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After working for more than 30 years in Junction City, first as a dispatcher, Junction City Municipal court’s court supervisor, celebrated her retirement on Friday afternoon.

The inaugural Konza United Way Restaurant Week started today, with more than 750 passports being distributed throughout the community.

Officers on scene say the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries on SE Hackberry Dr., near 9th and Rice Rd.

Fort Riley’s 2021 Victory week came to a close Friday morning with a Division Review of the 1st Infantry Division.

Governor Laura Kelly has submitted a letter asking the Legislative Coordinating Council to extend the state of disaster emergency declaration.

Washburn University officially took the first steps to add a new building to campus.

The work of four professionals - Audrey Leamon, Bev Menninger, Beth Neuer, and Helen Patterson - currently fills Brewster Place’s Cultural Arts Center.

Prosecutors formally charged a former Manhattan elementary school paraprofessional with five counts of child sexual exploitation.

Madison Schmidtlein had a dream of opening up her very clothing boutique!

Volunteers are being sought by the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce to help with the Freedom Run on July 3rd.

Pittsburg State University has received a $500,000 grant to improve sexual assault examinations throughout Kansas.

Through Sunday, June 13, adoption fees for dogs are reduced by half - to $75. Senior dogs (those age 7 years and older) will be just $25 to adopt.

If you plan to take a trip to Abilene this summer to see the renovated Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum, you may not get to see everything on campus.

Benjamin Edwards has been bound over for trial for the abuse of a girl under 14-years-old.

The Junction City Police Department has arrested Willie Powell Jr. for the shooting that resulted in the death of 23-year-old LaVincent Perdue.

Kicker Country Stampede has partnered with the non-profit organization Top Teer to recruit up to 200 volunteers for the event.

A Tactile Braille American Flag will be dedicated in Topeka on Monday.

Gov. Kelly will join the sweet notes of the Symphony in the Flint Hills on Saturday.

Mary Sue Moore, who ghostwrote four Ghosts of Fort Riley books, has been named the 2021 Distinguished Trooper for the 1st Infantry Division and Ft. Riley.

TPD has identified the suspect of an early May robbery as James Clelland.

A 3-foot-long alligator proved that beachgoing along the Grand Strand isn’t solely for those with two legs and no scales.

An eventful weekend in downtown Topeka will create road closures on Saturday.

While proof of a COVID-19 vaccine is not required nationwide or statewide, Stormont Vail Health is giving patients the option to print theirs through MyChart.

Over 900 people are without power in Oskaloosa.

Proud parents, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews, have shared the first photos of baby Sterling.

Garth Brooks has broken the Arrowhead Stadium’s house record for entertainment for tickets sold for his August concert.

Severe storms are sweeping across Northeast Kansas producing Strong winds between 70-80 mph and heavy rains. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees as these winds continue to track southeast.

A Severe Storm Warning has been issued for Nemaha, Brown and Marshall counties until 1 p.m.

United Way Greater Topeka’s Day of Giving has ended on a successful note, with over $14,500 going toward community projects.

A man from Vista has been arrested for burglary in Manhattan and remains in the Riley Co. Jail.