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Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man
CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased in the Hell’s Creek Area of Wilson State Park, where multiple campers were blown over when winds near 70 miles an hour as the storm moved across the lake just before midnight Wednesday night. Three persons were taken to Russell Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries.
Separation approved for large/small dogs at Great Bend dog park
Through the quality-of-life sales tax, dog park fencing at Veterans Memorial Park in Great Bend was a project slated for 2023. This would separate large dogs and small dogs, as the city has experienced dog fights and altercations between citizens. Great Bend Assistant City Administrator Logan Burns said the additional...
Gov. Laura Kelly set to attend meeting with President Biden
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly plans to attend a meeting with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors Wednesday. Biden announced he has invited many Democratic governors from across the United States, including Kelly, to attend a meeting Wednesday. The meeting’s guestlist will also include some Democratic congressional leaders. Kelly’s press secretary Grace Hoge […]
Three Kansas lakes added to blue-green algae advisory
TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae for several bodies of water. Warnings have been issued for King Lake in Lyon County, as well as for...
Overnight storms leave damage in Kansas
Another round of severe thunderstorms moved through central and south central areas of Kansas early Thursday, bringing wind gusts up to 80 miles an hour and causing damage to trees and power lines. A gust of 82 miles an hour was reported in Salina, with a 70 mile-an-hour gust reported...
Citizen asks Great Bend council to revisit golf cart ordinance
In a span of six weeks, legalizing golf carts on city streets has been discussed three times at Great Bend City Council meetings. On May 20, the council did not have the minimum of five votes needed to pass a new ordinance. The topic was revisited June 17 with more council members present, but the governing body voted 6-to-1 to deny making golf carts legal on city streets, citing lack of support, safety and extra enforcement for the police department as reasons against the idea.
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 […]
Great Bend councilmember: Let's revisit contract with library
Air conditioner issues have forced the Great Bend Public Library to be closed the past few days. Already replacing a pump, technicians believe the heat exchanger is now the source of the problem. The City of Great Bend has a strong interest in maintenance and infrastructure at the library because...
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