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Auburn road reopens, body found
Update 3:36 p.m.: The sheriff’s office has identified the deceased as Lowell W. Lence, 80, of Topeka. Update 12:50 p.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that Southwest Auburn Road has been reopened. More information is expected to be released. Update 11 a.m.: The sheriff’s office reports that a dead body has been discovered in the 4400 […]
Watch: Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy Connect on a Deep Touchdown
The latest Big 12 pass-catching duo to hit the NFL ranks resides in Kansas City between Texas Tech‘s Patrick Mahomes and Texas‘ Xavier Worthy. On Sunday, Mahomes and Worthy connected for a monster touchdown at training camp in St. Joseph that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Worthy,...
During Kansas City's hot summers, community programs can be 'life-saving' for people without AC
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Kansas Weather Alert: Evening Thunderstorms Expected by 10 PM
Wichita, KS – Central Kansas is bracing for a series of hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms this evening, with the most significant activity expected around 10 PM. Residents can anticipate gusty winds and brief heavy rain, though severe weather is not forecasted. According to the US National Weather Service in...
Wagner: KDWP's special hunts can add to outdoor experience
The fall and winter hunting seasons are in the not-so-distant future. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is currently accepting applications for 402 special hunts available for the upcoming seasons. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner said the hunts can be a good way to gain access to more restricted hunting areas.
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
Earlier this month, Perry Lake rose to its highest levels since 2019, when water levels were more than double their averages, according to the United State Geological Survey. At its recent peak on July 10, the lake, which is northeast of Topeka, held more than 342,000 acre-feet of water, which is only slightly above the average for the reservoir.
Youth Nab Titles at Bob Hines Swine Classic
More than 100 Kansas youth from 32 counties exhibited 250 pigs in the 2024 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic this month in Manhattan. Youth had the opportunity to compete in a skillathon contest, photography contest and showmanship, in addition to prospect and market hog classes. Scott Dean, Lisco, Nebraska, judged showmanship as well as the prospect and market shows.
New healthy eatery Bonsai Bowl opens in Overland Park
A new restaurant offering nutrition-focused meals on the go has arrived in Johnson County. Fast-casual eatery Bonsai Bowl opened its doors in Overland Park this summer. Bonsai Bowl is at 8932 W. 95th St. The restaurant occupies a space on the northwest corner of West 95th and Antioch Road, near...
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