorite or fan foe depending on what side you are on Pat McAfee and newcomer and newly retired Alabama coach Nick Saban. With so...
Kansas football preparing to tackle high expectations with a “championship mindset”
Kansas football enters its 2024 campaign with some of the highest expectations in the program’s history. It's no secret that the Jayhawks are predicted to be much better than seasons past. Kansas was ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press Preseason Poll, Kansas' first preseason appearance in the poll...
FFA showcases diverse skills from farming to woodworking at State Fair
Future Farmers of America is gearing up for their big show next weekend at the Nebraska State Fair, "but folks show both weekends", explains Ryan Hassebrook. "Our numbers are up from where they've been in the previous years", Hassebrook says, with 219 FFA chapters coming to the Nebraska State Fair.
Storm chances continue into Monday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - As we start a new work week, and the first day of school for many, we are looking at rain and storm chances. Some showers will linger across southeast Wyoming this evening, before tapering off close to midnight. Some clouds do linger through the night. Low temperatures be down into the 50s and 60s for most locations. Some cooler spots west of the Continental Divide.
Nebraska Cornhuskers nation rallies around Harper Murray after ESPN E60 release
To say that Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star Harper Murray had a rough go of things since her team ended its season in a straight set loss to Texas for the National Title would be an understatement. When ESPN’s newest E60 documentary, No Place Like Nebraska released on Sunday evening, the Huskers’ massive fan base saw just how rough a go it was.
Ex-Nebraska Star Thrilled by Florida State’s Shocking Loss
Former Nebraska kicker Drew Brown expressed joy over Florida State's shocking loss to Georgia Tech in a Week 0 matchup. The Seminoles were favored to win after an undefeated 2023 season, but they imploded, losing 10.5 point favorites against an underdog. Brown's light-hearted response indicated that he was relieved the embarrassing loss did not belong to Nebraska, striking a chord with many Husker fans who rallied behind his sentiment. This incident ignited conversations about past Nebraska failures under coach Scott Frost, particularly a crucial Week 0 loss that led to his eventual firing.
Tennessee man arrested with 40 pounds of drugs on I-80 in Nebraska
Nebraska State Troopers found 40 LBs of Meth during an I-80 Traffic Stop. According to NSP, they arrested a Tennessee man after finding 40 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on I-80 near Gretna. Friday morning, a trooper saw a Ford F-150 failing to maintain its lane and...
Car flips onto its roof after crash in east Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - First responders were called to a rollover crash near 84th and Holdrege streets on Sunday. Lincoln Police said the crash occurred at around noon. According to a reporter at the scene, at least two cars were involved in the crash. This incident is still under investigation....
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