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The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse
Battles over school funding and bans on gender-affirming care could change in the upcoming Kansas Legislature session based on what happens in a handful of primary election races. The Kansas Statehouse remains firmly in Republican control. The party holds a veto-proof majority and will almost certainly retain a comfortable margin in both the House and […] The post The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse appeared first on The Beacon.
Pancake feed hosts nearly 1,000 residents during Shawnee County Fair
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A pancake feed hosted nearly 1,000 residents during the Shawnee County Fair. The pancake feed took place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Stormont Vail Events Center, 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, Kan. Residents were able to enjoy plates full of...
TopSports.news' Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County History: Women's No. 1-10
The most impressive thing about NiJaree Canady is that she still may have not hit her peak just two college seasons into an already prolific softball career. But the former two-time state champion at Topeka High, college freshman of the year and national player of the year for Stanford and future Texas Tech Red Raider has already accomplished enough to get the nod for the No. 1 spot on TopSports.news' list of the Top 100 Athletes in Shawnee County history.
New Topeka pool could open soon as summer comes to a close
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topekans may soon be able to beat the heat at a brand-new pool in the Oakland neighborhood. KSNT 27 News checked in with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) on Friday, July 26 to learn more about the progress being made at the city’s newest $4 million aquatic center. Sean Zears, an […]
Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect located in Texas by FBI
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka U.S. Bank robbery suspect was located in Texas by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, as a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26, officials with the FBI took a suspect into custody without incident in Texas. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and no additional information is available at this time.
Emporia Pavilions welcoming new businesses, signaling local retail growth
The Emporia Pavilions are on the verge of welcoming new businesses, signaling significant growth for the local retail scene. Special Projects Coordinator and interim RDA Director Jim Witt confirmed that Five Below is on track for a late August opening. Old Navy and Ulta will be joining them later this year.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
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