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Bentonville First Friday for July to host festival with WW2 plane flyover, followed by fireworks at Orchards Park
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville's First Friday event is set to take off with "A Salute to Service" culminating in a flyover by WW2-era Mustang planes on July 5. The First Friday event, presented by Walmart and hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI), is a monthly family-friendly event that welcomes as many as 10,000 people.
Man struck and killed by pickup in Royal Heights Neighborhood, was lighting fireworks in roadway
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — About 9:50 p.m. Thursday evening on Utica Ave near Brownell Ave in Royal Heights a male pedestrian was struck by a pickup alerting Joplin E-911.
Brace Yourself for a Shock on Your Missouri July Electric Bill
You might want to sit down for this. Have you received your electric bill yet this month? My Missouri bill that was formerly somewhat manageable has just exploded. Help. The website Energy Sage says the "average" energy bill for a Missouri household is around $144 per month. Obviously, there are many variables including what temperature you put your air conditioner on, the size of your Missouri space that you need to cool, etc. However, that number has been pretty accurate for our Missouri home...until now.
Missing children from Oklahoma found, OHP says; Amber alert canceled
TULSA, Okla. (KAKE) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said in an update later Friday morning that both children were located. TULSA, Okla. (KAKE) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert Friday morning for two missing children who were last seen with their mother in Tulsa. The OHP...
Doughnut shop needs different fly traps, confectioner needs deep clean after inspection
A local doughnut shop will have to buy a different style of fly trap after an inspection last week. A local candy maker will need to do some deep cleaning before its next routine inspection as well. Ellianna's Donut Shop, 1105 Grindstone Parkway, Suite 101, was using ribbon-style adhesive fly...
Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin shares the word on the world of wheat
Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin joined the Wheat’s on Your Mind podcast this week to share his perspectives on the 2024 harvest, the new wheat export marketing year, Kansans serving as industry leaders and more. No conversation with Gilpin can start in early July without commentary on harvest results....
Andover teacher dies after multiple battles with cancer
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A beloved teacher and coach at Andover Central High School passed away on Friday. Rita Frakes taught for 41 years in total, 19 of which were spent in the halls and softball field of Andover Central High School. She bravely battled cancer during the last several...
📸 Play Day in the Park — A local Fourth of July tradition
With the mild 80-degree temperatures, hundreds of Salina residents and visitors attended the Play Day in the Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. The City of Salina Parks and Recreation organized the event at Oakdale Park, serving hotdogs and chips while providing entertainment such as a bubble station, foam pit and sidewalk chalk.
Lake Shawnee hosts blues festival for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Lake Shawnee hosted Topeka’s largest 4th of July celebration. The 14th annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival featured five different bands throughout Independence Day. Blue Adame is a big blues fan, and never passes up an opportunity to enjoy it. “It’s a wonderful festival right here, right in your backyard,” he said. […]
Kan. shoplifter involved in fatal crash is going to prison
JOHNSON COUNTY —A woman involved in a deadly crash during a police chase is going to prison. Last week, Shyanne Canady, 23, was sentenced to 10-years in prison, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. In May she pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and second-degree murder, according to...
Firework stands torn down for the season
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Firework stands have been taken down in post-holiday cleanups. Topeka law states that fireworks are only to be sold between June 29 and July 4. With the holiday over, local stands have began their teardowns. Even with all kinds of weather over the past week, firework stands were successful.
4th of July fire burns Topeka mobile home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A mobile home fire late on the 4th of July holiday caused thousands of dollars in damages. According to a spokeswoman with the Topeka Fire Department, crews responded to a reported mobile home fire around 10 p.m. Thursday near 21st and Adams. When firefighters arrived, they found the fire had spread throughout […]
Kansas Supreme Court upheld conviction in April 2020 homicide case in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a conviction in an April 2020 homicide case involving three defendants in Topeka, Kan. The three defendants, Diquan Clayton, James Boatwright and Davontra Alston, had been charged in the shooting death of D’Angelo Payne. Kansas Supreme Court officials announced on...
Pedestrian struck, killed Thursday night in hit-and-run in Overland Park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Overland Park are searching for the driver wanted in connection to a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead. A police spokesperson said officers were dispatched to the crash around 11 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of W. 95th Street and Hadley. Officers...
KCK dance group puts Latin flair on Fourth of July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the nation comes together to celebrate Independence Day, a local group is taking center stage to highlight what makes America so unique. “America is a big melting pot of different diversities and cultures,” Kimberly Gonzalez said. She is a member of Grupo Folklórico...
Stafford County Eco Devot and Catholic Charities welcome refugee family
In a display of community support and solidarity, Stafford County Economic Development has co-sponsored a refugee family from Venezuela, giving them a new home and a fresh start in Southwest Kansas. This initiative, led by Ryan Russell, executive director of Stafford County Economic Development, and facilitated by Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, exemplifies the profound impact co-sponsorship can have on both refugee families and the communities that welcome them.
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