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Geary County Booking Photos July 24
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Kelly Williams, Aggravated failure to appear, arrested 07/23. Nyza Milligan, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24. Recent...
Report: Kansas hires former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland
Kansas reportedly hired former Iowa assistant coach Kelton Copeland as an analyst, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Sources: Kansas has hired former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland as an analyst,” Thamel wrote on Twitter. “He will assist with the wide receivers, as a late addition to the 2024 staff. Copeland has worked at Iowa, Northern Illinois […] The post Report: Kansas hires former Iowa assistant Kelton Copeland appeared first on On3.
Feeling more like July, hazy conditions
Another cool morning with temperatures falling into the middle to upper 60s. Just like the last two mornings, we could see some patchy fog development in some areas as winds are light and variable. Heat looks to build in today as temperatures reach into the middle 90s. This is the...
Why there was an air of hope in Atchison that Amelia Earhart’s plane has been found
Tony and Lloyd Romeo, along with other Amelia Earhart researchers and enthusiasts, gathered in Atchison’s Fox Theatre to discuss Earhart’s disappearance and possible theories on finding the plane.
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. ...
When Topeka-area schools will have their first day of classes in August
August brings finding the perfect pen while back-to-school shopping, meeting new teachers, making new friends and, for some students, attending their first day of school in a new unfamiliar place. Superintendents at multiple school districts shared their excitement for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, which will begin in mid-August. With the first day of...
Hoffman leaves McPherson Opera House
MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Opera House Executive Director Karissa Hoffman has given her resignation to Board President Denise O’Connor-Munsey, effective August 9, 2024. While we are sad to see Karissa leave, she is heading on to a new opportunity in Lindsborg, and we know she will continue to have a positive impact on our communities.
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...
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.
See thousands of custom and classic cars at KKOA Leadsled in Salina this week
The largest custom car show in the United States is back in central Kansas this week as the 44th annual Kustom Kemps of America Leadsled Spectacular descends on downtown Salina. More than 2,000 entrants were in last year's event that takes place each July, featuring show cars, trucks, drag machines, bicycles, vendors, bands and more over four days in and around Oakdale Park. ...
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...
Concerts at the Corner Music Series at Mark Arts
Mark Arts is hosting Concerts at the Corner this Fall, a three-week concert series featuring local and regional musicians. Tickets are reasonable at $3 for Mark Arts members and $5 for General Public. The series will be held outside in the Mark Arts sculpture garden and is open to the public. The venue will also offer food options, the Xclusive mobile bar, and kids’ activities.
Shawnee Mission School District moves to comply with Kansas fire safety requirement
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Shawnee Mission School District will pay thousands of dollars to comply with fire safety requirements. During Monday’s school board meeting, members discussed the requirement that the fire safety system of all buildings used for district programs need to have the system inspected quarterly instead of annually.
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