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Seneca requiring contractors obtain a license
(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council approved an ordinance when they met Wednesday evening requiring the licensing of contractors performing work in the city. The ordinance was approved on a 4-0 vote. Council members Ray Shinn and Kris Enneking were not present at the meeting. Contractors will be required to obtain a...
Kansas State football's all-time record against every team on their 2024-2025 schedule
Kansas State is ready for a big season this year with every fan looking forward to seeing what Avery Johnson can do as a full-time starter. With the departure of Oklahoma and Texas and Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, and Colorado joining the Big 12, the Wildcats have a real chance at winning the Big 12.
Clay Center City Council Talk Construction, Budgets, More in Regular Meeting
The Clay Center City Council met on the evening of July 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting. According to the Unofficial Minutes report:. Mayor Jimmy Thatcher said the recent street projects are looking very good. He also gave his compliments to the Clay Center Aquatic Park staff. City Attorney Dusty...
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $62.6 Million Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) has awarded a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program grant to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City, Kansas, as announced by Governor Laura Kelly. The 18th Street Bridge, a key link on U.S. 69...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
A Missouri law adopted in 2022 requires that all public school elementary students get reading instruction that has proved “highly likely to be effective" (Getty Images). If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots.
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Culver, Ottawa County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Culver – public water supply system located in Ottawa County. The advisory was issued because the water system could not maintain the minimum required chlorine residual. Failure to maintain disinfection residual may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination.
U.S. 281 resurfacing to start in Osborne County
The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 281 in Osborne County on Monday, July 22. Project work will consist of a chip seal on 16.5 miles of pavement starting near County Road 412 and ending at the south city limits in Osborne. Traffic through the areas where crews are actively working will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for delays of 15 minutes or less during daylight hours.
Basement of Belleville family under nine feet of water after flood
The Bujnak family purchased their home a year before a flood brought nine feet of water into their basement. Toilets, duct work, a fridge and holiday decorations were washed away or damaged beyond repair. They are only one such family to experience such a catastrophe after heavy rains inundated the metro-east on Tuesday. Visit bnd.com to learn more. Story by Bruce Darnell. Video by Bruce Darnell and Joshua Carter.
Fort Riley man hospitalized after car strikes pole
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County. A Nissan sedan driven by 22-year-old Jason Mendoza of Fort Riley left the roadway and collided with a pole at the corner of Fort Riley Blvd and Richards Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
Tanker fire south of Lyndon shuts down US 75
Update 9:49 a.m.: The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the fuel truck was a 2017 Peterbilt carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel. Roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel was estimated to have burned in the incident. The fire was believed to have started after a tire blew, puncturing the tanker. US 75 is expected to be shut […]
K-State Salina teams place in top 15 at national flight competition for female pilots
SALINA — Student pilots represented Kansas State University Salina in the annual Air Race Classic, a nationwide aviation race featuring only female pilots and offering networking opportunities among fellow aviators. Four pilots competed for K-State Salina: Roxana Linares, a 2024 graduate in professional pilot, Arkansas City; Macy McMillan, a...
Financial card theft is this week's Crimestoppers
On Saturday, July 7, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., a 71 year old male was leaving Walmart, 2900 S. 9th, Salina, Kansas, when he was approached by a male and female subject. The male subject had a $20 bill in his hand and told the victim he had dropped the bill. The victim indicated he had not dropped the bill and the male suspect told the victim to check his wallet.
Dam Jam preparations near completion after months of uncertainty
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After months of uncertainty, preparations for Dam Jam are nearly complete at the festival’s new location in Goddard, just south of 183rd and Kellogg. Event organizers have spent the past several months transforming a field into a music festival site. Earlier this year, it was unclear if Dam Jam would even happen. Now, the annual event is less than 24 hours away.
MEDIA RELEASE – Recovered Stolen Vehicle & Warrant Arrests
On Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at 6:41 AM, a law enforcement officer with the Pittsburg Police Department observed a vehicle that was not displaying any state issued license plates turn onto Amber Drive. The Officer turned his patrol vehicle around to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle pulled into the driveway of 1011 Amber Drive. The driver exited the vehicle and quickly entered the residence and closed the door behind him. Further investigation into the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of Joplin, Missouri.
Hit or miss weekend showers and storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an active night of storms, we are kicking off Saturday morning with continued scattered showers across southern Kansas. These will continue through the late morning. Afternoon highs will range from low to mid 80s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. A weak cold front will...
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