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Riggins 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 is 10 years old and has been excelling in the track and field game. […]
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...
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...
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.
CAMPBELL: Grasshopper populations in Kansas remain elevated
Weather patterns can have a significant impact on grasshopper populations year to year. Hot, dry summers increase the survival of nymphs and adult grasshoppers, leading to increased egg production during the growing season. Cool, wet weather promotes fungal pathogens that can reduce egg and nymph survival, but if the following spring is warm and wet, egg hatching will increase, and more nymphs survive. So, several years of hot, dry summers followed by warm, wet springs can eventually lead to large populations of grasshoppers in some regions.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/23)
BOOKED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Ashley Digennaro on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving with Expired License and No Insurance, bond set at $500 C/S or 18-hour OR. BOOKED: Charles Buck on Barton County District Court warrant for Contempt of Court, no...
Search continues for suspect in deadly Kan. BBQ gunfight
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police have not reported an arrest and continue asking the public for help to find a Kansas man accused in a deadly gunfight on Father's Day. On Tuesday, Wichita Police reported no new update on missing 33-year-old Eric Gonzalez-Gutierrez, who is wanted for violating his pre-trial restrictions. On June 21, he cut his ankle monitor, according to Wichita Police.
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