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Parent speaks out after McPherson daycare leaves 1-year-old son outside
Parent speaks out after McPherson daycare leaves 1-year-old son outside. A McPherson mother is speaking out after she says her one-and-half-year-old son was left outside and walked a block away from his home daycare last week.
Kansas Man Exonerated After Saying He Was Framed for Murder By Woman Who Took Care of His Elderly Dad
In the final moments of her life, 45-year-old Kathleen Schroll placed a haunting phone call. Schroll called her mother in the early morning hours of April 7, 2008 and reported that Pete Coones — the son of an elderly man she had taken care of for years before his death — had broken in and was killing her husband, Carl Schroll, 64.
Arts & the animals combine to create a fun event at the Topeka Zoo
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Arts and the animals will come together in a fun weekend event at the Topeka Zoo. Wildly Creative: Arts with the Animals will offer dancing, crafts, songs and more from various community partners. Ballet Midwest is one of several groups that will be at the event to entertain.
Energy & money saving ideas from Evergy
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Extreme summer heat and bitter blasts of cold air in the winter can add extra money to your energy bills. Natalie Gray, manager of products and services for Evergy, joined Eye on Northeast Kansas to talk about money saving ideas. Evergy offers various rebates for heating and cooling upgrades, along with insulation and air sealing rebates.
Paranormal Cirque shows at West Ridge Mall called off
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An out-of-the-ordinary circus due to visit the capital city later this fall for a series of shows at West Ridge Mall won’t be coming after all. Casey Richardson, West Ridge Mall’s manager, told 27 News, following a written information request, the Paranormal Cirque II show will not be coming to the mall. […]
ICT nominated for best small airport in the U.S. for fourth time
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport has been nominated once again for the best small airport in the country. ICT is among 20 small airports across the United States that are home to smaller, friendly airports that take some of the headaches out of travel.
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.
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