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City matches state law in hours of offering CMB sales
It was another quick night for the Liberal City Commission during its most recent meeting Tuesday evening. The first of the two items of new business for the commission was discussion of Ordinance 4618 concerning modifying the hours of cereal malt beverage sales on Sundays. The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-113 of the City of Liberal Code Book to modify the hours of sale for cereal malt beverages (CMBs) on Sundays.
Experts notice influx of mosquitoes in Kansas amid wet and humid weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is getting more rain and hotter temperatures than recent years, and some are noticing a rise in mosquitoes as a result. Shawnee County received just over five inches of rain last month, according to the state climatologist. This is the county’s highest total since 2019. Terry Fritz is the owner of […]
Kansas Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Until 8 PM
Wichita, KS – Southeast Kansas will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms through 8 PM tonight. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that while these storms may bring gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rain, severe weather is not anticipated. According to the National Weather Service, the affected areas...
One-time Spring Hill elementary could open again as Catholic school
The now-vacant Hilltop Elementary School near Olathe may welcome students again as early as next year as a private school run by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Archdiocese intends to buy the 4.5-acre property at 16740 W. 175th St. and offer kindergarten through eighth grade education for up to 200 students there.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers, communities and providers
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care. Jennifer Cunningham drove more than […]
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
Manhattan Gemstone Dealer Charged for Diamond Fraud
Manhattan-based diamond dealer Manashe Sezanayev has been indicted Thursday (July 25) for alleged fraudulent practices against fellow jewelry merchants. The Associated Press reported that 41-year-old Sezanayev, who owns Rachel's Diamonds, allegedly had a scheme where he would swindle other merchants by replacing their real diamonds with a total worth of $460,000 with lab-grown duplicates.
Video: Boswell Media celebrates National Carousel Day
The staff of Boswell Media celebrated National Carousel Day Thursday by taking a ride on the Kosciusko carousel. The carousel is located in the former Ivey National building located on the south side of the square. It was built in Leavenworth, KS in 1978 by the Theel Manufacturing Company. It...
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