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‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart
To those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, look no further than the south Lawrence Walmart. Watson’s Barbershop relocated to Walmart Supercenter at 3300 Iowa St. in May, joining a small number of barbershops operating inside Walmart stores in the U.S. “Just the feel of being in...
Lawrence Arts Center’s Red Dancer sculpture has gone on vacation
The Lawrence Arts Center’s iconic Red Dancer sculpture stirred up the staff and community members with her sudden disappearance, but fortunately she has simply gone on vacation from her home in front of the building. The sculpture, donated by Jan Gaumnitz, has sat in the same location in front...
Former Jayhawk guard Nic Timberlake signs professional contract
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The transfer from Towson and playing one year for Kansas, Timberlake will head to Portugal. According to KU Sports’ Henry Greenstein, Timberlake’s agent confirmed the news. Timberlake struggled during his time in Lawrence but came on late with the injury to Kevin McCullar Jr....
Chinese retailer Miniso opens new Oak Park Mall store
An international lifestyle retailer has officially debuted in Johnson County. Chinese retailer Miniso opened its new Overland Park store earlier this summer inside Oak Park Mall. Miniso is at 11149 W. 95th St. The store occupies a space on the first floor of the mall, off West 95th Street and...
Shawnee DUI stop ends with suspect performing handstand
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - A suspect likely surprised police officers with an unexpected move overnight. Shawnee officers stopped a driver near 75th Street and Nieman Road around 3 a.m. Friday. The officers suspected the man of driving while under the influence. As officers administered a sobriety test, the suspect did...
Boudreux Burger Barn in Peck, KS is officially for sale
Who is looking to own a burger restaurant? Boudreux Burger Barn is Peck, KS is officially on the market. Keep in mind, the restaurant will not be closing, though. The owners have shared on their Facebook page that it is time to retire. The restaurant will continue on as usual until the perfect buyer is found and trained.
Wichita stylists giving away hair care services to foster, adopted children
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Culture Creations Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its Roots & Radiance Retreat, an event dedicated to providing culturally specific hair and skin care resources for foster and adopted children of color and their caregivers. Volunteers are needed to help with event setup, registration,...
KCAC tournaments no longer coming to Great Bend
The City of Great Bend and the Great Bend Recreation Commission announce that the KCAC Softball and Baseball Championship will no longer be held in Great Bend. The decision comes as a result of new leadership and revised strategic goals within the KCAC, which include selecting a location with more hotel accommodations and a more central position relative to the league's schools.
McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19
McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist to reach platinum sales. Crystal won a Grammy for “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” and she has received numerous accolades, including CMA’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” twice, three ACM Awards, and four AMAs. Named the Most Performed Country Female Artist from 1975-1985, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2017.Crystal Gayle – McPherson Opera House.
20 N. Main is Renovated and Ready For Tenants
A business space in Historic Downtown Fort Scott is available to rent. In 2021, Sandra Davis and her husband Donald purchased the former J&W Sport Shop at 20 North Main and were there briefly before moving their businesses to the former Bartlesmeyer Jewelry Store at 1519 S. National in 2022.
Red Brick Room: Wichita’s latest bar for live music
A new live music venue and bar has opened in the former Big Arbor space at 4311 W. Central. Red Brick Room is the city’s latest hangout spot for live music multiple times throughout the week. I actually stopped by during their grand opening that featured 10 bands, but...
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