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Out-of-service trucks elevate fire coverage concerns in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - When the tones drop at a Wichita fire station, the fire trucks roll. But what happens when the truck gets on the scene and it doesn’t work? According to Wichita Fire Union President Ted Bush, this is happening. “When 40% of your trucks are down...
KSRE: Tips for Parents — Assessing early childhood care, education options
When anticipating a new baby, oftentimes pregnant families face a challenge in trying to arrange infant care for their little one while they go to work. But in Kansas and other places, meeting the demand for early childhood care and education is a challenge, said Bradford Wiles, a K-State Research and Extension specialist in applied human sciences.
Six Kansas community colleges see rising enrollment, full dorms at start of new school year
(KAKE) - As the 2024-25 school year is set to get underway, some Kansas community colleges are experiencing significant growth, with rising enrollment numbers and dorms filling up. Cowley College, Butler Community College, and Allen County Community College are seeing impressive growth, while Labette Community College is nearing housing capacity....
Plan to repurpose Lenexa hotel into homeless shelter hits snag
Correction: This story has been updated to show the last point-in-time count was done in January. An earlier version incorrectly said that had been done in July. Plans for a proposed county homeless services center and shelter at a repurposed Lenexa hotel hit a major snag Wednesday with news that the city’s planning staff plans to recommend denial of a land use permit that would allow the center to operate.
Inside JCPRD: Be part of JCPRD’s second-annual poster project reveal on Aug. 22!
The public is invited to an Aug. 22 event celebrating the reveal of the four 2024 Poster Project designs in an ongoing series of collectible posters created by local artists featuring JCPRD parks and facilities. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Arts...
KC woman seriously injured during rear-end collision south of Lake Winnebago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City woman is fighting for her life after she rear-ended another vehicle on a Missouri highway south of Lake Winnebago. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 4:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, emergency crews were called to the west junction of Highway 291 and Highway 58, south of Lake Winnebago, with reports of a 2-vehicle collision.
Farmers Almanac Suddenly Shares Red Flags About Missouri’s Winter
I am not a fan of winter and find it hard to even look at my snow shovel. I might need to change my attitude if Farmer's Almanac is right about Missouri's upcoming winter season. They say there are red flags of trouble everywhere. Farmer's Almanac just issued their outlook...
Abilene soldiers part of book about Kansas in WW1
A new book describes how men from Abilene and other Kansans participated in World War I. The book is entitled Kansas and Kansans in World War I and is published by the University Press of Kansas. Through the use of letters, newspapers, and other documents, author Blake Watson looks both at service in France and the war effort back home.
Summer outing series: Play disc golf at new art sculpture course
During our Summer Outing Series, join us as we explore local family-friendly outings for summer fun. Shawnee Mission Park has a new art sculpture disc golf course featuring nature-inspired public art made by local artists. The 9-hole course features art along the way, shady paths, and is great for beginners.
Mayor’s Message for August 2024
In his August video message, hear directly from Mayor Curt Skoog about what’s happening in our community. Construction projects happening throughout Overland Park,. A new park coming to south OP, honoring our sister city,. And how to get involved in the development of the City’s Urban Forest Plan,
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