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Toot Sweet is busy this October as locals prepare for Halloween despite candy prices rising nearly 8% in September — the store offers bulk options to lower costs for families.

A Manhattan pharmacy that has offered free medications for nearly two years is now giving uninsured patients a 30-day supply of diabetic supplies (lancets, test strips and a glucometer) if they meet income guidelines.

Patients can return monthly as long as they qualify.

Stormont Vail marked 12 years in the Mayo Clinic Care Network when leaders from Mayo visited to share best practices and boost patient care.

Dr. Mark Larson said the network helps local doctors connect with specialists + improves access to expert treatment.

Residents in Lebo were told to boil all tap water after a waterline break caused low pressure and increased the risk of bacterial contamination.

KDHE said the advisory began Thursday, Oct. 22 and will remain until tests confirm the water is safe.

For Halloween, local police and the fire department advised wearing visible costumes and using LED decorations for safety.

The city will host a Trunk or Treat at Evergy Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. — residents are urged to follow the tips to enjoy the holiday.

Washburn University will host homecoming week with a Trick or Treat (5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct.

28) and a celebration day on Oct. 31 featuring a pancake breakfast (9 to 11 a.m.), a parade at 11 a.m., tailgating from noon to 2 p.m. and a football game at 2 p.m.

Washburn soccer will try to clinch a share of the MIAA title with a win Friday at 6 p.m. at Central Missouri’s field — head coach Davy Phillips said the team is eager to meet the challenge.

Flory Bidunga, who transferred from Kansas to Louisville, faced boos from KU students during his exhibition debut at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday as head coach Bill Self apologized to Louisville’s coach Pat Kesley.

It marked his first game back in Allen Fieldhouse since his transfer.