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Feeling like (early) fall today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says today will feel more like fall with high temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s which is normal for mid to late September. While a stray shower or two cannot be ruled out this morning, most areas will be dry with clearing skies this afternoon.
KSU TBT Alumni Team falls in first round
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Basketball Tournament began for Purple Reign in Wichita, but Team Colorado had other plans, beating KSU’s alumni team 71-67. Purple Reign led 18-16 after the first quarter, but then trailed 34-29 at the break. KSU outscored Team Colorado by five in the third to tie the game but former NBA player Andre Roberson made the game winning shot to end Purple Reign’s run.
Kansas Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – With Joe Biden’s decision to step out of the presidential race, it’s rocked the Kansas Democratic Party. It’s left many questions unanswered, especially with the Democratic National Convention closing in. KSN reached out to local leaders and our political analyst about what’s next for the party and who they’ll likely support. […]
Jacob’s Radar: Wildfire smoke staying just west of KC
Over 1 million acres have been burned by wildfires so far this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. There are currently 60 large fires active nationwide, with 10 new fires in the last few days. Just like the last several summers, widespread smoke from these wildfires is impacting parts of the Plains and Midwest. However, for now the smoke plume is just northwest of the Kansas City region.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Scattered showers start the week, warmer trend in sight
Spotty showers are tracking through the Sunflower State this evening. Scattered storm activity has stayed on the other side of the state line, with a few rainy rumbles in eastern Colorado. A random shower or two will be possible overnight, but most of the state will stay dry. Winds out...
INSIGHT KANSAS: Kansas childcare is unaffordable for most families
Last month during the state legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s childcare tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce and weaken “traditional families”.
Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at 9:30 in the morning at the Osawatomie depot on the Missouri Pacific from Pueblo. The 51-year-old former president must have been weary, because on the previous day he had been greeted by thousands in Colorado, met with dignitaries, and laid the cornerstone of the new YMCA. Since his return from an […] The post Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
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