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Topeka shelter suspects more pets to be found following the Fourth of July
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Many pets dread the Fourth of July, due to the fireworks. And this year’s no different. Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) in Topeka says the number of lost pets is on par with last year. They expect the numbers to go up through the weekend. “Last year on this day, July 5th, […]
Truman would truly love a fur-ever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Truman is a truly sweet boy who would love to find a fur-ever home. The year-old male pit bull mix joined Emi Griess from Helping Hands Humane Society in a visit to Eye on NE Kansas. Emi said Truman came to the shelter as a stray, so they don’t know anything about his background. However, he has a gentle personality and enjoys his canine friends.
Emporia Walmart made a splash for local Children’s Miracle Network
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Emporia Walmart employees drenched themselves in water for a good cause. The retailer’s Emporia location is joining other Walmart stores across the country to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. To make sure this store met its goal, the store managers volunteered to let guests and co-workers dump buckets of ice […]
Second half of summer holds plenty of fun at Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We’re only midway through summer, which means plenty of fun still in store at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library. Diana Friend with TSCPL visited Eye on NE Kansas to run down activities that remain. She provided these highlights:. The Floor is Lava! art...
Baxter Springs enhances annual Light Up the Sky celebration with new attractions
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Baxter Springs is looking to take their annual Light Up the Sky celebration to another level. The city’s public works crew lead the fundraising and organizing efforts, getting 20 sponsors to donate to help put the celebration on. Previously the event took place on 19th St, but this year it’s returning to Kiwanis Park.
Adventure Cove at Lake Shawnee opens after early-season shutdown
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Adventure Cove at Lake Shawnee is set to reopen after being closed all season. A part of Lake Shawnee will finally open up, after being closed to unsafe water. According to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Facebook page, the Adventure Cove swim beach, as well as the inflatables, will open Saturday, […]
Lanes back open following three-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 at SE 10 St. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - All lanes are back open following a three-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 at SE 10th St. in Topeka, Kan. Kansas Highway Patrol and Topeka Police Department responded to an injury crash involving multiple vehicles on I-70 near SE 10th St. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
Equity Bancshares Completes Merger with KansasLand Bancshares
Equity Bancshares, the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, completed the acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, the parent company of KansasLand Bank. With this acquisition, Equity has added to its existing presence in Quinter, Kansas and expanded into Americus, Kansas. “We are delighted to welcome KansasLand customers and team members into...
Goss still concerned about manufacturing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss is still concerned about the manufacturing sector across the Midwest. "It's more moving sideways in terms of manufacturing, so I'm not real optimistic," Goss said as his latest survey was released this week. "There were, I guess, some things that were a little bit better. Exports were a little stronger than what we've seen, so I guess we could attribute some of the not-such-bad or not-weak numbers because of exports."
Pittsburg celebrates 4th of July and 71 years of Kiddieland
PITTSBURG, Kans. — There were plenty of smiles in Pittsburg Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July. The City of Pittsburg hosted a full day of celebrations in Lincoln Park and at Kiddieland. In fact, this year marks the 71st year of Kiddieland’s existence in Pittsburg. The day began with a Firecracker 5K bright and early this morning, a car show through the lunch hour, and radio-controlled airplane demos. There were also pickleball, cornhole, and disc golf tournaments, as well as lots of people enjoying those Kiddieland rides, all in the name of “fun.”
Foundation poured for Dollar Tree in east Emporia
It isn’t paving paradise to put up a parking lot, but construction in northeast Emporia is replacing the Family Fun Center with a Dollar Tree. With the foundation recently poured, Emporia city officials confirmed basic plans for a roughly 9,800 square-foot building at 920 East 12th, between Old Rum’s Liquor and Goodcents. A construction timetable is pending.
⚾ Maize South grad loves pitching angry
The will to win has put Jayce Meyer on another level for starting pitchers. It’s also made him angry. “As a pitcher, I would describe myself as being very intense and someone who throws with a little attitude,” the Maize South graduate said. “I like to pitch angry. For some people, if they try to pitch angry, they get too amped up and have a hard time focusing and throwing strikes. For me, when I bring some attitude and fire with me out to the mound, I feel like it unlocks a higher level of focus and makes me better. I throw with a lot of passion and I go out every time with one thing in my mind: I want to win.”
Proposed Douglas County budget would increase property taxes for most residents
Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. The budget doesn’t eliminate any current county services or payments to more than 40 community organizations, according to a county news release. Commissioners will also consider...
Liberty Hospital joins University of Kansas Health System
The merger between the Missouri community hospital and Kansas academic health center was met with resistance by some state lawmakers. Despite resistance from lawmakers in both Kansas and Missouri, Liberty Hospital has officially joined the University of Kansas Health System, executives announced Monday. Leaders of the health system announced the...
Boomtown continues to wow once more in Wamego
“That’s always a big hit with the K-Staters,” he said. “It actually took 5 years for us to find purple fireworks and once we did we had to use different chemicals just to get the display we wanted.”. Another popular display is the Oz display which fits...
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