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‘Intense damage’: Topeka picking up after storm
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Last night a storm caused ‘intense damage’ to parts of north Topeka. City Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala took to social media to inform Oakland residents of the current situation. According to Valdivia-Alcala, there was intense damage to the Oakland, north Topeka and Potwin areas. Valdivia-Alcala said public works crews are assessing damage and […]
Latest City Council decision could bring a new apartment complex to Downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The recent additions of restaurants, shops, and places to work have helped breathe some new life into Downtown Topeka, but some feel there is still something missing. Topeka City Council’s latest move could be the next step in the district’s revitalization. The city recently...
Goddard City leaders put off vote on substantial water rate increase
GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) - Following pushback from residents, the Goddard City Council opted to put off a vote on a substantial water rate increase. Last Monday, city leaders tabled the proposal for a month. The proposed water rate would nearly double what most people pay, from $8.50 per unit to...
Income and Expense Questionnaires Mailing This Week
As part of the annual reappraisal process mandated by the State of Kansas, the Riley County Appraisers office is conducting a survey of multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties. Income and expense questionnaires will be mailed this Thursday, August 15th to Riley County properties in those categories. “We are studying trends in the local real estate market regarding rent prices, occupancy, and operating expenses, and we respectfully request participation from property owners,” explained Riley County Appraiser Anna Burson.
Plan to repurpose Lenexa hotel into homeless shelter hits snag
Correction: This story has been updated to show the last point-in-time count was done in January. An earlier version incorrectly said that had been done in July. Plans for a proposed county homeless services center and shelter at a repurposed Lenexa hotel hit a major snag Wednesday with news that the city’s planning staff plans to recommend denial of a land use permit that would allow the center to operate.
City of Manhattan names new Director of Public Utilities
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Interim Manhattan City Manager Jason Hilgers announced the city’s newest Director of Public Utilities on Wednesday, August 14. The City of Manhattan added the current Utilities Director for Odessa, Texas, Kevin Niles. Niles will oversee the reconstructed Public Utilities Department in Manhattan, which provides services for the city and surrounding infrastructure.
University honors June 2024 Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced Employees of the Month for June 2024. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the KU Lawrence community. Winners of the Employee of the Month awards receive the following:. A surprise visit from the provost or her designee. A certificate...
Indianapolis-based company looks to build affordable housing in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka City Council approved an application to get started on a new downtown apartment complex called Union at Tower District. The developer is Indianapolis-based Union Development Holdings, LLC. The idea is the company gets a tax break in exchange for helping the City address its housing needs. City council unanimously approved the […]
Topeka food truck asks thief to return generator and gas tanks
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local food truck is asking for help after saying someone stole more than $5,000 worth of equipment. La Creperie Co., a Topeka food truck that specializes in the popular French deserts, is out of power. Staff say someone stole their $5,000 inverter along with multiple full gas tanks. Owner Carmen Romero-Nichols […]
TPD asks for public’s help locating potential West Ridge Mall theft suspect
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying an alleged theft suspect involved in a situation at Kay Jeweler’s in the West Ridge Mall. The reported theft occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m. at the West Ridge Mall, located...
Johnson County homeowners brace for potentially higher property tax rates
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Johnson County residents could expect to see higher property taxes. County officials say more than 230,000 residents received notices over the weekend notifying them of potential increases. “The intent behind this is to create more transparency in the budgeting process so this really allows taxpayers to...
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