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Episode 6: Raise awareness, give dignity, and play ball!
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State lawmakers are on their first adjournment break. It’s been a session filled with contentious debate and unfinished business.
Before they head back, House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, visited Eye on NE Kansas with an update on key issues.
6:31
Every Tuesday during April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Eye on NE Kansas is taking time to focus on different aspects of the issue.
This week, Michelle McCormick, executive director of the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, and Daniel Goombi, executive director of the Midwest Native Coalition for Justice and Peace, discussed the theme “prevention demands equity.”
11:40
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, which makes it perfect timing for Topeka-based Kansas Children’s Service League to get an extra boost in its efforts to prevent abuse and build stronger families.
Jeremy Kindy with KCSL and Erika McNeill with Envista Credit Union visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain their partnership. Envista chose KCSL as this month’s Envista Cares challenge partner.
16:41
Road construction season is gearing up. While it may be frustrating for you, it can be downright frightening for the men and women working on those sites.
April 17 to 21 is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. Dave Studebaker is the Topeka maintenance supervisor for the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. He visited Eye on NE Kansas to share reminders for drivers of what they can do to assist road crews.
21:54
You can help people in need feel the simple benefit of a good shower.
The Mobile Access Partnership is holding a community hygiene drive. Aimee Copp Hasty with Valeo Behavioral Health and Jenny Falk with Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries visited Eye on NE Kansas to detail the effort.
26:33
Baseball season is in full swing. One person who’s had a front row seat for several decades is Steve Physioc.
The WIBW-TV alum retired as a radio and television broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals after last season. Before appearing Wednesday night at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library, Physioc visited Eye on NE Kansas.