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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Releases 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report
(PRESS RELEASE) OVERLAND PARK, KS — Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leading partner in animal welfare, released new findings from the 2024 Hill’s Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. The research, which provides insights from a socio-economically diverse group of 2,500 current and prospective pet owners, provides a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviors driving the increase in animal intakes in animal shelters and decrease in adoption rates.
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (July 26-28)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Eddytorial: A Wichita By E.B. Podcast. Give us a listen!. Available on...
Police ID body found as missing Kansas man
PLATTE COUNTY—The unidentified body found Monday in a wooded area near NE 194th Terrace has been identified as 25-year-old Josiah Papa of Leavenworth, according to a statement from Smithville Police. On July 22, police responded to a report of the body of a white male in a densely vegetated...
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...
Monarchs start strong in NBC World Series opener, beat Top Prospects Academy
The Hutchinson Monarchs opened their NBC World Series title defense Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field, and behind a four-run first inning, beat the Top Prospects Academy-Texas 5-2 at Wichita State’s Eck Stadium. It was the first game of the 90th edition of the NBC World Series. Among the pregame celebrations...
Hope Wichita asking for help in final days before one of the biggest giving events of the year
Hope Wichita asking for help in final days before one of the biggest giving events of the year. It will be a weekend of giving as Hope Wichita gears up for one of its busiest days of the year where it hopes to give away basic necessities to thousands of struggling people, but organizers say they still need help to make it happen.
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.
Three Kansas operations selected as Leopold Conservation Award finalists
Three finalists have been selected for the 2024 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The award recipient will be recognized at the Kansas Association of Conservation...
Travis Goff provides update on KU's fundraising efforts for the Gateway District
Take a drive around the University of Kansas campus over the last few months and you'll see there's a lot of construction to athletics-related venues going on at the moment. On the north side of campus, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football complex have been under renovation for months. The football complex is set to re-open to the team on Monday while the stadium continues to undergo construction ahead of its re-opening in 2025.
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