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Lenexa city staff recommend permit denial for homeless services center
According to a release on the city's website, and a statement from reStart, city staff will recommend the denial of the special use permit, which would turn a La Quinta Inn into a homeless center.
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
Rece Davis Picks Surprise Big 12 Team as No. 4 Seed in the College Football Playoff
The Big 12 may be headed for the most unpredictable season in recent college football memory, so the predictions from the experts are all over the map. There are at least half a dozen teams that believe they can win the Big 12, if not more. And one of those six is getting some love from an ESPN favorite.
Get Down in T-Town organizers join the 27 News Morning Show ahead of event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News’ Matthew Johnstone gets the low down on the Get Down in T-Town event happening Saturday, Aug. 17 at Evergy Plaza with S.J. Hazim and Cash Melly. The event will have a variety of activities for kids and live music later in the evening. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, you can bring your […]
Derby 8th grader spends summer vacation painting 100 city fire hydrants
DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Derby 8th grader is being recognized for spending his free time this summer repainting local fire hydrants. Derby Fire and Rescue says Cannon M. spent his summer riding his bike around the city, painting fire hydrants. He recently completed his 100th hydrant. The fire department...
Daily Delivery: Chris Klieman pushes Kansas State football upward
Many thought Kansas State football could never replicate the success it enjoyed under Bill Snyder, but heading into Year Six of the Chris Klieman Era, it's clear he's getting the job done. Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $9.95. Are you subscribing to...
Salina annual ultrathin bonded asphalt project Aug. 15-16
On Thursday through Friday, August 15 through 16, APAC Shears of Salina will begin the City of Salina’s annual ultrathin bonded asphalt surface project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:. Motorists are urged to avoid work zones altogether or proceed with caution for the safety of the crews...
Local chiropractor released from prison earlier this week
A local chiropractor who was found guilty of sexual battery on a patient in April was released earlier this week from house arrest. Kenyon Erickson, who owned Erickson Chiropractor in Aggieville, was sentenced to 12 months in prison back on May 21. Erickson and the court came to an agreement...
Brooke Otto’s choice to transfer to Kansas soccer gave coach Nate Lie one of his captains
LAWRENCE — There’s a lot that’s new for Kansas soccer head coach Nate Lie this year. Not only is he about to embark on a new season Thursday, on the road at South Dakota State, but 2024 will be his first season at the helm for the Jayhawks. He took the job after spending...
Marion prosecutor, wary of liability, wrote self-serving memos after raid on Kansas newspaper
By: Sherman SmithKansas Reflector Marion County Attorney Joel Ensey received immediate advice from the special prosecutor who later cleared police in the raid TOPEKA —…
Nevada soccer opens season with a win at Big 12's Kansas State
The Nevada soccer team opened its season with a message to the Mountain West with a 2-1 win in Big 12 territory, topping Kansas State in a road game in Manhattan, Kas. Emily Rich assisted on both of Nevada's goal to stake the Wolf Pack to a 2-0 lead early in the second half before the team secured the season-opening victory in a game that was scheduled last week.
Evergy crews work to restore power for 37,000 Kansans
Update 4:09 p.m.: Evergy announced in a news release its crews have restored power for more than 85% of customers that were impacted by Wednesday night’s severe storm. According to Evergy, 37,000 customers lost power due to the storm. As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, fewer than 5,000 customers are still without power. Newton areas. […]
Gov. Kelly discusses $2B tax reform bill, Medicaid expansion, national politics
Following multiple ceremonial bill signing events held in Leavenworth and Holton, Governor Laura Kelly called Salina Post to discuss the present and long-term impacts of tax reform, the possibility of Medicaid expansion in 2025, her reflections on the state's current financial standing, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential move across state lines.
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