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‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper. The panel will include award-winning investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who was featured in the documentary; Amber Sellers, Lawrence...
Fundraisers set for family of fifth-grader who died in Plainville
The Plainville community continues to respond to the death of a fifth-grader in Plainville last week. How the youth, Aiden Sherraden, died has not been released. Crisis counselors met with youth and caregivers during the weekend. Multiple fundraisers for the family have been set. https://facebook.com/events/s/ride-for-aiden/1129820271456830/
Coleman Hawkins Park could undergo significant change
Significant changes could be coming soon to a significant area of downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph City councilmembers have approved a design contract to review Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square. City Manager Bryan Carter says the design contract will consider how to best reconfigure the park and what...
SJPD arrests suspect in connection with shooting near First Ward House on July 14th
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. Police Department announced that they had arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting near First Ward House. According to SJPD Officials, Horace Wright, 41, an African-American male, was arrested on July 17th and has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm - Possession of a Weapon.
KC mayor warns against Missouri voters supporting Amendment 4, about police funding
Missouri Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep the community safe, but Quinton Lucas, who has served as the city's mayor since 2019, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials.
Stuga Vodka creators find way back 'home' to make Kansas corn-based spirit
LINDSBORG — Meaning small house or cottage in Swedish, the word "Stuga" is all about home. Now the word has taken on a new meaning, as a brand of homegrown and crafted, corn-based Kansas vodka. The idea for a corn-based vodka came from husband and wife Hilary and Erin Condren after finding themselves back...
League 42 prepares for new Jackie Robinson statue
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Preparations are underway at McAdams Park to replace a Jackie Robinson statue that was cut down and stolen in January. The new statue will be unveiled on Monday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. Tuesday morning, Artistic Polish and Design poured the concrete base supplied for Andale...
Audit shows major concerns with U.S. Postal System
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An audit conducted by the Office of Inspector General has shown some major concerns for United States Postal System operations in Kansas City. The audit reviewed the efficiency of operations at the Kansas City Processing and Distribution Center in Kansas City which handles mail for 4.4 million customers in both rural and urban areas.
Republican Rally will be at Blu Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday night
There is an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates of the republican party on Wednesday, July 24. The event will be at the Blu Restaurant and Bar at 602 N. Washington St in Junction City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Candidates from the republican party that will be there are the candidates that are up for election in the primary election on August 6.
At new Leawood space, music lovers can pick from 10,000+ recordings to listen to
Music museums across the country often have a focus on the visual. Think of instruments and iconic costumes like the famous white Elvis jumpsuit along the walls, with a button to press for a few snippets of a well-known tune. That’s not what you’ll find at Kelsyn Rooks’ new Leawood...
Police respond to bank robbery Tuesday morning in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Authorities were searching for a suspect after a bank was robbed Tuesday morning in downtown Topeka. The incident was reported around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the US Bank location at 719 S. Kansas Avenue. Topeka police were called to the scene after the robbery was reported.
Benedictine freshman killed in crash on U.S. 73 in Leavenworth County Monday
(LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, Kan.) The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) responded to a fatal crash on U.S. 73 at mile marker 40 in Leavenworth County, Kansas on Monday, July 23, 2024, just South of Lowemont Road. According to the KHP report, Caleb J. Stricker, 17, from Atchison, Kansas was driving Northbound on...
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
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