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Topekans give feedback on Huntoon Street road project
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Looking to improve roads in Topeka, the city and their design team held an open house at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for a road project on Huntoon Street, between Gage Boulevard and Harrison Street. Although this open house wasn’t to show off what the project looks like. It was […]
Kansas State sends three Wildcats to Paris for the 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are upon us and the whole world is ready to watch their athletes compete for the pride of their country. It is the sports event of the year as it only comes around every four years. Granted this Olympics comes three years after the last ones after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Fork in the Road: Stacy’s offers down-home comfort food off I-70 near Junction City
GRANDVIEW PLAZA, Kan. (WIBW) - Travelers on interstate highways don’t always have a lot of options when it comes to finding a bite to eat. Chain restaurants dominate the interstate system, offering the same food items from Toledo to Topeka to Tucumcari. But there are exceptions, and one of...
Paxton: Please fill out housing survey
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City of Hutchinson Housing Program Coordinator Carissa Paxton spoke to the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday about the survey that is out for anyone in the county to take. "What I am asking for is participation in the Reno County Housing Survey," Paxton said. "Reno...
Feedback at community meetings is against zoning
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Administrator Randy Partington attended the meetings in Arlington and Pretty Prairie this week where the idea of zoning the parts of Reno County that are currently unzoned was the topic. First, county staff explained what zoning does. "Mark Vonachen did a quick overview, high...
Riggins Jr. to represent Topeka Blazers in 2024 Junior Olympics
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Every Olympic athlete’s dream is to achieve a gold medal at the worlds biggest event in sports, and Topeka native, Brian Riggins, is starting his journey for that very dream right here in the Capital City. Brian Riggins Jr. is 10 years old and has been excelling in the track and field […]
Riley County Fair begins a five-day run
The Riley County Fair opens at the County Fairgrounds on Thursday. 10:00 am Enter and Judge Open Class Garden/Crops/Flowers/Plants. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H and Open Class Geology. 10:00 am Enter and Judge 4-H Forestry. 1:00 pm Enter and Judge 4-H Horticulture & Landscape Design. 1:00 pm Enter and...
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.
After 51 years, this Overland Park pool is saying goodbye
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A staple of summer fun for more than 50 years, a popular pool is closing for good. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department announced on Tuesday that Bluejacket Pool will permanently close after this outdoor pool season on Aug. 6, 2024. “The pool has...
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...
RCPD: $1,030 in merchandise taken from Manhattan business
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged theft from a retailer in Manhattan. Just before 7:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report of theft in the 400 block of Hummels Place, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Bomgaars reported two unknown suspecs left the establishment with...
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...
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