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Invasive species found in popular Kansas City-area lake for the first time — here's what you should know about Zebra mussels
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Area conservation officials are raising concern after an invasive species was found for the first time in a popular Jackson County lake. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Zebra mussels were just found at Longview Lake. While other lakes in the Kansas City region...
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...
69 Express: Northbound U.S. 69 ramp to 119th Street closes July 28
Beginning July 28, the northbound U.S. 69 ramp to 119th Street will fully close to traffic for approximately 90 days. The 119th Street to northbound U.S. 69 and the southbound U.S. 69 to 119th Street ramps closed in late June. Starting in late August, all 119th Street ramps and 119th Street will be fully closed until late October.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation...
Kansas City weather: Dangerous temperatures next week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tonight's weather is expected to be mostly clear with lows near 70, followed by a partly cloudy weekend with a slight chance for storms. The main concern, however, is the heatwave predicted for most of next week, with temperatures reaching the mid and upper 90s.
Jefferson’s offers free hot dogs for local champs in honor of Team USA
Jefferson's Restaurants are handing out free hot dogs in celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, July 26. The hot dogs are being offered all day, all you have to do is bring in any form of championship hardware.
Demanding Gun Sense in America (Rebroadcast)
Stephanie Godfroy, the local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses recent issues in gun control and the passion behind the Moms’ demands. She will discuss the organization, their goals and means of fulfilling them. She will also offer tips on how to participate and support the goals of the organization: gun safety. (rebroadcast from May 21, 2024)
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.
Strong storms hit metro area, bring large tree down on Fairway home
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A severe storm, bringing rain, small hail, and strong winds, moved quickly through the Kansas City metro area this evening. Damage was reported in Fairway, Kansas, where a large tree fell on a home and another blocked a road. The rain fell for about an...
Johnson County leaders moving forward on homeless services center
Johnson County leaders are moving closer towards a year-round, 24/7 homeless services center in Lenexa, Kan. The Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly executed an assignment agreement with reStart Inc., the recommended operator of the proposed center.
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