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Adopt-A-Pet event successful Saturday at EAGLE Media
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter had another successful Adopt-A-Pet event on Saturday at the EAGLE Media Center. Eight of the 11 dogs that were brought to the event were adopted. "We had eight volunteers and one staff member present on Saturday that made this event a success,"...
Unpaid real estate tax list online
RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on your real estate properties. Taxpayers have the opportunity to pay these past due 2023...
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.
Washburn’s Braun set to be graduate assistant at Rockhurst University
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One former Washburn men’s basketball player is trading his jersey in for a clipboard this fall. Levi Braun, who played for the ‘Bod for five seasons, is gearing up to be a graduate assistant coach for Rockhurst men’s basketball. The Topeka native doesn’t know exactly what he wants his future coaching career […]
Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators and board members made some clarifications on Monday. Students aren’t to have their cell phones out while they’re in class across the district. Elementary and middle school policies don’t allow...
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