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Melissa Etheridge on being a 'proud mother' to queer artists and the healing power of music
In 1988 rocker Melissa Etheridge demanded, “Somebody bring me some water!” That Grammy-nominated song fueled a fire in her and her fans. “Can’t you see I’m burning alive?” she pleaded in song to a lover who’d spurned her with another. Now, 36 years later, she’s invoked another conflagration in song. This time she belts about the kind of inner spark that ignites change in the anthem “Burning Woman,” written for and performed live for the first time at a concert for the women of the Topeka Correctional Facility on the grounds of the institution in Etheridge’s home state of Kansas. Like Johnny Cash's famous performance for those incarcerated at Leavenworth, a show the Grammy-winner was aware of as a girl growing up nearby, Etheridge delivers the women at the facility an escape from their day-to-day and a sense of community and healing through music. That concert now exists for posterity in a live album and the two-part docuseries Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not BrokenI’m Not Broken on Paramount+.
Bathrooms vandalized at 2 Rose Hill parks, police say
ROSE HILL, Kan. (KAKE) - Police in Rose Hill are asking for the community's help after bathrooms at two city parks were vandalized on Tuesday. "And this folks is part of the reason we can't have nice things," the police department said in a Facebook post with photos of the damage.
Topeka native recipient for Fort Hays State University Young Alumni Award
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka native is a recipient of a Fort Hays State University Young Alumni Award. Ernestor De La Rosa is a recipient of the Young Alumni Award. De La Rosa graduated from Fort Hays State in 2012. De La Rosa came to the United States at...
Cosmosphere to host screening of upcoming Apollo 13 documentary
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) — The Cosmosphere will host a free screening of the upcoming documentary about the Apollo 13 accident. “Apollo 13: Survival” documents the April 1970 mission that suffered a catastrophic explosion that left 3 American astronauts stranded in space and the efforts at NASA and on board the Odyssey space capsule to bring the crew back home safely.
Four aircraft remain at McConnell two days after microburst
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. (KAKE) – Two days after a microburst moved through McConnell Air Force Base, five of the aircraft that took part in last weekend's air show that were damaged from the storm are still on base. Each aircraft received varying degrees of damage from a...
Burlingame to depend on senior class for 2024 season
A senior-laden class will be pivotal for Burlingame to have success this fall. The Bearcats finished 2023 with a 5-4 record falling in the opening round of the 8-Man Division I playoffs to West Elk. Burlingame’s senior class will be led by returning starters Dane Winters, JD Tyson, Timmy Roberts, and Parker Haid. Junior Drake Skirvin also returns as a wide receiver.
Rollers sale to close next month
After over 50 years of operation, Rollers has sold. The roller skating rink at 701 Graham had been on the market just about all summer. The business had offered roller skating, an arcade and food to those attending. E: 24/7 owner Dusty Spaulding is among the new ownership team, as...
Emporia Christian School initiating new strategic plan for 24-25 academic year
Emporia Christian School is initiating a new strategic plan for the 2024-25 academic year. According to principal Sally Kaiser, a recent guest on KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 Segment, the school developed the plan during the previous school year. Enrollment remains steady at Emporia Christian School with 97 students ranging from...
Newton Photo Contest Accepting Entries
NEWTON, Kan. — The annual Best of Newton Photo Contest is now open. The contest has two categories this year: the Open category and People of Newton. The feature category can include photos of people doing daily activities, recreation, community events, and all things that highlight life and fun in Newton.
Nelson’s Kitchen to reopen this Saturday
Earlier this year, one of my favorite restaurants in Wichita closed, but made plans to move. Nelson’s Kitchen used to have a little spot at 6829 E. Kellogg Drive. It wasn’t the most accessible or visible spot to people driving there. Fortunately, they found a new location at...
Do not drink advisory issued for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued another Do Not Drink Advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. This advisory marks the first do not drink advisory since April 12. Customers should observe the following:. DO NOT GIVE...
Newton breaks school record as Garden City rolls over Redlands
Garden City, KS (Garden City Community College Athletics)-About the only thing negative that Jessica Newton did on Saturday was draw a yellow card. And even that was questionable. The sophomore broke the school record with five goals and five assists as Garden City demolished Redlands, 13-2 at Broncbuster Stadium. It...
Dallas homicide suspect arrested in Prairie Village following suspicious vehicle call
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (KCTV) - A suspicious vehicle call to police in Prairie Village, Kansas, Saturday night led to the arrest of a man wanted in a Dallas, Texas, homicide. The Prairie Village Police Department said officers were called late Saturday night to the area of 76th Street and Norwood Road.
The Hunger Games II: Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant Tournament Bracket
During the pandemic, the NCAA Tournament was canceled, and we held our tournament called The Hunger Games: Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant Tournament Bracket. It was created to not necessarily determine Wichita’s Best Restaurant, but more so Wichita’s Most Liked Restaurant. Back then, it was Tanya’s Soup Kitchen...
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