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Governor Laura Kelly Announces $62.6 Million Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program grant to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City, Kansas, as announced by Governor Laura Kelly. The 18th Street Bridge, a key link on U.S. 69...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
Kearney Little League falls in Majors Tourney, Will Face Hastings Saturday Afternoon
KEARNEY, Neb. — Kearney Little League has been cruising throughout the Little League State Majors Tournament, but got halted by South Sioux City, Friday afternoon. Kearney fell to SSC, 1-0, falling to the loser's bracket. South Sioux City heads to the championship game on Sunday, and will have to be beaten twice.
Car crashes into side of Lincoln building
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A car drove into the side of a Masonic Lodge on Friday night. The Lincoln Police Department was called to the area of 27th and B streets just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of a single-vehicle crash. A Channel 8 employee at the scene said...
Meetings on zoning and solar in Arlington and Pretty Prairie next week
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday, July 22nd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Arlington City Hall and Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Townhall meeting at the Pretty Prairie City Office. The discussion is to find out...
Lawrence Municipal Court to accept $15 of school supplies to cover $50 of fines
For a second year running, Lawrence Municipal Court is holding a school supply drive that will allow people to pay off $50 in fines with $15 worth of school supplies. “Participants can purchase $15 worth of new school supplies from the approved supply list below and bring them to the Lawrence Municipal Court along with the receipt to get $50 credited towards a traffic infraction and/or parking fines,” according to a Friday news release from the city.
RECAP: US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup wraps up 2024 event in Kansas
Wichita, Kan. – After a thrilling week of action, 14 teams claimed US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup titles at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan. More than 4,500 spectators were on hand in the Sunflower State to take in the last moments of this year’s Presidents Cup, with multiple thrilling final matches providing a fitting ending to a campaign that started last fall.
Live On Mass outdoor concert to return, featuring Split Lip Rayfield
Live on Mass is returning to downtown Lawrence in August, featuring the recently reunited Split Lip Rayfield, “with special guests TBA.”. The Kansas Hall of Famers recently headlined the Kaw River Roots Festival, which is also presenting the upcoming outdoor show. “From the blood-red heart of Kansas, Split Lip...
Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting for new Early Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan held a ribbon cutting today for its new Early Learning Center. The new center will serve kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old. This adds to the other 13 locations across Manhattan and Wamego, which serve elementary to 18-year-olds. There are 9 classrooms and the club is licensed for 156 kids who will participate in fun activities to prepare them for school. Club members said this facility is crucial to the region.
Truck Accident in Coffeyville (Active Investigation)
A one vehicle accident occurs in a Coffeyville neighborhood late this morning. Eyewitnesses say the driver of the one-ton pickup took out several mailboxes on the east side of Willow, before hitting a tree and ending up in a yard in the 400 block of Willow. Police and wrecker crews...
Overland Park’s CityPlace project to get more incentives as costs go up
Part of the CityPlace mixed-use development in Overland Park will get more economic incentives than initially anticipated. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council voted 11-0 to adopt a resolution of intent to issue up to $6.8 million more in revenue bonds for the fourth phase of the CityPlace Corporate Centre project.
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