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Mosquito diseases in Kansas: what to know
KANSAS CITY, KS (KSNT) – The majority of Kansas is in a high alert for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is a disease some mosquitos carry, and severe cases can result in death. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) shows that nearly 70% of counties are in a high risk warning, including the […]
2024-2025 Kansas Arts Commission Grant Awards
For the 2024-2025 grant period, $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in 42 Kansas counties by the Kansas Arts Commission. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, creative writing, murals and other creative projects. Riley County: Kansas State University $10,000,Pawnee Mental...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Temps climb as high pressure takes charge this week
There is a brief window for a few sprinkles and rain showers from southcentral into southeastern Kansas through early Tuesday evening. Any activity will be spotty and wane by sundown. Severe weather is unlikely with this chance. Temperatures tonight will be comfortable with low humidity. We are setting up for...
July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The warmup continues for most of Kansas as the week continues and widespread 90s are on the way for Wednesday and Thursday. That’s close to average for late July, and the humidity should remain low for most of the region, so heat indices won’t be too different from the afternoon highs.
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office. The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially...
Flags at half-staff in honor of former Kansas Speaker Marvin William Barkis
(KOAM) - Governor Laura Kelly has issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities in memory of former Kansas Speaker of the House Marvin William Barkis. This decision follows Executive Order #20-30 and is effective immediately until sundown on the day of his interment.
Kansas high schoolers, inspired by teachers who make an impact, eager to join profession
EMPORIA — Itzia Reyes wants to be a teacher so she can comfort kids who don’t feel welcome. The Winfield High School student remembers the sting of learning English as a second language and longing for more support. At the Kansas Future Teachers Academy last week at Emporia State University, Reyes focused her attention on social-emotional learning in anticipation of attending college and becoming part of the next generation of educators.
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
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