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Emporia State names new starting quarterback
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Hornets are entering a new era with Oklahoma State transfer Gunnar Gundy starting under center. Head coach Garin Higgins announced on Hornet Talk on Monday that Gundy will start against Washburn in a Week 0 matchup at Welch Stadium. Gundy spent the last three seasons...
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announces hire to urology team
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus announced a highly trained urologist to their urology team. Dr. Christina Peterson, a Topeka native and Washburn Rural High School alumna, is returning home. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of...
Wichitans see 10 percent increase in rent despite new housing
Last year, 800 new housing units were built in Wichita, a five-year high. Still, even with the supply going up, rent went up by 10%. A real estate expert at Wichita State University said the new apartments aren’t helping the market as much as you’d think because we’ve been in a deficit of new builds since the 2008 financial crisis.
Overland Park, Leawood team up to work on key stretch of Nall Avenue
The cities of Overland Park and Leawood will soon partner on some improvements on Nall Avenue between College Boulevard and 119th Street, and it will cost less than initially expected. Last week, the Overland Park City Council unanimously approved the interlocal agreement with Leawood for the project, moving up the...
Connect55+ announces progress on Topeka Community, set for Spring 2025 Opening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Connect55+ Topeka announces the progress of its new building for senior living. Calamar is the developer of senior living communities in the Topeka area. The new 3-story, 134-apartment community is set to open its doors in Spring 2025, offering modern, spacious 1- and 2-bedroom homes with desirable amenities designed for active and independent living.
Clay Center Native Mackenzie Weller: A Journey in Sports Journalism
Mackenzie Weller’s journey from Clay Center, Kansas, to a role at Sports in Kansas highlights her dedication to sports journalism. A graduate of Clay Center Community High School, Weller began her career with an internship at Sports in Kansas, the most followed high school sports media group in the state.
KSHB, others file response to former Marion police chief's video objection
Media organizations throughout Kansas and the Kansas City area joined together to file a response to the request of Gideon Cody, Marion’s former police chief, to ban cameras from court proceedings.
K9 helps arrest Kansas woman for alleged drug possession
OSAGE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple allegations after a traffic stop. Just after 11a.m. August 25, a sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of East 137th Street in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.
Thousands gather in Gage Park for Topeka Food Truck Festival
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Locals in Topeka gathered at Gage Park to celebrate the 2nd annual Topeka Food Truck Festival. Local food truck owners are making the festival an annual event thanks to the success experienced last year which saw more than 12,000 people visit the park. In 2024, a total of 23 food trucks, all […]
Blue Dragon Football Home Game Themes Announced
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The Blue Dragon Athletic Department has released its home game themes for the 2024 Blue Dragon football season. Blue Dragon football, the 2020/21 NJCAA Division I national champion, is set to host six home games this fall, including a 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 kickoff against the 2021 NJCAA national champion New Mexico Military Institute.
KDOT seeks public input on safe routes to school program
(KOAM) - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting the public to participate in shaping the future of the state's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program through an online survey and a series of virtual webinars.
Authorities issue power warning for Kansas, Missouri, and 10 other states amid heatwave
As temperatures soar to some of the highest levels this summer in Kansas City, a power usage monitoring group has issued a warning. The Southwest Power Pool has issued a Level 1 Emergency Alert on Monday at around 12:30 p.m. This alert is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Is the American dream still possible? K-State economist gives insight
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – 27 News reached out to K-State for insight into the American dream after a Pew Research Center report found 41% say it was once possible for people to achieve – but is not anymore. What is the ‘American dream’? K-State Assitant Professor Dr. Blake Gray said a common definition of the American […]
Intense heat could put pressure on gardens in NE Kansas
OSAGE CITY (KSNT) – The intense heat this week could put some pressure on your garden. We spoke with one of the owners of Osage Garden and Produce, Becky Siljenberg who said trying to keep up with the brutal heat dome currently sweeping across the Midwest. One thing to remember during the high heat is that […]
K-State Fans Advised of On-Going Road Construction
MANHATTAN, Kan. – As K-State puts the final touches on its preparation for the season opener against UT 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...
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