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Hays USD 489 BOE hears summer construction update
The Hays USD 489 superintendent updated the school board on district construction projects at the board's meeting on Monday. Work is progressing on the bond projects at Roosevelt Elementary School and Hays High School, Superintendent Ron Wilson said. The board members will tour the construction sites at their August retreat.
Russell crews work to restore power after storm
From the City of Russell... Our system experienced a fault impacting customers from N. Lincoln to N. Fossil and East 8th Street to Wichita Avenue. Crews are enroute. To replace three power poles broken during last night's severe wind, crews will need to cut power that will impact customers from Luray Street south, including rural customers. The outage will occur approximately 2:30 pm and last 15 minutes. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crews work safely to repair the damage.
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
FSCC CDL Success Story: Meet Eli Meyers and Tyler Bailey!
Eli and Tyler just completed their CDL certificates at Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) in only 6 weeks. When asking what made Eli Meyers of Paola, KS what brought him to the FSCC CDL program, Eli said; “I chose FSCC because I’ve heard great things about the school, and it was the most affordable school in the area. Before I enrolled in the CDL program, I had zero experience with driving trucks and didn’t know what to expect. I am very happy with my time at FSCC and learned more than I ever imagined. The instructors were great and made sure that I left with plenty of real-world practice under my belt. I decided to get a CDL because I am going to be a lineman. I ended up getting paired with another kid my age that was also becoming a lineman. I got to build a great relationship with my partner and my instructor.”
SFD responds to grass fire at Centennial Road/Cloud Street in Salina
Multiple Salina Fire Department crews responded to a grass fire at approximately 5:15 p.m. Monday. The flames were quickly extinguished. The direct cause of the fire is unknown. Salina Fire Department Battalion Chief Kirk Stover reminds residents to properly dispose of cigarettes instead of throwing them next to the road.
There are big plans for Third Thursday
This Thursday July 18th, Downtown Manhattan will host a major event. Patrons can expect a record number of artists, entertainers and hands on fun with 50 vendors and artists lining Poyntz Avenue!. The first annual Plein Air (painting outdoors) on Poyntz will see 24 artists competing for a cash prize...
Southwest Kansas nonprofits showcase services at annual fair
GARDEN CITY — The weather was so hot Friday in southwest Kansas, the glue sticks in Ariana Wheat’s crafts bin melted. Wheat participated in the fourth annual nonprofit fair in Garden City hosted by the Western Kansas Community Foundation. The fair featured more than a dozen nonprofit agencies from the Garden City area to promote […] The post Southwest Kansas nonprofits showcase services at annual fair appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
City of Lawrence mulls allowing alcohol to be consumed on the go downtown
Patrons could soon be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages as they roam certain areas of downtown Lawrence. With KU football games slated for Kansas City for at least the upcoming season while Memorial Stadium undergoes major renovations, “the City Commission asked staff to work with stakeholders to look into a Common Consumption Area (CCA) for Downtown Lawrence,” according to the meeting agenda.
Purple Reign, Led By Jacob Pullen Takes On The Frank Mason-Led Mass Street In First Ever Wheat State Showdown
In the first ever Wheat State Showdown, Purple Reign, K-State alumni team, will play Mass Street, Ku alumni team, in a game to prepare for the $1 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament.
KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations
The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023, before last year’s season, and this year will share a similar schedule, according to a KU Athletics release. The renovations will give fans “a reimagined experience” of the iconic facility.
75th anniversary celebration of Kansas Merci Boxcar this Saturday
CORRECTION 10:08 a.m. Monday, July 17: Gov. Laura Kelly will not be attending this event. This weekend, the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Kansas Merci Boxcar, a gift from France in appreciation of American support, will be celebrated. The ceremony, which will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday...
BOE approves attorney contract and KASB policies
During Monday’s meeting, the USD 489 Board of Education reviewed its contract for the board attorney. Board attorney Bill Jeter said the contract has been in effect for nearly a decade. Before the contract, he was paid hourly and spent most of his time with the teacher and custodial union negotiations. However, when he was asked to start attending board meetings, a contract was set up for a flat rate for board meetings and work sessions rather than an hourly rate.
Storm bringing 70 mph winds cuts power to 10,000+ Topeka homes and businesses
A storm bringing 70 mph winds swept through the Topeka area Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without electrical power. More than 10,000 Topeka-area customers of the Evergy electrical utility lacked power at 8:15 a.m. as a result of 184 different outages, according to the power outage map website it maintains. By 5:45 p.m.,...
Couple leave Manhattan Penney’s store without paying for $980 of merchandise
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were searching for two individuals who stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise this past week from a Manhattan department store. The incident, which occurred on July 11, was reported at 2:46 p.m. Monday at the JC Penney store at 101 Manhattan Town Center. Riley...
West Ridge Mall restaurant pauses service
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local eatery Ta Co. is closing up shop for the time being at Topeka’s West Ridge Mall Monday as it shifts focus to another location in the city. Fans of Ta Co. will no longer be able to get food from the restaurant at West Ridge Mall’s food court as of July […]
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