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Overland Park hires new police chief
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Overland Park has a new police chief. On Tuesday, the City of Overland Park named Doreen Jokerst the city’s next Chief of Police. Jokerst comes to Overland Park from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she spent the past six years as the university’s assistant vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police. She guided the department to become the first nationally accredited police department in Boulder County, Colorado.
NCAA Football: Pop-Tarts Bowl-North Carolina State at Kansas State
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the ball against NC State in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Do not drink advisory issued for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued another Do Not Drink Advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. This advisory marks the first do not drink advisory since April 12. Customers should observe the following:. DO NOT GIVE...
Drive safely: Tuesday’s heavy rains contribute to 2 interstate accidents
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Tuesday, the Kansas and Missouri State Highway Patrols responded to two crashes where slick roads played a role. Strong thunderstorms moved through the Kansas City metro from approximately 5:30 to 7 p.m., bringing heavy wind and rain. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., KHP reported that...
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas selected as Ms. Wheelchair America for 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas woman has picked up a national honor that allows her to represent women who are “wheelchair mobile” in the United States, officials said. Tamara Blackwell, of Bel Aire, who was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas in March 2024, recently was selected as Ms. Wheelchair America.
Kansas Weather Alert: Storms and Heat Wave Expected to Hit Thursday
Wichita, KS – Residents of Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area should prepare for a shift in weather conditions as a cold front moves in. Storms are expected to develop Thursday evening and persist into Friday morning, bringing the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued an advisory, noting that gusty winds reaching up to 50 mph and heavy downpours are likely.
Flags to fly at half-staff in Kansas, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags to fly at half-staff statewide later this month. Kelly made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 27 that flags are to fly at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. This is to honor former chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals […]
Rain potential peaks Thursday evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Just a couple more hot days ahead before a cold front brings in some early fall-like weather. The chances for storms will end heading into the overnight and most, if not all of Kansas, will have dry weather on Wednesday. A strong cold front arriving on...
Kansas residents get hands-on cooking experience at Little Balkans Days
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Residents from across southeast Kansas got a taste of a few new recipes for this year’s “Little Balkans Days” cooking school. “Gina and I took the classes last year and had such a good time that we decided to come back,” said Patty Hildebrandt, Arma resident.
Extreme Kansas heat impacts high school athletes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hot temperatures are sweeping through northeast Kansas this week, creating some challenges for high school athletics. Temperatures are expected to peak near triple digits. This comes at the starting time for high school sports, creating an inconvenience and safety hazard for athletes who practice outdoors. Mike Longhofer is an athletic trainer at […]
Kansas school employee paid $630,000, here’s why
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – An employee with a northeast Kansas school district received a big six-figure salary, more than what the U.S. president is paid in a year, in the 2023-2024 semester. 27 News is finding out why. David Wild, while employed at Geary County Unified School District 475, was paid a whopping $631,000 during […]
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