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1 dead, 3 injured after severe thunderstorm tears through state park in Kansas
One man died and three people were injured after a severe thunderstorm pummeled Russell County in Kansas, Sheriff Andrew Van Der Wege said in a news statement.The storm blew through Lake Wilson in rural central Kansas' Wilson State Park bringing high winds of 68 to 70 miles per hour, the sheriff said, toppling multiple campers. The sheriff's office said dispatch received multiple 911 calls starting at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, and officers arrived at the scene to find several campers turned over.Officers found three injured people during search and rescue efforts and one dead man. Christopher Montoya, 64, of Holyrood was found in the Hell Creek Park area of the state park. His body was transferred to the local mortuary. An autopsy is scheduled, the sheriff said. The injured people were taken to Russell Regional Hospital. Details about their condition weren't released. The sheriff's office warned visitors to be cautious if they decided to come to Lake Wilson due to debris and power loss. Severe storms and flooding have hit the Midwest in recent weeks.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
Wheatland Electric receives 90% on customer satisfaction survey
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc., recently completed a member-wide customer satisfaction survey in which members scored WEC as one of the highest rated utilities in the nation. Both paper and online survey responses were sent to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®), a company that measures customer satisfaction across multiple industries...
A nice Friday will be followed by more storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A brief pause in the storms for Kansas, but they will be back as some of you continue to enjoy an extended holiday weekend. Although severe chances do remain low for Saturday and Sunday, a few of the storms may produce some strong wind gusts yet again. That chance is slightly higher on Sunday.
Missouri River levels on the rise after strong storms hit Kansas and Missouri overnight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Overnight rain has altered river forecasts, increasing several from minor to moderate flood stage. Thunderstorms crossed Kansas and Missouri in the last 24 hours, impacting areas from Kansas City to St. Louis, with rainfall ranging from 2" to 4" and some spots receiving up to 5".
Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A not-so-hot 4th of July, more weekend storm chances
Taking a break from widespread storm chances with temperatures near or below average for the 4th, but there will be more opportunities for rain over the weekend. Meteorologist Jack Maney has your Storm Track 3 forecast.
Governor Kelly announces $8.6 Million awarded to cost share program projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities...
North wind; mild 4th of July
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After a night of storms, get ready for some nice weather for your 4th of July as temperatures will mainly be in the 80s. We will have to deal with some gusty north winds across the area, but aside from that, we should be smooth sailing for anything outdoors.
Scientists drill for rare minerals in northeast Kansas
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Scientists are searching for potential drilling sites in northeast Kansas which could reveal new sources of rare Earth minerals. The Kansas Geological Service (KGS) announced in a recent publication that KGS scientists are working to identify new sources of critically important resources in Lyon County. Successfully locating new sources of these special […]
Judge orders Biden admin to halt Title IX rule in more states, schools
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to delay implementation of its sweeping changes to Title IX in another four states and at schools attended by students who belong to specific organizations or have parents who do. A Kansas district court on Tuesday blocked the Department of Education from implementing its updated rules expanding longstanding protections around sex discrimination to include gender identity in four more states and specific schools. ...
Pharmaceutical giant sues Kansas for law supporting 340B discounted drugs in pharmacies
A major pharmaceutical manufacturer is suing Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach to prohibit his office from enforcing violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act on drug manufacturers enrolled in Medicaid’s 340B drug pricing program. The budget provision didn’t have a fiscal impact, costing $0 to the state, but its language did direct the Attorney General’s Office to take action against drug manufacturers that “deny, restrict, prohibit or otherwise interfere” with the procurement of 340B subsidized drugs to...
Veteran Salute: Purple heart veteran lead others for 30 years
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – Deploying across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond, Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell continued to improve and push his leadership abilities across three decades in the armed forces. Serving today as a Magistrate Judge for Kansas’s Second Judicial District, Judge Campbell leads with 30 years of military experience in his pocket. “Leadership is born […]
Political signs not allowed on highway right of way
It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way. By law, all right of way on...
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