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Rep. Sharice Davids Highlights Kansas Trap Shooter Derrick Mein’s Journey Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas’ sole athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting. This is his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal win at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
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.
Concerns grow over wildfires getting closer to oil wells in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – There are new concerns about how close wildfires can get to oil and gas wells in Kansas. A study from UC-Berkeley found that from 1984 to 2019, there were five times more wells in wildfire burn areas. There are also more people living near wells. The study finds there’s double the […]
Olathe woman injured after Lee’s Summit vehicle tailgates SUV along K-10
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - An Olathe woman was injured in a collision on K-10 southwest of Lawrence after a Lee’s Summit vehicle tailgated and then rear-ended an SUV. The Douglas County, Kansas, Sheriff’s Office says that around 3:50 p.m. on Friday, July 26, emergency crews were called to the area of K-10 and Wakarusa Dr., along the South Lawrence Trafficway near the Clinton Lake Youth Sports Complex, with reports of a 2-vehicle collision.
Hoisington man one of FHSU's 2024 Alumni Award recipients
Fort Hays State University will honor six exemplary alumni during Homecoming, which is scheduled for October 3-5. “This group of individuals demonstrates the versatility of our graduates across all fields and disciplines. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate them and acknowledge their incredible work,” said FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason.
'We have a housing shortage': Topeka wages are static as rentals costs rise
With the price of housing increasing at rates faster than wages can keep up, Topeka continues to face a city-wide affordable housing shortage. The Topeka Citywide Housing Market Study, published in July 2020, was conducted to find long-term solutions to the city’s lack of affordable housing. Four years later, Topeka still struggles to provide appropriate and affordable options for low-and-moderate income households. ...
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 […]
Commanding General discusses Fort Riley
Maj. Gen. Monte Rone told a Military Affairs Council Breakfast audience in Junction City this week that Fort Riley can't be a secret. Rone noted that his concern is always the single soldiers finding opportunities to do things, "finding unique ways that we can take care of all our Soldiers, especially single soldiers." He told the audience that their help is needed.
Senate Luxury Suites in Topeka condemned, doors shuttered
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Senate Luxury Suites hotel in downtown Topeka is shuttered after the city condemned the property on July 24. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols said the building was vacant but the city received multiple complaints of activity at the location. City Property Maintenance Unit (PMU) inspectors received a complaint on July […]
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
What to know as temperatures return to more than 100 degrees in Salina this week
Salina and central Kansas is expected to see more extreme heat in coming days with temperatures over 100 degrees forecasted to begin Monday. According to the area forecast discussion just before noon July 16, the Wichita office of the National Weather Service said conditions at the beginning of the week will "support high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for much of the week, with the hottest daytime highs ranging from 105-110 in the middle of the week in...
German-themed festival going strong five years at the Topeka Vendor’s Market
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The fifth annual Oktoberfest is coming back to the Topeka Vendor’s Market this fall. This celebration of German culture will happen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Topeka Vendor’s Market just east of the downtown area. Attendees can expect to find German style food and beer […]
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