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Election workers attend training class in Topeka ahead of primary
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a few weeks the polls will be busy for the upcoming primary election. Before people get to work, they have to learn the ropes. That’s why on Tuesday, July 16, over 230 election workers attended a three-hour long class at the Fellowship Bible Church where they learned the machines and how […]
Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved
LAWRENCE — Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle. The former students, who initiated meetings with school board members earlier this year while serving as editors of the student newspaper, also question […] The post Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Westlake Ace Hardware unveils new Overland Park store in former Sears spot
A former Sears Home & Life space in Overland Park is now officially home to a new hardware store. Westlake Ace Hardware opened its new Overland Park store over the weekend, at The Fountains shopping center. Ace Hardware is at 6327 W. 119th St. The hardware store occupies a space...
Linda Woodland, mother of Gary Woodland, loves seeing grandkids come through TJGA City Jr. Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Woodland family is no stranger to the junior golf circuit in Topeka. “We’ve been watching them for a long time and it’s kind of keeping going what we watched with the kids when in CJ and Gary were in high school and got to go to all their tournaments and everything and then Gary in college and now watching him on the PGA tour. It’s just evolved us being a golf family and we get to watch golf all the time,” Linda said.
Charles Olvera Lona remembered as ‘warrior’ for Kansas City’s Westside and Latino residents
Charles Olvera Lona’s family says he was more than a brother, father, uncle or cousin. For generations of Latinos and others who knew him and his community activism, Lona was a force of nature for Kansas City’s Brown Pride movement. “He got things done and became a champion...
Topeka animal shelter at full capacity, woman fosters dog to make room
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Mackenzie Norton is fostering a pit bull named Jezebel while the dog undergoes treatment for heartworms. Norton has two dogs of her own and says it’s her first time fostering an animal. She says it’s been a rewarding experience. “It’s very enriching,” Norton said. “I love it. Jezebel has been very calm, […]
Washburn men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard excited for exhibition against alma mater
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In just a couple of months, Ballard and the Ichabods will face off against the Jayhawks. The last time these teams played each other was the 2018-2019 season. They will begin both of their seasons with an exhibition in Allen Fieldhouse. These type of games happen...
Lawrence city commissioners approve 20-year, $103M plan to make sidewalks accessible
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plan is estimated to cost the city and residents about $103.5 million over the next 20 years. Evan Korynta, ADA compliance manager for the city,...
Monica’s Bundt Cake to close unless a new buyer is found
Monica’s Bundt Cake, located in Revolutsia at 2721 E. Central, announced on Tuesday morning they are looking to sell their bakery. Citing personal challenges over the past few months, they put out a heartfelt message hoping to find a new buyer. The bakery will be operating like normal until...
Knobtown Skiffle Band Performed Old-Timey Tunes during KC Museum Concert Series
Knobtown Skiffle Band brought its unique blend of old-timey tunes to the stage July 12. Its concert was the second of Kansas City Museum’s Summer concert on the East Lawn series. The Knobtown Skiffle Band has become a staple in Kansas City’s music scene. This year marks its debut...
As Living Costs Soar, Kansas City Pinches Pennies to Afford Rent and Mortgages
Supply and demand is not a foreign concept; High demand for a product with low supply means the product seller can mark up its prices. The need to buy out of necessity continues, which includes housing. Many recent studies have shown Kansas City Metro lacks the number of dwellings – rentals, and otherwise – to adequately house its citizens within city boundaries.
Decades in the making — City of Salina enters into a federal cost-sharing program with the Army Corps of Engineers
On Monday, July 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran participated in a ceremonial signing event with the Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina to facilitate the transfer of the Smoky Hill River Project to a new program under the Corps of Engineers. The event took place at 1:30...
Lance Leipold Has a Chance to Pass Bill Snyder as the Greatest Kansas College Football Coach
There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the way head coach Lance Leipold has rebuilt Kansas. Some have even compared it to Bill Snyder’s turnaround of Kansas State University. One ESPN article said Leipold’s rebuild has been more impressive, while here at Heartland College Sports, some have called that out as ridiculous and uninformed. Either way, what both of these men did and have done for their respective universities has been commendable and impressive.
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