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Victim recovering in hospital, 1 in custody as search for second shooting suspect continues
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Police said one person suffered gunshot injuries on Monday night in a shooting near Burcham Park. The Lawrence Police Department stated that just after 11 p.m., a man walked out of the woods near the park, and he was covered in blood. When officers arrived at...
Prairie Paws CEO says residents can expect new look and hours once Emporia Animal Shelter operations contract goes into effect next month
Several changes are on the way for the Emporia Animal Shelter with the new operations contract set to go into effect in just a little less than two weeks. The contract will begin August 4 and will see Prairie Paws at the helm of the shelter as announced earlier this year following action by Emporia City Commissioners. During KVOE’s Morning Show Monday, Prairie Paws Director Vanessa Cowie spoke to the various changes coming to the center from both a visual and operational perspective.
Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises
The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement. PAL-CWA has been advocating for a living wage for the custodians, paraeducators, food workers and other staff in the district it represents. Ross Allison-Natale, president of Communications Workers of America Local 6400, previously said the union has primarily focused on achieving a living wage for the 2024-25 year.
These 6 KC Current players love good coffee. So they launched their own coffee truck
“It is such a unique thing for professional athletes to be out and about with the community,” forward Kristen Hamilton said. “The city’s supported us so much, and so that was really important to us.”
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
Meddys Mediterranean restaurant coming to downtown Salina
A new restaurant is coming to downtown Salina. According to Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, where Safelite auto glass repair once operated. According to Meddys website, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu, with everything prepared fresh daily...
New healthy eatery Bonsai Bowl opens in Overland Park
A new restaurant offering nutrition-focused meals on the go has arrived in Johnson County. Fast-casual eatery Bonsai Bowl opened its doors in Overland Park this summer. Bonsai Bowl is at 8932 W. 95th St. The restaurant occupies a space on the northwest corner of West 95th and Antioch Road, near...
Wichita's Po Boy Pizza to close as owner retires
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The owner of a southeast Wichita pizza restaurant is calling it a day. After over three decades of serving up delicious meals, Po Boy Pizza, located near the former Southeast High School, will officially close their doors on August 6. In a Facebook post, owner May...
Entrepreneur with Down syndrome finds further success with KC grocer
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - Max Crawford’s unique business is now a hit at local Hy-Vee stores. MaxMix Gourmet Spice Blends first started in Max’s family kitchen as gifts for family and friends. His brand was formally launched in November 2023. Crawford now sells his original spice blend in all 19 Kansas City area Hy-Vee stores.
KU signs women’s golf to contract extension
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Kansas women’s golf is investing in head coach Lindsay Kuhle for the long run. Kuhle is signing a three-year extension, KU director of athletics Travis Goff announced Monday, keeping her with the Jayhawks through the 2028-29 season. Since arriving to Lawrence in 2021, Kuhle has led KU women’s golf to back-to-back NCAA […]
Outgoing Lawrence superintendent shares parting words with community
At his final school board meeting, outgoing Lawrence Superintendent Anthony Lewis said his hope for the district and greater community is “collaboration over conflict.”. “I will tell you, we all know in this community, we have faced some extreme challenges over the years,” Lewis said Monday. “There have been competing values, there have been varying factions, and at times, our differences have caused us to turn inward … Let us always assume positive intent, focus on building bridges and fostering even more collaboration. Let’s continue to engage in constructive dialogue.”
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