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JoCo OKs $3.7M to renovate Lenexa hotel into homeless shelter
The proposed homeless services center at a repurposed Lenexa hotel took another step forward last week, as a majority of county commissioners agreed to fund $3.3 million in renovations. The commission also voted to approve a 10-year agreement with reStart Inc., the Kansas City-based nonprofit tasked with operating and ultimately...
Bee Jays Open this Weekend at the NBC
The Liberal Bee Jays will play in the 2024 NBC World Series at Wichita State University. They play Saturday at 3pm against the Derby Twins, Sunday at 3pm against the San Diego Stars, and Tuesday night at 8:30 against the Boulder Collegians. The games will air on 1270 and 92.3.
These issues drove candidates to run for Shawnee County Commission District 2
Incumbent Kevin Cook and lifelong Topekan Robert Soria will face off in the Aug. 6 primary election for the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat. The seat, which covers the north-central and northeast parts of the county, has been held by Cook since January 2013. The winning Democrat will move forward to the Nov. 5 general election, where he would face Henry McClure, a Republican and lifelong Topekan. McClure is unchallenged in the GOP primary. ...
Cool Cars, Hollywood Star Headed to Salina
They are rolling across the Midwest, and across Kansas, with a final destination of Salina. Oakdale Park will be a a flurry of activity beginning Thursday as some of the most iconic vehicles of all time begin arriving in Salina in advance of one of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest. Cool cars and a cool Hollywood star are rolling into Salina as part of the 2024 Leadsled Spectacular. The popular car show will take over the park, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Kansas Department of Labor: Jobless rates, average wages, buying power all up
Jobless rates are up locally, areawide and statewide from May to June, but Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schulz says there was some good news in the latest monthly report. Schulz says average wages and buying power have both increased. Emporia’s jobless rate went from an even 3 percent to 3.8...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1731 – Handling CRP Ground…Weaning Calves Early
00:01:05 – CRP Program Reminders and FSA County Committees: Kicking off today’s show is Allison Womack, agricultural program specialist at the Kansas FSA, as she discusses CRP programs and county committee elections. We are also joined by K-State’s Ron Wilson as he shares how a scale company began in rural Kansas.
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
Four Cougars Earn National Scholar of the Year Awards
GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – Four student-athletes from Barton Community College received Academic Scholars of the Year by their respective sport organizations for the 2023-24 academic year. Lucas Constante of the men’s soccer team was recognized this past January in Anaheim, California, by the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Junior...
Legislative coffee hour in Larned this Thursday
The next Pawnee County coffee hour is at the Pawnee County Fair, 400 E. 18th, it is the Legislative coffee hour and includes a representative from Congressman Tracey Mann's office, local Sheriff, and Pawnee County Commissioners candidates.
Canvassing dates set for elections
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of County Commissioners set the canvassing dates for the Aug. 6 primary election for Aug. 14 and the Nov. 5 general election for Nov. 13. Those coincide with the commission's regular meeting dates in those months. They will begin the canvassing process at the Reno County Annex at 8 a.m. and then return at 4 p.m. after any necessary counting is completed on each of those days.
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