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Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Wasted No Time Lashing Out At The 2024 Olympic Games Following Controversial Opening Ceremony That Featured Drag Queens
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker wasted very little time sharing his take on the controversial opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The games have officially started, marking its official launch with a massive opening ceremony, which at one point featured a parody of “The Last Supper” with drag queens.
Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Emporia Pavilions welcoming new businesses, signaling local retail growth
The Emporia Pavilions are on the verge of welcoming new businesses, signaling significant growth for the local retail scene. Special Projects Coordinator and interim RDA Director Jim Witt confirmed that Five Below is on track for a late August opening. Old Navy and Ulta will be joining them later this year.
Emporia Area Retired School Personnel Activities
As August approaches, teachers and staff will be headed back to the area schools. We wish for everyone to have a great school year. Some former staff members are going to be experiencing retirement for the first time. Emporia Area Retired School Personnel invite you retirees to become a part of our group. We promote educational, social, health, professional and economic issues in our area. We also encourage volunteerism through personal contributions and community service group activities. It is a great group for fellowship and friendship. We meet the second Friday of every month in the large meeting room at the Emporia Recreation Center at 11:45. All retirees (not just the ones from this year) are invited to attend. We have a meal, a program, and a short business meeting. Recent retirees will be receiving a personal letter of invitation soon.
Meet Eddie from Helping Hands Humane Society
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Every Friday we meet a furry friend in need of adoption from Helping Hands Humane Society. Eddie is a 7 year old pit bull mix. He’s going through heartworm treatment right now. Eddie is available to foster, or foster-adopt.
Kansas City psychiatrist wants to educate people about ADHD and mental health
Dr. Sasha Hamdani wears many hats: She is a local psychiatrist, makes content on several social media platforms about ADHD and mental health, and even created an app called Focus Genie to help people with ADHD manage their time. The Kansas City area psychiatrist's next adventure is to give her...
New Topeka pool could open soon as summer comes to a close
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans may soon be able to beat the heat at a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood. KSNT 27 News checked in with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) on Friday, July 26 to learn more about the progress being made at the city’s newest $4 million aquatic center. Sean Zears, an […]
‘She didn’t wanna meet me’ Travis Kelce laughed on podcast about Taylor Swift as fans celebrate unofficial anniversary
FANS are celebrating what they are calling the anniversary of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. It has been one year since Travis Kelce talked about trying to give Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet for the first time on the New Heights podcast. On Friday, fans pointed out that it...
New executive director of Family Promise of Lawrence resigns
Monique Wahba, recently named director of Family Promise of Lawrence, has resigned from her position because the role does not “align as well with (her) career goals” as she had anticipated, the organization announced Friday. Brenda Wahl, current director of operations and a staff member of FPL for...
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
Sgt. Greenlief Gets a Relentless Remuda War Horse
In late 2023 the men at War Horses for Veterans got a call—Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker had a Relentless Remuda horse that might fit their program. “Ty Smith with Solo Select heard that Trevor Brazile was looking to donate a horse and wanted to know the right place for it to go,” said medically retired Marine Sgt. Jake Greenlief, who is the War Horses for Veterans Ranch Manager and Director of Equine Management.
All-Kansas beer hits local shelves
HOLTON (KSNT) – A few Kansans are using a new beer law to support each others’ businesses. Thanks to a new Kansas law allowing microbreweries to sell directly to other businesses, Holton’s Willcott Brewing will start distributing to public vendors across northeast Kansas. Willcott brewing makes beer with all locally-sourced ingredients, and it’s hitting shelves […]
Blue Valley School Buzz: A second act of purpose
Retirement often sparks a search for a new purpose in life, and for Larry Jones, that purpose led him back to an unfilled passion. After 30 years of managing historic Kansas City venues like Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena, Jones wanted to make a deeper impact on his community. “I...
City receives grants to add murals to community
There has been talk among the community for a long time regarding the desire for more public art and soon, that will be one step closer to becoming reality. Last week, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $1,295,450 was awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, creative writing, murals, poetry and other creative projects. Grants were awarded in 42 counties, with funding going to counties in rural locations, including Seward County and the City of Liberal. Public Affairs Director Keeley Moree said the news of the grant is very exciting after so many discussions.
Madison’s Boomtown Cafe to close, future of Harry C’s Gasoline Alley to be evaluated
One eatery in downtown Madison is closing its doors, and the long-term future of another is unclear. Boomtown Cafe will close after lunch Aug. 2 after 14 months of operation. In a social media post, the restaurant says “we simply are not generating enough sales to support continued operations.” Owners are encouraging people who may be interested in taking over the Boomtown operations to reach out and discuss plans.
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