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Police investigate Topeka’s 10th homicide of 2024 in central Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police are investigating the city’s 10th homicide of 2024. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is investigating an aggravated battery incident that resulted in Topeka’s 10th homicide of this year. Around 6 a.m. Friday, July 19, police responded to a domestic disturbance call at the 1300 block of Southwest Western Avenue, according […]
Further details shared about standoff in 2800 block of S.W. Indian Hills Road
Shawnee County Sheriff Brian C. Hill on Friday revealed the names of two men arrested after a standoff involving numerous law enforcement officers Thursday in the 2800 block of S.W. Indian Hills Road. Taken into custody were Nathaniel Javier Ayala-Hinkle, 26, of Topeka, and Francisco Javier Ayala-Silva, 55, of Topeka,...
Pete Hughes Calls Kansas State AD Gene Taylor ‘Best He’s Ever Met’
While it’s no secret that Kansas State AD Gene Taylor is one of the nation’s best at running a successful college athletics program, Kansas State head baseball coach Pete Hughes raved about his boss and hammered home what makes him so special. “There’s no one like him in...
Famous D-Day photo inspires questions
The topic of the July Lunch & Learn program at the Eisenhower Presidential Library is “Okay, Let’s Go” set for 12 noon Thursday, July 25. The hybrid program will be held in the Library building indoor courtyard and online via YouTube Livestream. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Morris County authorities seeking people who allegedly fled scene of drug activity to Oklahoma
Morris County authorities are looking for two people who allegedly fled the scene of a drug violation as law enforcement were obtaining a search warrant for the incident address. The Council Grove Police Department says officers responded to 20 North Belfry shortly after 1 am Tuesday for a suspected fentanyl...
Manhattan Boys & Girls Club Early Learning Center
( Photos by Manhattan Boys & Girls Club ) The grand opening for the new Early learning Center and 30th anniversary of the Manhattan Boys & Girls Club were celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. The new facility can serve 156 Infant through Pre-K children. It contains nine classrooms.
MHA Receives LIHTC Award for Sunflower Flats
Manhattan Housing Authority announced that they have been awarded a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) for the development of Sunflower Flats. This new project marks a significant milestone in a commitment to providing quality affordable housing in Manhattan. Sunflower Flats will offer modern, energy-efficient apartments designed with the needs of the community in mind.
USD 501 to hold auction for surplus items
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka Schools USD 501 will hold an auction for various pieces of equipment including, vehicles, welding gear, trailers and more later this month. USD 501 will be holding the surplus equipment auction at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at 125 SE 27th St. Some items listed in the auction include, but […]
KC man fulfills promise to grandfather, reopens historic bar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On the corner of 39th St. and State Line Road, a sign is back up that’s seen decades of Kansas City history unfold. It’s the sign for Jimmy’s Jigger, a corner bar established before the prohibition – under a different name at the time.
McCain Performance Series single tickets go on sale July 22 for most shows
The 2024-2025 McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University returns this fall with a full line-up of musicians, Broadway musicals, and more. Broadway smash hits "THE BOOK OF MORMON," "Dear Evan Hansen," "STOMP" and "Menopause The Musical 2"; blues/gospel/rock artists The Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland; country music attractions Blackberry Smoke, Aaron Watson, The Gatlin Brothers, vintage pop rockers The Righteous Brothers, Starship, Foghat, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and The Pointer Sisters; jazz giants Kurt Elling and The Yellowjackets; and shows for the whole family including "The Aluminum Show" and The Peking Acrobats highlight the series.
Four Wide Receivers Who Could Propel K-State To Elite Status On Offense This Season
In order for K-State to have an elite offense in 2024, the Wildcats need their wide receivers to increase their production. These four wide receivers are capable of doing it.
Tanker fire south of Lyndon shuts down US 75
Update 9:49 a.m.: The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the fuel truck was a 2017 Peterbilt carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel. Roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel was estimated to have burned in the incident. The fire was believed to have started after a tire blew, puncturing the tanker. US 75 is expected to be shut […]
K-State online services working despite worldwide software issues
K-State is reporting that their online software is working this morning even with the on-going CrowdStrike software issues that are going on worldwide. In a campus-wide email, director of news and communication services Michelle Geering reported that university operations are running normal at this time and the university is only getting reports of computer by computer issues.
🐂 Hutch native scores 86-point ride for lead in Pretty Prairie
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Kansas Largest Night Rodeo is halfway complete, and the top spot in the bull riding is Hutchinson native, Adam (AJ) Mast. Mast scored an 86-point ride on Buetler & Son Rodeo's Bomb Squad on Thursday night. The 19-year-old is in his first year on the...
USD 383’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 may raise property tax 4%
The proposed USD 383 budget for fiscal year 2025 may raise taxes 4% for the average homeowner in the school district. The projected mill levy for fiscal year 2025 is 60.078 mills. In fiscal year 2024, the mill levy was 60.095 mills. A mill is $1 in taxes for every...
One arrested, one seriously injured after morning assault
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries after an alleged aggravated battery in west Topeka. According to police, a domestic disturbance incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 1300 block of Western Ave that resulted in one person being hospitalized for serious injuries. Police said one […]
Elk County Free Fair Continues This Weekend
The Elk County Free Fair continues today through the weekend in Longton, KS. This afternoon, turtle and kid races will take place at 2 p.m. The pedal tractor pull will be tonight at 5 p.m., and there will be a free barbecue tonight at 6 p.m. The 4-H beef show also takes place tonight at 6 p.m., followed by VIP showmanship. There will also be a food auction at 7 p.m. plus bingo tonight.
Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills launches “ReStore” program
The Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills announced on Thursday the launching of “Hope ReStored,” a program dedicated to helping local low-income families meet their furniture needs. The program operates through the Habitat for Humanity’ “ReStore”,. Hope ReStored works with local organizations such...
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