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Southeastern Kansas Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Tonight Until Midnight
Wichita, KS – Southeastern Kansas is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight CDT, with the National Weather Service forecasting damaging winds and large hail. The storms are expected to develop in the next few hours, driven by an unstable, moisture-rich atmosphere. Wind gusts could reach 75 mph, and hail up to 1.5 inches is possible. The NWS urges residents to take precautions, as these storms may cause power outages, property damage, and dangerous travel conditions. Those in the watch area should remain vigilant and seek shelter if necessary as conditions rapidly evolve.
Hot and still muggy today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Haylen Wilhite says after last night’s storms and a weak cold front, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, with highs ranging in the upper 80s and mid 90s across the state today. High humidity today will make temperatures feel like around 100 degrees. Most of the afternoon will be dry except for the chance of a few isolated storms in southern Kansas.
Outlaws Fans Host ‘Welcome Back’ Party as Team Returns Home from Championship Win
JOPLIN, MO- After several hours of play on Wednesday evening, the Joplin Outlaws were crowned Mid-America League champions. After defeating Abilene 11-4, the Outlaws made their way back to Joe Becker Stadium where they were greeted by several fans. Hosting a ‘welcome back’ party, Outlaws fans cheered on players as they stepped off the bus. […]
Two Vehicle Accident Sends Two to the Hospital
A two vehicle accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:21 pm on Highway 54, 5 miles East of Liberal. A 2012 Freightliner semi being driven by 27 year old by Oscar Jovanny Diaz-Ramirez, was Northbound on Seward County Road O, while a 2003 Chevy Silverado being driven by Luis Angel Dominguez Galindo, 27, of Plains was Westbound on Highway 54. The semi failed to yield to the Silverado causing the Silverado to strike the semi.
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Lawrence police seize over 800 fentanyl pills from suspected dealer
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KAKE) - Police in Lawrence say they have made a significant impact in the battle against the opioid epidemic, stating they seized over 800 fentanyl pills during a traffic stop last week. Last week, police made a vehicle stop on a suspected drug dealer and seized over 800...
Lockett is a special name in football and especially for the Kansas State Wildcats
A third Lockett is taking to the field for Kansas State and this time around, he is almost certainly cemented in Wildcat royalty. Following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin, and his older Tyler, Sterling Lockett is heading into his sophomore season in Manhattan, and there are promises of big things ahead.
Overnight Storms causing damage to Northeast Kansas Residents.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Late last night into this morning, a Severe Thunderstorm came through parts of Northeast Kansas causing problems throughout towns. Topeka neighborhood areas that are impacted the most are Central Topeka, North Topeka, and Oakland are dealing with power outages, power lines down, and tree limbs laying all over yards or even the roads.
Local woman finds creative outlet in pottery
Hillsboro’s Treena Lucero is well known for her creativity having done photography and knitting for years. Many people have purchased and loved her products. So few were surprised when she recently revealed that she is now branching out into a new creative outlet. “I started doing pottery and I...
Barton Community College recovering from BMI closure
When ValueHealth, the parent company of Benefit Management (BMI), filed for bankruptcy last week, it forced the abrupt closure of the Great Bend business and the rest of ValueHealth’s businesses. BMI served as a health insurance and benefit administrator for several entities, including Barton Community College. The college is...
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