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Weekend rain chance, high heat next week
It is going to be another hot day as we head into the weekend. After a quiet, calm, and clear morning, afternoon highs will return to the 90s. There will be a couple of spots that get close to the century mark. High pressure has been blocking any moisture from...
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The last weekend in July is shaping up to have some typical Kansas heat, but next week could get dangerous for much of the area as highs are likely to top 100 degrees on a large scale. We’ve issued Weather Alert Days for Tuesday and Wednesday as those could be some of the hottest days we’ve had all summer.
Contract for deed home sales used to be mostly unregulated in Kansas. A new law changes that.
Contracts for deed allow a homebuyer to make monthly payments directly to a seller instead of to a bank, with the expectation that the home’s title will be transferred to the buyer once all installments are paid.
The Riley County Fair is off and running this year with plenty of attractions for the region
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fair takes place in Manhattan this weekend. An annual tradition in the Manhattan area, the Riley County Fair is back for another summer for everyone. “We have a huge carnival here with We Entertainment, we’ve got more food vendors than we’ve ever had,...
Celebrate ‘Day of the Cowboy’ at Flint Hills Discovery Center
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to celebrate ‘Day of the Cowboy’ at Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan. This yearly tradition features horse-drawn carriage rides, a dunk tank, wood block branding, western style photos and more. It’s Saturday July 27, 10am-3pm. All activities are included with regular admission. The first 250 children will receive a free baseball cap.
‘Angry voters’: Kansas election director on Postal Service crush
KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Election Director Bryan Caskey shared concerns over the U.S. Postal Service being able to handle the upcoming crush of mail-in ballots. According to a report from The Associated Press, election directors from across the country voiced concerns over the possibility of ballots not being delivered in time to be counted in […]
Researchers and leaders in agriculture participate in precision agriculture demonstration
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - Researchers and leaders in agriculture from more than 40 nations visited Manhattan this week to learn the latest significant research and information on precision agriculture at the International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA). The conference is in partnership with the International Society of Precision Agriculture...
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