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Randolph PRIDE event brings region and community together
Every year on the weekend before the 4th of July, the Randolph PRIDE event is always the town’s most attended event as the town celebrates freedom with a number of events that brings the town together and several from across the region. Randolph PRIDE is headlined by its antique...
With more rain in forecast, Flood Watch issued for Topeka and vicinity
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With more rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service office in Topeka has issued a Flood Watch for much of northeast and east-central Kansas. The Flood Watch is scheduled to be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning in Shawnee, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee, Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Riley counties.
Local students experience hands-on adventures in STEM program
Jul. 2—USD 383's Summer STEM program came to a close Thursday after three weeks of providing hands-on experiences to local students. More than 200 kids participated in three activities of their choosing, each one lasting about a week. They flew drones, coded robots, built race cars, performed crime scene investigation, learned food science, developed critical thinking through games and more. ...
Arson blamed for $50,000 apartment fire early Monday in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A fire early Monday at an apartment building in Manhattan has been ruled an arson, Riley County Police officials said. The blaze was reported around 6:44 a.m. Monday at a three-story apartment building in the 2500 block of Stagg Hill Road, on the southwest side of Manhattan.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive to take place next week in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 21st annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is set for next week in Manhattan. First-responders in Riley County will take part in the annual event, which features what organizers called a “friendly competition to determine who can recruit the most blood donors.”. The...
Kansas Construction Pension Fund Receives $43.1M PBGC Grant
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation approved a $43.1 million grant on Friday for the Kansas Construction Trades Open End Pension Trust Fund, a pension fund for construction workers based in Topeka, Kansas. The pension plan covers 8,145 participants and had been in critical status. According to the plan’s Form 5500...
Storms and cooler weather for midweek
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a cold front moves through south central Kansas, the chances for storms will return to the state and much cooler temperatures are set to overspread the region for the middle of the week. Severe weather threats are low for the immediate area, but gusty winds and torrential rain can be expected.
Kansas gov. ceremonially signs off on tax plan
HOLTON (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly traveled to two northeast Kansas cities on Tuesday to ceremonially sign a tax cut package. Kelly signed off on Senate Bill 1 in the cities of Hiawatha and Holton on Tuesday, July 2, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The bill modifies income tax […]
Export experts to meet with Kansas businesses on statewide tour
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming talk series aiming to show off international exporting opportunities to Kansas businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s (KDC) International Division revealed the plans for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable series on Tuesday, July 2. This will be a monthly series starting in July and […]
KS Governor announces Administration appointments on Tuesday
(TOPEKA, Ks.) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that she has appointed seven people to new positions for the month of July. According to the Governor's Office, Linda Jeffrey from Topeka has been appointed to the Washburn University's Board of Regents. The purpose of the Board...
Plunkett’s Pest Control acquires McKinzie Pest Control, expanding Kansas presence
Plunkett’s Pest Control Inc. announced its acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control Tuesday morning. McKinzie Pest Control is a longtime family-owned business with regional offices in Manhattan and Emporia. According to a written release, the acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control "represents a significant milestone for Plunkett’s Pest Control," which is growing and expanding its presence in Kansas.
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