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New Oakland pool will open for one weekend
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) is showing off a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood Friday. The SCP+R posted to social media on Aug. 16 of the newly finished $4 million pool in the Oakland area. The pool will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 24 and will […]
Helping Hands needs help! HHHS dog kennels full following Wednesday’s storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Helping Hands Humane Society has its hands full after the Aug. 14 storms. The shelter’s dog kennels are full. The shelter took in an additional 12 dogs and two cats likely scared off by Wednesday’s storms. Staff was down to five open kennel spaces for dogs on Thursday, by Friday, Aug. 16 HHHS says its kennels are overflowing.
KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
The University of Kansas is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market. For months, 1420 Crescent Road was in limbo following the closure of McLain’s in the spring of 2023. KU Endowment purchased the property from Axiom Jayhawk LLC in March.
City Council recommends changes to short-term rentals ordinance
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita’s City Council is recommending changes to the ordinance on short-term rentals and will discuss the issue in its meeting on Aug. 20. The proposed changes come after shootings have happened and short-term rentals rented for parties for minors. On Sept. 12, City Council approved new rules for owners of short-term rentals to be licensed with the city. Under those changes, short-term rentals are subject to inspections by the city, based on complains.
Five Guys poised to open relocated Overland Park burger franchise
Construction on a new burger restaurant in Overland Park will wrap up soon in the former home of a pizza shop. Burger chain Five Guys appears poised to open its new Overland Park location in September, after relocating from further south on Metcalf Avenue. Five Guys will now operate at...
Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for murder at Overland Park gas station
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting. On July 31, 2022, the Overland Park Police Department said it was called...
Two Holton residents arrested for meth distribution after search warrant in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Holton residents were arrested for distribution of methamphetamine after a search warrant in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies served a search warrant on a residence south of Holton at 22321 Q Rd. As a result,...
Nursing homes are fighting new staffing rules. Advocates say they’re essential.
The call came late one night in February, from the Kansas City-area nursing home where Georann Whitman’s 86-year old mom was living. “They said that they had found her on the floor,” Whitman recalled. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.”
Final night of Demo Derby wraps up CKFF entertainment
The final night of the Central Kansas Free Fair demolition derby concluded with an action packed night that was highlighted by the Modified team show feature event. Ten total teams battled for the top spot, and the $10,000 top. prize. In all $23,000 of total purse money was up for grabs in the event. Eight teams automatically qualified for the feature event by winning their one on one ...
Multiple vehicle crash in Geary Co. impacts I-70
Update 9:20 a.m.: The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says lanes on I-70 have been cleared and construction zone traffic has been resumed. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning motorists of a multiple-vehicle crash on I-70 in Junction City. At 8:07 a.m., the GCSO took to social media to warn […]
PRCA Rodeo Results- Night Two
The Inter-State Rodeo is officially in the books, with the final results in for the riders. Quintonn Lunsford claims the top spot in bareback riding with 73 points, with Bryce Eck in 2nd place with 70 points. In steer wrestling, Tucker Ravenscroft takes 1st with 4.2 seconds, with Emmett Edler...
TSCPL to host Lisa Scottoline for author talk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library is ready to welcome another best selling author. Lisa Scottoline has been writing since the 1990s. She’ll discuss her most recent book, “Truth about the Devlins,” during her Sept. 30 visit to Topeka. Librarians Cadie Maas...
Learning together: This school year will be a year of firsts for this new Wichita teacher
In Room B-16 at William Allen White Elementary School, Raign PanKratz is wearing a bright pink dress — her favorite color — and earrings that look like pencils. She presses play on her Disney-tunes playlist and checks her class roster. And as she greets her kindergartners and their...
NCCC board continues search for new member at August meeting
(KOAM) - The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees is searching for a new member after Timothy Heenan, who was selected to fill a vacancy, withdrew his acceptance. The board has invited applications for the position.
Leavenworth High School rolls out relaxed dress code with hopes of boosting attendance
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — High school students in Leavenworth are going back to school in style and comfort. The Leavenworth High School is rolling out a relaxed dress code for the 2024 school year. "Our three focus areas here are academics, attendance and attitudes," Leavenworth High School Principal James Vanek...
Friday forecast: Isolated thundershowers this afternoon/evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story is the potential for showers/storms this afternoon into the evening hours. While most spots will remain dry, any storms that pass through the area could be severe with a hail/wind threat. The weekend is expected to be dry with a slight chance of storms that may return late Sunday night into Monday morning.
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