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Channel 13 tower back to full power on Tuesday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Power is back on at WIBW-TV’s tower on Tuesday morning, which means over-the-air viewers can see Channel 13 once again. The power was reduced temporarily on Tuesday morning while work was taking place on the station’s tower. The work was being done as part...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka baker finds sweet success with honor system
The owner of Butternut Bites bakery cart began pursuing her culinary passion in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic derailed her earlier plans. “I think food is so beautiful and fun. It’s a great way to express creativity, and it makes people want to come back,” Lindsey Jones said. Jones serves fresh bread and baked goods like scones, cookies, pretzels and croissants from a kiosk cart in her driveway at SW 29th and Arvonia in Topeka. Butternut Bites has gained a significant social media following on Facebook and Instagram since the cart opened in February. The business got its start in the midst of the pandemic. In 2020, Jones had recently earned a certificate in nutrition and was working at a salon when she found herself out of work. Owner began making food during the pandemic “I’ve always been so interested in food and nutrition,” she said. “I find it fascinating how our bodies use and run on fuel.” When her salon shut down, a co-worker suggested that Jones should make food for other people. Jones began taking orders and crafting lasagnas, protein balls and other dishes from her home kitchen. “I wasn’t working, and I like to make people happy,
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Red Lobster Has Closed More Than 160 Restaurants as CEO Says Chain Must ‘Get Smaller'
Red Lobster’s comeback plan has a painful first step: more than 160 of its restaurants are already gone. According to Inc. , the iconic seafood chain has shrunk from more than 700 locations before its 2024 bankruptcy to roughly 540 today, with closures continuing across the country in 2026. And CEO Damola Adamolekun has made clear that the smaller footprint isn't an accident. Red Lobster needs to “get smaller” by closing underperforming restaurants and building a healthier business from what remains. COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Some major locations haven't survived the purge. Red Lobster closed its Tallahassee restaurant in May after 56 years, ending the run of its oldest continuously operating location. The same month brought closures in Pennsylvania, Kansas and Missouri. Then, in June, its Times Square restaurant shut down after 23 years, leaving Manhattan without a Red Lobster. “Times Square has been an important chapter in Red Lobster’s history, and this was a difficult decision,” the company said. Red Lobster cited construction that hurt access and foot traffic, as well as plans to convert the building into apartments. But the closures are only one part of
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The Topeka Capital-Journal
Father-and-son farm duo in Topeka grows fresh produce and community
Growing your own local produce requires hard work and dedication, which are both traits that this son and father duo have perfected over their years of business in Topeka. Insane Paine Produce, near 3227 NE Seward Ave., is owned and operated by Luke and Mark Paine. The local produce farm has been operating in Topeka for 16 years after holding a grand opening May 6, 2010. At that time, Luke Paine had convinced his father they could take a crack at running their own greenhouse and farm operation. After all, they maintained smaller gardens around their house. And the two had been buying goods from the Amish community in Jamesport, Mo., said The Capital-Journal archives. Now, the farm has turned into something much bigger than them both — community staple. 'Make as much available' Right now, seasonal produce such as cucumbers, zucchini, watermelon, tomatoes, and more can be found at Insane Paine Produce, where the pair have spent countless hours growing and harvesting the fresh goods. The Paines soon will begin the process of growing pumpkins and other items for the fall season. "Everything we grow is grown right here," said Luke Paine. "You can see where we grow it
ksal.com
Mokas Expanding With 9 New Locations
Salina based Mokas Coffee & Eatery is growing, and expanding with multiple locations across the Kansas City area. According to JRI Hospitality, they have signed a nine-unit franchise development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality. It includes includes six units across Clay and Jackson Counties on the Missouri side of the greater Kansas City market, along with three additional development units in Kansas markets outside the metro area. Those three additional units will be directed to the Kansas markets of Derby, Garden City, and Manhattan, with active site selection underway and a 2027 opening targeted as the group builds out the full nine-unit development.
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2256 – Keeping an Eye on Future Reports for the Grain Market…Beef Stocker Field Day
00:01:05 – Grain Market Price Trends: K-State grain economist, Daniel O’Brien, starts the show as he explains the historic week in the grain market and how future reports could impact market reactions. 00:12:05 – K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Dale Blasi, continues the...
Kansas State Collegian
Union bowling center rebrands, engraving services to expand offerings
The K-State Student Union Bowling Center has rebranded to The Wabash as part of a larger renovation of the Student Union basement over the summer. The renovations updated much of the area around the bowling alley and allowed Union Engraving Services and the K-State Bowling Club to expand into larger spaces.
KVOE
Law signs two year commitment to now serve as permanent Emporia Chamber President and CEO following five months in interim role
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce now has a permanent leader at the helm for at least the next two years. It was announced Tuesday that Mike Law has dropped the interim tag as Chamber President and will now hold the official title after agreeing to a two-year commitment with the chamber. Law was named as the interim president back in March following the departure of previous interim President and CEO Christian Keisler back in February.
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Topeka jumps nine points on list for Midwest Startups
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In recent years, Topeka’s seen quite a few new businesses. A lot of those successful start-ups come out of Omni Circle Group. The nonprofit measures its success and impact on the capital city through Midwest Startups, which ranks Midwest cities across the region based on their startup ecosystems.
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1880 Beef to open 2nd location in Manhattan
1880 Beef is opening a second location on the west side of Manhattan. Andy and Sara Larson, a seventh-generation ranching family, are owners of 1880 Beef and the Wild & Blooming Floral Shop in Manhattan. The family’s business evolved from selling bulk beef directly to customers in an alley by...
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Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report for the Week Ending August 23
MANHATTAN, Kan. – For the week ending August 23, 2026, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 36% short, 36% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 38% short, 34% adequate, and 3% surplus.
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dailycoffeenews.com
Mokas Continues Kansas City-Area Expansion with 9-Unit Deal
Salina, Kansas-born cafe chain and roasting company Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed a nine-unit franchise development agreement with a new business entity called Cornerstone Hospitality. The deal includes six planned stores in Clay and Jackson counties on the Missouri side of the Kansas City market, plus three additional Kansas...
farmtalknews.com
Cattle Chat: The economics of creep feeding
As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves. In a recent episode of “Cattle Chat with the Beef Cattle Institute,” veterinarians Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip...
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Abilene Awarded Funding For Rural Business Accelerator Program
The City of Abilene has been awarded an $89,787 USDA Rural Business Development Grant to establish a Rural Business Accelerator Program, which will be delivered in partnership with Driving Dickinson County. The year-long program will begin Oct. 1, 2026, and run through Sept. 30, 2027, providing eligible small and emerging...