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Tours of historic Topeka mansion open with 150th anniversary celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will be holding a 150th anniversary celebration next month for a historic park in Topeka. Sean Zears with the SCP+R announced in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 29 that community members are invited to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ward-Meade Mansion at Old Prairie […]
18-year-old Independence man dies in downtown scooter accident
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - An 18-year-old Independence man died Thursday morning, August 29, 2024, after his electric scooter collided with a pickup truck in downtown Independence, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).
Teen hit by vehicle in front of Children’s Mercy Park dies from her injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The teenager who was hit in front of Children’s Mercy Park has passed away as a result of her injuries according to police. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that the teenager struck near Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday evening has passed away as a result of her injuries. She has been identified as Summer Lynn, 17, of Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self believes his roster now has the starter-depth he's wanted
LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self isn’t sure if his consistent rotation this upcoming season will expand to 10 players. Self, speaking Wednesday during a Bleacher Report livestream interview, considers nine a possibility. Over the course of the offseason, the Jayhawks recruited well and added the depth they lacked at times last...
Overland Park Police clear area after suspicious object reported near synagogue
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The area near an Overland Park synagogue is back to normal after technicians responded to a report of a possible explosive. The Overland Park Police Department asked the community to avoid the area of 103rd and Conser St. around 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. Experts worked to determine if the report of a possible explosive near the Indian Creek Recreation Center was legitimate.
Wichita man arrested after pulling handgun during traffic stop
A Wichita man was arrested in Chase County early Thursday when the driver pulled out a handgun during a traffic stop. According to Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh, a Chase County deputy initiated a traffic stop at 1:38 a.m. on U.S. Highway 50 at the Flint Hills One Stop in Strong City. During the stop, the deputy was checking the driver for potential driving under the influence of drugs.
Wichita (Kansas) board approves facilities plan that calls for closing and consolidating many schools
The Wichita (Kansas) School Board has unanimously approved a facilities plan that calls for closings, consolidations and new “right-sized” buildings as the district responds to anticipated enrollment declines. The Wichita Eagle reports that the district may put a $450 million bond proposal before voters to pay for the...
September hunting seasons kick off afcross Kansas
(KOAM) - As September arrives, hunters across Kansas are gearing up for the start of various hunting seasons. From elk and deer to dove and teal, this month offers a wide range of opportunities for enthusiasts to engage in their favorite outdoor activities.
Car insurance is on the rise, Topeka dealer shares why
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Several factors are steering higher prices to buy and repair your cars. “Inflation does play a part, labor costs play a part, getting the parts from over seas and getting them checked at the ports in a timely matter. That all plays into what we deal with every single day,” said Lewis Toyota Parts Manger Brett Lewis.
Kansas felon accused of new drug violations
JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects including a Kansas felon on drug allegations. Just after 8:30a.m. August 25, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in rural Jackson on a Mazda pickup truck for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The vehicle occupants were identified as Timothy Charles Krogman, 66, and William Joseph Stewart, 70, both of Sabetha.
Local Farmers and Brewers Work Together to Produce All Shawnee County Beer
Roger and Jason Hamm, fourth and fifth generation Shawnee County farmers, have collaborated with John Dean, Brewmaster, and Alvaro Canizales, Head Brewer, at the Blind Tiger Brewery, to produce a brand new beer never before brewed. It is called Shawnee County Golden Ale. John and Al, the brewing team at the Blind Tiger, are quite proud of how it turned out.
Event set to provide resources to folks living outside in Lawrence
Nearly two dozen service agencies and organizations will be present at an event to provide services to people and pets who are living outside in Lawrence. The City of Lawrence’s Homeless Response Team is hosting the second Integrated Outreach event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the parking lot east of the Amtrak station at 413 E. Seventh St. in East Lawrence.
$2K reward offered for information about Lawrence bank robber
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A $2,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the conviction of the man who robbed a bank in Lawrence over the summer. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that it had offered a $2,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for a bank robbery in Lawrence, Kan.
Area native returns to serve Valley Falls Family Medicine
Valley Falls Family Medicine will gain a new doctor this month in Dr. Elizabeth Wolfe-Meyer, a Nortonville native who has returned home to serve her community following medical school and training. Dr. Wolfe-Meyer will fill the vacancy left behind by the retirement of Dr. Larry Campbell in April of 2021....
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