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Ms. Wheelchair Kansas selected as Ms. Wheelchair America for 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas woman has picked up a national honor that allows her to represent women who are “wheelchair mobile” in the United States, officials said. Tamara Blackwell, of Bel Aire, who was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas in March 2024, recently was selected as Ms. Wheelchair America.
Southwind Extension District 4-H Members Sweep State 4-H Contests at Kansas Livestock Sweepstakes
The Southwind Extension District 4-H members delivered a remarkable performance at the annual Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes held on August 17-18 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. In an unprecedented achievement, the Southwind team won four separate state contests, solidifying their status as the 2024 Champion State 4-H Sweepstakes Team.
Online lottery sales are coming to Kansas; Here’s what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a major move Tuesday, the Kansas Lottery Commission adopted new rules to allow for online lottery sales in the state. According to the agency, the move could bring in an additional $10-$20 million in revenue per year, which could help line a state fund to attract pro sports teams. The move […]
Thunderstorms leave some without power in Kansas, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scattered thunderstorms have left power outages and reports of damage in the Kansas City metro area. 8:04 p.m. - A tree split in half during a storm and damaged two homes in the 400 block of SW Sagamore Lane, north of the river. The tree hit the edge of one home and took the chimney off another.
Severe storm warnings expired for NE Kansas counties
Update 8:29 p.m: The severe thunderstorm warning that was issued for Jackson County has now expired. Update 8:19 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm warning for Jackson County will continue until 8:30, according to the NWS. The severe thunderstorm warning expired for Jefferson County. The NWS issued a flood advisory for Jefferson County until 10:15 p.m. TOPEKA […]
DOT injects $775,000 into northeast Kansas for new EV charging stations
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) – Federal dollars are being invested in a Native American reservation for the installation of several new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27 that a $775,000 grant will go to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for the installation of four EV charging […]
Kansas residents get hands-on cooking experience at Little Balkans Days
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Residents from across southeast Kansas got a taste of a few new recipes for this year’s “Little Balkans Days” cooking school. “Gina and I took the classes last year and had such a good time that we decided to come back,” said Patty Hildebrandt, Arma resident.
The 2024 Start Your Own Business Class
We are getting ready to gear up for the eighteenth year of the Start Your Own Business Class! The class starts each October, and features nine class segments designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs with technical knowledge to operate a successful enterprise while developing a network that can help coach small business owners through startup and expansion processes.
A Chorus Line is scheduled this weekend
The Junction City Little Theater production of "A Chorus Line" returns Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon at the C.L. Hoover Opera House. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Mica Stites is serving as Director of the show. BUY TICKETS:785-238-3906 jcoperahouse.org OR Box...
Kansas State Opponent Overview: UT-Martin
Two popular choices to win their respective conferences will collide in Manhattan on Saturday night when UT-Martin faces Kansas State. Here's a primer of everything Wildcat fans need to know about the season's first foe and the opponents on each side of the ball worth watching closest. TRANSITIONING TO 2024.
Fans advised of on-going road construction
As Kansas State puts the final touches on its preparation for the season opener against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium, fans are alerted of the following construction projects in and around the Manhattan area that could affect travel plans. I-70 at Junction City. The pavement replacement project...
TPD arrests three following a pair of served search warrants
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Three men were arrested following a pair of search warrants served by the Topeka Police Department (TPD) and Shawnee Co. Drug Task Force on Tuesday. The TPD and Shawnee Co. Drug Task Force served search warrants in the 4300 block of SE Liveoak Drive and 1800 block of SW Van Buren on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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