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First QuikTrip in Topeka ready for customers
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Capital City is welcoming the arrival of its first QuikTrip. The brand-new gas station and store in south Topeka will open at 7 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 3 at 3901 SW Topeka Blvd. From pizza and wings to slushies and coffees, there is a little of everything for everyone […]
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Washburn Tech Cosmetology students feel more prepared heading into the industry thanks to new facility
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new Washburn Tech Academy of Cosmetology welcomed students for the past three months as they made their official move back on June 1. We stopped by the academy to see how the students and staff have adapted to the move and the new facility. Washburn Tech added the academy of cosmetology […]
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It's Your Business has Christopher Koo, Abebe Abebe, Stephanie Suber
Hires Stormont Vail Health welcomed Christopher Koo , surgical intensivist, to Stormont Vail Hospital. As a trauma and acute care surgery specialist, Koo cares for patients during some of their most critical and unexpected moments. He is committed to helping patients and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and plan of care through clear, honest communication. “Patients and families are often meeting us on one of the hardest days of their lives,” said Koo. “My goal is to make sure they receive excellent care while understanding what’s happening and why. When people trust their care team and feel informed, they’re better able to navigate an otherwise uncertain situation.” Originally from Hawaii, Koo completed his surgical residency at the University of Kansas and chose to continue his career in the Midwest. He believes effective patient care requires both clinical expertise and the ability to help patients and families make sense of complex medical situations. Boards The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has elected a new president, Abebe Abebe , M.D., and vice president, Stephanie Suber , D.O. Abebe was appointed to the board in 2021. He completed his undergraduate medical education at Jimma University in Ethiopia and his residency training
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Topeka cheese business expands to Manhattan with The Cheese Vault
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Little Apple cheese enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to as a new business settles into Manhattan Town Center. Kyra Vanderbilt specialty leasing & marketing manager at Manhattan Town Center shared in a press release that a new business called The Cheese Vault is set to hold its grand opening on […]
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Topeka student finds opportunity through disability employment services
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tyler Anderson said finding his first job was not easy. The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center employee said he repeatedly landed interviews but struggled to get hired. Anderson, who is on the autism spectrum, said things changed when he was connected with employment support services through his high school. “No one was hiring […]
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Straight A’s in Insurance: Assess, Ask, Adjust
Topeka, Kan. – School is back in session, but is your insurance ready for the new year? As students head back to the classroom across Kansas, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt encourages students and parents to assess, ask, and adjust their insurance coverage for the year ahead. Assess: Review your...
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Beef Experts Convene In Manhattan To Address Industry Changes
Kansas State University will welcome producers, veterinarians and beef industry leaders to a field day on Thursday, Sept. 24, focused on giving producers the latest practical information to help them adapt to recent significant changes in the beef industry. The 27th annual Beef Stocker Field Day, hosted by the Department...
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Wamego Housing Project Breaks Ground
Wamego is growing—and we’re seeing the investment to prove it. Ground has officially been broken on the North Ridge Apartments Expansion, a project that will add 48 new housing units in two new buildings, including units earmarked for senior housing. Housing is economic development. When communities are growing,...
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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...
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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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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
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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.