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McLouth, KS · Business
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Ever rising cost of fuel not impacting visits to Emporia; however, potential exists for impacts on local business as increased costs at pump could lead to less ‘disposable dollars’ during stops in town
The ever-rising cost of fuel has yet to impact turnout at local community events; however, there is another impact we could see if the price at the pump continues to climb. According to Visit Emporia Director Matt Fowler, recent data shows Emporia has yet to see any “Notable change” in turnout for large-scale community activities despite gas prices now eclipsing $4 and diesel approaching $6.25 locally.
KSNT
Dolly Parton-themed corn maze opening at A & H Farm near Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas farm has been selected as one of only 20 farms in North America to participate in a Dolly Parton-themed corn maze campaign. Andrea DeJesus with A & H Farm south of Manhattan said in a Sept. 21 press release that the farm has been selected as one of 20 farms in North America to participate in the “Dolly Parton: Get Lost with Dolly” Country Music Corn Maze campaign, which supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
WIBW
Topeka businesses go head-to-head in truck pull to support local pantry
Salute Our Heroes: Local Topeka non-profit adapts to serve the community. The organization also started an adventure course to help people build teamwork and highlight part of Karl Menninger’s vision. Manhattan community goes the extra mile to support those with Parkinson’s Disease. Updated: Aug. 29, 2026 at 5:15...
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Little Caesars hosts grand opening of new North Topeka location
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Little Caesars has opened a new location in North Topeka. The new Little Caesars location opened its doors on Aug. 11, but is now celebrating with a grand opening at 2102 NW Topeka Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Little Caesars...
Little Apple Post
K-State, NASA highlight satellite technology for farms at Flickner Innovation Farm
Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture. The event — part of NASA's "Space for Ag" tour — brought together researchers, farmers,...
KSNT News
Topeka Vendors Market expands hours of operation
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Staff are set to implement expanded hours at the Topeka Vendors Market next week. Ashton Veazey, part of the management team at the market, told 27 News the new hours will take effect starting on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Currently, the Topeka Vendors Market is only open Thursday to Saturday. “Starting next week, […]
WIBW
Topeka businesses go head-to-head in truck pull to support local pantry
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Be Filled of South Topeka hosted its Annual Pull Event Saturday morning. Mars and Advisors Excel took part in the event, going head-to-head to see who could pull a Harvesters truck the farthest and fastest. This year Mars took back the championship belt from Advisors Excel,...
tkmagazine.com
Slow-Cooked Success | Turning a Food Truck Into a Growing Family Business
On any given weekend, a line of customers begins to form outside El Zócalo’s food truck. They’re eager for steaming bowls of birria ramen, crispy birria egg rolls, quesabirria tacos and other menu items containing the slow-cooked beef that has become a local favorite. Some of those...
KSNT News
‘This year it’s going to be really tough’: Berryton pumpkin patch impacted by hot weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Pumpkin season is fast approaching, but one local farmer said this year’s extreme heat has taken a toll on his crops. Staff at Shively Farms are expecting fewer pumpkins than last year following recent hot weather near the end of August that caused some pumpkins to mature too quickly. Weeds and bugs […]
unearththevoyage.com
This Lavish Abilene Mansion Looks Almost Exactly as It Did in the Early 1900s
One lavish mansion in Abilene, Kansas, looks remarkably close to the way it did more than a century ago. Original furnishings fill its 25 rooms, Edison-era fixtures remain, and a rare 1904 box ball alley still hides in the basement. Much of the decor came from the St. Louis World’s...
KSNT News
What caused people to lose power Thursday in northeast Kansas?
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Numerous residents and businesses in northeast Kansas were without power Thursday afternoon. Evergy reported on its website that around 1,800 of its customers were without power Thursday. The outage included populated areas like St. Marys, Silver Lake and Rossville. Evergy initially reported the outage a little after 2:15 p.m. on Sept. […]
manhattan.org
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the 2026 Business Awards
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the successes and outstanding achievements of our members in six categories: Cornerstone (Lifetime Achievement in Business and Industry), Small Business of the Year, Women/Minority Owned Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Tourism Development Awards. Criteria were established for each award and nominations were taken. A committee evaluated each nomination and decided finalists based on those businesses that most matched the criteria.
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Manhattan approves 2027 budget, narrows property tax hike to 2.7%
After some last-minute calculations, the Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday approved its 2027 budget that would mean a 2.7% increase in property taxes for the average single-family homeowner. Commissioner Larry Fox moved to reduce the proposed mill levy from 52.8 mills to 52.5, reducing the city’s projected use of general...