Alec Gartner
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Topeka, KS, United States
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Businesses relying on glass see challenges
The pandemic, inflation, and shipping problems are causing higher prices and shortages that business owners are having to deal with. → Read More
Shawnee County makes Oct. 17 ‘Ted Ensley Day’
Ensley is known for his work while heading up the county parks and recreation department. He helped develop Shawnee North Community Park and Lake Shawnee attractions like the golf course, sports complexes, yacht club, and the flower gardens that bear his name. → Read More
Solar cars take over track at Heartland Motorsports Park
Twelve college teams from across the country are in Topeka this weekend racing solar cars in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. → Read More
Starting in Topeka, author on tour recognizes capital city’s role in civil rights movement
The founder of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail and Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell kicked off his book tour at the historic site in Topeka on Tuesday. → Read More
With tax increase expected, Shawnee County Commission works to finalize budget
Shawnee County commissioners are working through a budget proposal that is nearing $120 million. → Read More
Frito-Lay strike hits 12 days, negotiations to resume Monday
On Monday morning, a hotel in Topeka will be the sight of the latest showdown between union workers and management at Frito-Lay. → Read More
Union workers at Frito-Lay say they’ll go on strike next week
Workers and the bosses at Topeka's Frito-Lay facility have been at odds for months. Now hundreds of workers are planning to stop showing up for work. → Read More
Water safety a focus for boaters on Kansas lakes, rivers
State officials said boaters, whether in a kayak, canoe, or pontoon need to know their surroundings and where possible dangers are. → Read More
Kansas History Museum ready to open to public for first time since March 2020
"We're really excited to be open tomorrow, it has been a long 14 months," said Mary Madden, director of the museum. → Read More
Kansas’ COVID-19 state of emergency gets extension, but governor asked for exit strategy
The governor had asked for a 30 day extension for the disaster declaration through June 27. → Read More
Proposals show little change in tuition for most state universities, WSU raises fees
All but one of the state universities are either lowering tuition and fees or raising them by less than a percent. The only exception is Wichita State. → Read More
2022 redistricting conversation underway at Kansas Statehouse
The most recent census data shows the state grew by more 84,762 people in the last decade. → Read More
Local United Way cashes in on unclaimed property search
“It’s quick, it’s easy, and yeah, it can be a great little surprise,” said Jessica Lehnherr, the organization’s CEO. → Read More
Senate votes down controversial education bill
Critics don’t like how the bill allows money to be sent to struggling students to spend at private schools. But supporters said the current system isn’t working, and something needs to change. → Read More
Legislature passes bill banning transgender women in female sports, now heads to governor
The proposal bans any person biologically born a male to participate in women's sports. → Read More
4 Guys Bistro holds soft opening in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A new restaurant is coming to downtown Topeka, and it may sound familiar to some. 4 Guys Bistro held a soft opening on Monday. It’s a new spin on the former restaurant, 4 Guys Bar & Grill in the Brookwood Shopping Center. The new bistro is where Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant used […] → Read More
Kansas moves into Phase 5, vaccine hesitancy remains an issue for state leaders
Starting on Monday all Kansans 16 years of age and older became eligible for a coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Lawmakers move forward with bills that could limit advance voting in Kansas
"I think election day should be the election day," said Winfield Senator Larry Alley. → Read More
Bill would shrink advance ballot deadline in Kansas by 2 days
459,229 Kansas voters used advance ballots to vote by mail ballot in last year’s election. 32,367 of those came in after election day. → Read More
Kansas abortion measure passage means long fight ahead
Lawmakers are letting voters decide on abortion rights in Kansas. After passing in both the Senate and House, a constitutional amendment proposal will be on the ballot in August 2022. → Read More