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Emergency water order ends in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County were being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district reported it was unable to produce water due to the […]
Workshop in gravestone preservation coming to Oak Hill Cemetery
Anyone interested in learning about gravestone cleaning and monument repair is invited to an event at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence for a day of hands-on lessons in preserving historic cemeteries and stones. The event will be hosted by Atlas Preservation as part of their 48StateTour, a nationwide gravestone preservation...
City of Manhattan announces annual Furniture Amnesty Day
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan is announcing its an annual Furniture Amnesty Day. The City of Manhattan officials said this year’s Furniture Amnesty Day (FAD) event will start at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26 in City Park in Manhattan, Kan. FAD is a free community...
JoCo moving forward with hotel as new homeless shelter, wants cities to buy-in
After approving late last year a plan to spend $6 million in COVID relief funds to purchase the LaQuinta Inn at 95th Street and I-35 in Lenexa for a homeless shelter, the Johnson County Commission OK’d $60,000 as “seed money” to run the shelter for a year, and wants similar contributions from cities in the county.
1 MONTH ALERT: ASCS National Tour Returns to Dodge City, Lincoln County in Mid-August
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour’s August adventures bring the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the country back to Kansas and Nebraska. First, the National Tour will make its second stop of the year at Dodge City Raceway on Friday, Aug. 16. Then, it’ll return to Lincoln County Raceway for the first time since 1998 on Saturday, Aug. 17.
City of Liberal to Host Town Hall
The City of Liberal will host a Town Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30th in the City Commission Chambers at the Liberal Recreation Department, 950 S. Grant Ave. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Details will be shared about projects being completed by the City...
Prairie Village will take out some pickleball courts at Windsor Park
After months of back and forth, the city of Prairie Village will get rid of some of the pickleball courts at Windsor Park in an effort to respond to residents’ complaints about noise. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday voted 10-0 to resurface four of the six existing...
A heart for change: Local family champions AEDs after daughter's Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A medical emergency at the Sunflower State Games last year became a catalyst for change for one Emporia family. On July 16, 2023, Reagan Herrman was playing basketball when her heart stopped on the court at Washburn University and she stopped breathing. After four minutes, two cycles of CPR and one shock from an AED, she began breathing again. She was subsequently diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).
Two nurses share July DAISY Award
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to this month's DAISY Award winners, Olivia Snedeker and Stacey Cox!. When a patient came into the ER experiencing a miscarriage, Olivia and Stacey stepped in with exceptional care, professionalism, and empathy. Despite a busy ER, they dedicated themselves to supporting the patient and family, ensuring comfort and respect during this difficult time.
School supplies, health services available at Saline County Back to School Fair
As the school year inches closer, a program to make sure students get school supplies is back, and this time it's added a new service. The annual Saline County Back to School Fair is happening from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Salina Central High School gym, 650 E. Crawford St.
Kansas Weather Update: Evening Storms and Cooler Nights This Weekend
Wichita, KS – Cooler evening temperatures and periodic chances for showers and storms are forecast for Kansas this weekend. According to the US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas, storms will be hit-or-miss throughout the weekend nights, potentially causing large variations in total rainfall. Friday night will see the highest...
Kansas youth with differing abilities leadership forum set to begin at Washburn University
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host a young leadership forum that teaches Kansas students with disabilities leadership skills and empowers them to become leaders in their communities no matter the challenges. The 23rd annual 2024 Kansas Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (KSYLF) will be from July...
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially eligible for child care subsidies in 2020. Yet barely more than one in eight got the federal benefit designed to make child care more affordable.
Veronica Gillette – Democrat for Kansas House, District 88
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — KSN News sent a questionnaire to each candidate facing a challenger in the August primary election. We have not made any edits to the candidate’s answers. Biographical Information:. Born and raised in Wichita, I’ve spent the last decade working for the Native American Indian...
Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
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