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Why you should expect more police patrols for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – You can expect more law enforcement patrols on the roads for the Fourth of July holiday. 27 News spoke with Lt. Roy Wise of the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) about what they are doing to enforce safety during the holiday. “The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies, are going […]
Discipline used in Kansas’ largest school district was discriminatory, the Justice Department says
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include...
Airman suffers head injury when storm tore down fireworks tent
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Some people are recovering after being injured at fireworks tents around Wichita Tuesday night during a strong thunderstorm. We talked to one man this afternoon who was right back at work selling fireworks on Wednesday. Staff Sergeant Thomas Heatherdale was working at the fireworks tent at...
Sinkhole opens near Douglas and Hillside
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A sinkhole on east Douglas should be repaired by the middle of next week. The City of Wichita said high temperatures caused a break on an older water line leading to the sinkhole. City crews blocked off the westbound lanes of Douglas, east of Hillside, to...
‘This is like one of my worst fears’: Derby farm damaged by powerful storm
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms packing punches of up to 70 mph winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in several areas across Kansas, especially in the Wichita area. Among the hardest hit areas Tuesday night was south of Wichita at Twin Creek Trails in Derby. “This is like one of...
Newton sixth grader finalist in nationwide mullet contest
NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - A Newton six-grader is making waves not just on the sports fields, but also in a rather unexpected competition: the USA Mullet Championships. Ruger Beaman, known for his ambition on the football, soccer and baseball fields, first got the iconic American haircut three years ago when he told his mother, Kendra Fowler, he wanted to give a mullet a try.
WEATHER: Storm chances decreased, risk outlook eliminated for July 4
Chances of overall thunderstorm activity and severe weather have declined as the holiday has progressed. Early Thursday, there was a moderate chance of storms and a marginal severe weather risk for wind. As of early afternoon, the overall risk had been reduced to slight, with isolated to widely scattered heavy rainfall possible. As was the case in the early-morning hours, the projected time for rainfall remains 4-8 pm.
Olathe Parks & Rec's Beach Fest canceled due to overnight storms
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The city of Olathe posted to their social media platforms that Beach Festival has been canceled after late night storms hit the area. Beach conditions were too severe for Olathe Parks & Rec to continue on with planned beach activities. The post continues on to say...
Agenda for the U234 Board of Education for July 8
July 8, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. 1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President. 3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item) 4.0 Reorganization of New Board (Action) 5.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item) 5.1 Board Minutes. 06/03/24 Minutes. 06/10/24 Board Minutes. 5.2 Financials – Cash Flow...
Get the party started! Mini-Jamaica kicks off 91st annual Fiesta Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fiesta Topeka events get going in earnest this weekend, with the 5K run/walk and Mini-Jamaica kickoff festival!. Renee Franklin and Marisol Marcelo visited Eye on NE Kansas to share the details. The 5K run/walk is back for its 47th year, following a course through the Oakland...
Hospitals across the KC metro begin to treat fireworks-related injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On the eve of the Fourth of July hospitals across the Kansas City metro have started to treat fireworks-related injuries. The University of Kansas Health System announced on Wednesday, July 3, that it has already worked a handful of fireworks-related injury cases across its Kansas City, Olathe, Liberty, Miami county campuses and the Burnett Burn Center.
Not done yet: Great Bend Coffee staying open until new buyer found
According to the Small Business Administration, the survival rate for a business after 10 years is just 30 percent. Great Bend Coffee has beat the odds. LaResa and Eugene Likes purchased the establishment from Paul and Barb Wagner nine years ago. After putting their own touches on the popular eatery and building a loyal fan base, it's time to move on. LaResa recently announced her plans to sell the business.
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