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CAMPBELL: Grasshopper populations in Kansas remain elevated
Weather patterns can have a significant impact on grasshopper populations year to year. Hot, dry summers increase the survival of nymphs and adult grasshoppers, leading to increased egg production during the growing season. Cool, wet weather promotes fungal pathogens that can reduce egg and nymph survival, but if the following spring is warm and wet, egg hatching will increase, and more nymphs survive. So, several years of hot, dry summers followed by warm, wet springs can eventually lead to large populations of grasshoppers in some regions.
Kansas nursing homes say they can’t afford more staff. Advocates say it’s crucial.
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night, and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann Collins, had dementia. She...
Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes twin orphaned black bear cubs
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Sedgwick County Zoo announced they recently got two new baby black bears from Oregon and will be ready for public viewing as soon as Monday. The announcement came during the weekly meeting of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners. The cubs, brother and sister twins...
Father in Kan. Amber Alert abduction faces new charges
KANSAS CITY — The suspect arrested in the July 17, Amber Alert in Kansas is facing multiple charges and remains jailed in Wyandotte County. Just before 1:30 pm July 17, 2-year-old Jaxon Halley and his mother were forcibly taken at gunpoint by 39-year-old Darryl Livingston, Jr. during a domestic incident at their home, according to Kansas City, Kansas police.
Sporting KC soccer stars team up to open new Overland Park padel club
Thanks to six Kansas City soccer stars, an increasingly popular racket sport will soon mark its Johnson County debut. Several former and current Sporting Kansas City players — Johnny Russell, Daniel Salloi, Andreu Fontas, Roger Espinoza, Graham Zusi and Uri Rosell — have teamed up to open La Casa Del Padel, a new padel club in Overland Park, later this summer.
Commission OKs new senior living facility south of Lake Olathe
A senior living facility with skilled nursing and assisted living services planned near Lake Olathe is one step closer to reality. Earlier this week, the Olathe Planning Commission voted 8-0 in favor of the preliminary site development plan for Destiny Senior Living, proposed at 25370 W. 143rd St. Commissioner Chip Corcoran was absent from the meeting.
City Beverage presents check to Food Bank of Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Beverage presented the Food Bank of Reno County with a check on Wednesday. Vice President of City Beverage, Chris Welsh, along with other representatives from City Beverage presented a check for $4,450.00. "It means a lot to be able to give back to the community,"...
Wichitan seriously injured in Lyon County motorcycle crash that stopped traffic on I-35
LYON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – A man was seriously injured during a motorcycle crash in Lyon County Wednesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old Wichita man was driving a Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Interstate 35 near mile marker 102 in Chase County. The driver left the...
🎥⚾ WATCH: Monarchs open NBC World Series with TPA Texas
WICHITA, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs begin play at the 90th NBC World Series this evening against TPA Texas at 6 p.m. The game will be played at Eck Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University. The Monarchs are the defending NBC World Series champions after defeating the...
Swing Away Stigma golf tournament to generate funds for CrossWinds
Swing Away Stigma is the theme for a special fundraising golf tournament this weekend. CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness will benefit from the first-ever tourney Saturday at Emporia Golf Course. The event is a four-person scramble format. Registration begins at 7:30 am, with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Awards, prizes...
What the Tech? Closed Captioning
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -In an era where streaming services and digital content dominate our screens, closed captioning has become an essential feature for many viewers. However, finding, activating, and customizing these settings can often be a frustrating experience. Recognizing this, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is introducing new regulations aimed at enhancing the accessibility and usability of closed captioning across various platforms, including cable, streaming services, and set-top boxes.
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