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Shilling VP says shortages were not reason for Anderson work delay
The vice president of a local construction company is pushing back against a city official’s claim that material shortages caused a road project’s delayed completion date. Travis Shilling, vice president of Shilling Construction Company Inc., said Tuesday the complexity of the work on Anderson/Bluemont Avenue between 11th Street and Harris Drive was the reason it missed its original expected completion date of Aug. 16.
Nadjah Nicole makes Wichita debut
Singer and songwriter Nadjah Nicole performs at Walker’s Jazz Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 29, marking her Wichita debut. Based in Delaware, she came to national attention as a contestant on “The Voice” in 2015. Since then, she has continued to write, record and perform on both a national and international level.
Countdown to Kickoff: High-flying Sedgwick offense looks to carry Cardinals to deep run in 1A
SEDGWICK, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick Cardinals and their well-known passing attack compiled a 7-1 regular season in 2023. It was a strong season that ended in the second round of the postseason. Sedgwick is looking to make a deep run in Class 1A this season with weapons returning including...
Council approves bids for pool maintenance projects
(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council approved two bids for maintenance projects at the city's Aquatic Center when they meet last week. Torrey Brothers Construction, of Wamego, will paint the pool and refinish the mushroom features for a cost of $89,750. Preparatory work will begin this fall, with the pool to be painted next spring.
Douglas County Commission approves 2025 budget; property tax rate is lower but taxes will increase for some
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2025 budget, which includes a lower property tax rate than the current budget but will still increase taxes for many property owners. The approved budget lowers the mill levy to 41.298 mills from 44.209, a 2.91-mill decrease. The average assessed valuation for Douglas...
Atlantic Cape Alumnus and Men’s Basketball Standout David Coit Receives Scholarship to Play for NCAA Division I Kansas Jayhawks
Former Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Men’s Basketball standout David Coit recently received a full Division I scholarship to the University of Kansas for his senior year. Coit, who during his 2021-22 freshman year at Atlantic Cape helped lead the resurgent Buccaneers to the 2022 NJCAA Division III Region...
Crash west of Wichita spotlights concerns about intersection, stretch of road deemed dangerous
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A crash Wednesday morning at 135th Street West and Pawnee raises concerns about the intersection and a stretch of road near southwest Wichita. People who live near 135th and Pawnee say the danger comes with Pawnee being too narrow and they don’t feel safe driving that road.
McPherson Board of Public Utilities Breaks Ground on their New Water Treatment Plant
McPHERSON, Kan. — On August 27th 2024, The McPherson Board of Public Utilities marked the completion of their collection of projects known as the South Well Field Project (SWF) with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new water treatment facility. Over seventy people attended the event, including Kansas Senator Rick Wilborn and a representative from US Senator Marshall’s office.
High School Football Previews: Wichita Collegiate Spartans
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Collegiate Spartans are the next focus of our football previews. For the past four years, head coach Troy Black and company have only lost two games per season. “Just our ability to work as hard as we can and just no complaining,” said senior quarterback Harrison Simon. “We’ll just […]
Liberty schools pass policy prohibiting Critical Race Theory
The Liberty Elementary School District board has passed a new policy outlining content and teaching strategies that are restricted in classrooms. Approved by a 3-1 vote, the policy prohibits the ...
Topeka YMCA one step closer to acquiring building
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka’s YMCA is another step closer to claiming ownership of its building. The organization has been working to raise the funding to acquire the building at 3635 Southwest Chelsea Drive for a few years now. The Y claimed bankruptcy in 2021 after struggling to meet...
Lawrence food bank pauses services because of fire
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A food bank is putting a pause on its operations following a recent fire in downtown Lawrence. Just Food, a local non-profit in Lawrence, Kansas, announced Tuesday it would be halting production following a recent fire. “Due to an unfortunate fire at Chop Shop, we must...
PREVIEW: Junction City ready to return to winning ways in '24
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - The Junction City Blue Jays quickly put last season’s 6-4 record behind them. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t using last year’s shortcomings as motivation for the season ahead. “We wanna be better than we were last year,” senior lineman Petren...
Schwab calls the Pony Express faster than voting by mail
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab told 27 News on Wednesday that the Pony Express was faster than voting by mail. Schwab was advising against mailing ballots and said some ballots had shown up without being postmarked. “We had ballots show up in several counties on Election Day that weren’t postmarked,” Schwab said. “The […]
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