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July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The warmup continues for most of Kansas as the week continues and widespread 90s are on the way for Wednesday and Thursday. That’s close to average for late July, and the humidity should remain low for most of the region, so heat indices won’t be too different from the afternoon highs.
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office. The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially...
Flags at half-staff in honor of former Kansas Speaker Marvin William Barkis
(KOAM) - Governor Laura Kelly has issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities in memory of former Kansas Speaker of the House Marvin William Barkis. This decision follows Executive Order #20-30 and is effective immediately until sundown on the day of his interment.
Kansas high schoolers, inspired by teachers who make an impact, eager to join profession
EMPORIA — Itzia Reyes wants to be a teacher so she can comfort kids who don’t feel welcome. The Winfield High School student remembers the sting of learning English as a second language and longing for more support. At the Kansas Future Teachers Academy last week at Emporia State University, Reyes focused her attention on social-emotional learning in anticipation of attending college and becoming part of the next generation of educators.
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
K-State Agriculture Today: 1730 – Perennial Grass Management…Symposium for Cooperatives
A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal. 00:01:05 – Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Starting today’s show is K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, with information on warm-season perennial grasses and what people can do when trying to control them. 00:12:05 – Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium: Brian...
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Re-Elects Officers; Reviews Budgets; District Elections coming up
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international sorghum markets. These public meetings allow attendees to hear updates from state and national staff...
WSU builds a cricket field to help international students feel at home
Wichita State University unveiled its own cricket field near campus in May. International students were at the forefront of this effort. For some of them, cricket is more than a sport...it's a connection to home. Under the summer sun, a group of students waits in anticipation for the bowler to...
Kansas driver’s license offices still impacted by CrowdStrike outage
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas driver’s license offices are still impacted by the issues with the CrowdStrike. On Friday, a defective software update sent by CrowdStrike to its customers disrupted airlines, banks, hospitals and other critical services Friday, affecting about 8.5 million machines running Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The following offices in Kansas had problems […]
Toastique to open this fall in Wichita
Press Release courtesy of Toastique’s marketing agency. Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its expansion into Kansas with its first location to open in Wichita this fall 2024. Located at 9747 E 21st N Suite 115, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.
Sod Poodles defeat Wind Surge, win fourth in last five
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Wichita Wind Surge by a score of 12-3 on Tuesday night. Amarillo surged in the bottom of the sixth inning, where they scored seven runs to turn a one-run deficit into a six-run lead. The Sod Poodles were led by...
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