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Republican Rally will be at Blu Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday night
There is an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates of the republican party on Wednesday, July 24. The event will be at the Blu Restaurant and Bar at 602 N. Washington St in Junction City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Candidates from the republican party that will be there are the candidates that are up for election in the primary election on August 6.
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...
Donate or pick up used furniture during Furniture Amnesty Day
Furniture Amnesty Day is set for this Friday, July 26 in Manhattan's City Park starting at 8 AM. This is a free community event that gives people the opportunity to donate or pick up used furniture at no cost. Anyone can participate. According to a City social media announcement registration...
NHRA drag racing great John Force released from hospital 1 month after fiery, 300-mph crash
PHOENIX (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force has been discharged from the hospital where he was undergoing rehabilitation for a traumatic brain injury sustained in a fiery, 300-mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. The 75-year-old was released from Barrow Neurological Institute, according to a statement from John Force Racing on Tuesday. “He finally gets to sleep in his own bed,” Ashley Hood, one of Force’s daughters, said in the statement. The 16-time Funny Car champion suffered traumatic brain injury and other injuries, including a fractured sternum, in the crash during the first round of Funny Car eliminations in June.
CBK celebrates first anniversary of Circle High School branch
The early morning buzz at Circle High School in Towanda, Kan., often includes students and teachers conducting banking transactions at the Citizens Bank of Kansas branch at CHS. August marks the one-year anniversary of the branch — the second high school branch for the Wichita-based bank. Four student-interns staff the...
Ravens Gearing Up for Fall Camp
Fall camp begins for Red Raven football in less than two weeks, and the team is hard at work to hit the ground running. The players have been conditioning and continuing to work out at home during the month away from campus. Head coach Nick Dobler says it's important for the entire group to meet expectations.
Oklahoma State QB Transfers to Emporia State
A signal caller with experience in the Big 12 will soon be suiting up for Emporia State. Gunnar Gundy has officially transfered to Emporia State, following three seasons playing for his father at Oklahoma State. Gundy redshirted during his freshman season, and played in four games in each of the...
Care to Share Golf Tournament: Golf, Auction, Raffle, Live Music on July 27
Join Care to Share for a fun filled day while supporting your favorite golfer and Care to Share THIS Saturday, July 27th starting at 7am!. *A Community Smashburger lunch & Brickstreet BBQ Dinner, both requesting a freewill donation!. *Silent and Live Auction Items. *50/50 Raffle. *Live music featuring Vic Vaughan...
Stadium options grow for NFL's Chiefs as they review Missouri, Kansas proposals
(The Center Square) – The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs told his team to focus on one game at a time during a visit to training camp this week, but multiple stadium issues are gaining his attention. During a press conference at the team’s training camp at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph, Clark Hunt, chairman and chief executive officer of the Chiefs, acknowledged the team is reviewing multiple options after renewal of a sales tax for 40 years was defeated by Jackson County...
Bids hit $3 million for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction nears end
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The final hours of the auction for Heartland Motorsports Park are here with bids on the race track now reaching into the millions of dollars. Heartland Motorsports Park is currently up for auction in Topeka from the owner Chris Payne with Shelby Development LLC. The property, which has an appraisal value […]
McPherson City Commissioners Approve Bid from Pearson Golf Construction to Replace TCGC Irrigation System
McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a $2.88 million bid from Pearson Golf Construction of Baldwin City to replace the irrigation system at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Five companies submitted bids on the project, the most interest show in a Public Lands and Facilities project in...
UKHS St. Francis Campus receives national recognition for stroke care
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas Health System (UKHS) St. Francis Campus has received national recognition for high-quality stroke care. According to the UKHS St. Francis Campus officials, the campus has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to national recognized, research-based guidelines, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Husted begins ministry at First United Methodist Church
Multiple churches in Liberal have been seeing new faces heading up congregations this year, and the First United Methodist Church is the most recent to make such a change. Recently, Rusty Husted was announced as the church’s new pastor. As he tells it, his path to becoming a pastor started at a rather early age.
Pittsburg City Commission reviews funding for Blue Spoon Project
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The City of Pittsburg Commission will meet today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) regarding Blue Spoon Properties, LLC.
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