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Storm bringing 70 mph winds cuts power to 10,000+ Topeka homes and businesses
A storm bringing 70 mph winds swept through the Topeka area Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without electrical power. More than 10,000 Topeka-area customers of the Evergy electrical utility lacked power at 8:15 a.m. as a result of 184 different outages, according to the power outage map website it maintains. By 5:45 p.m.,...
Monica’s Bundt Cake to close unless a new buyer is found
Monica’s Bundt Cake, located in Revolutsia at 2721 E. Central, announced on Tuesday morning they are looking to sell their bakery. Citing personal challenges over the past few months, they put out a heartfelt message hoping to find a new buyer. The bakery will be operating like normal until...
Couple leave Manhattan Penney’s store without paying for $980 of merchandise
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were searching for two individuals who stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise this past week from a Manhattan department store. The incident, which occurred on July 11, was reported at 2:46 p.m. Monday at the JC Penney store at 101 Manhattan Town Center. Riley...
Bourbon County Community Theatre Performs Holy Mother of Bingo!
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre performs its first production – Holy Mother of Bingo! by Patrick Walsh. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 3 in the lobby of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. The immersive murder mystery allows audience members to play five full rounds of Bingo with prizes donated by local businesses.
New pest control business promises personalized service for Emporia
A new locally-owned business is ready to be Emporia’s new “go-to” business for all of the Emporia area’s pest management needs. Josh Williams recently announced the opening of Midwest Pest Control, bringing a wealth of experience into his new venture. “When I was [a teenager], I...
KBI explains timing of Amber Alert on Monday
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Just before 5a.m. Monday, police in Wichita reported they located a 2-year-old boy, the subject of an Amber Alert, who was now safe and the boy's father 25-year-old Richard Ramones was custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation then canceled the Amber Alert. Some members of the public...
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
Sound of Hope coming to Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A story of truth and hope is coming to the Historic Hutchinson Fox Theatre on Sunday afternoon. CarePortal and St. Francis Ministries will host a one time showing of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. "It's based off a true story in Possum Trot,...
Hays Medical Center nurse receives international award
The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) honored Jessica Albers, MFS, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P. with the Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer Award in Forensic Nursing, the Association’s highest award, at a presentation held at Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) in Hays, Kansas on Friday, June 28, 2024. Albers is Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner at Hays Medical Center. The award is named for Virginia Lynch, known globally as the “mother of forensic nursing.”
Salina shelter at capacity, advises on ways to protect stray animals from extreme heat
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The dangerous heat challenges animal shelters with summer being the busiest for animal intakes. The Salina Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that it isn’t taking in animals due to being at capacity. “We cannot take in strays or surrenders from the public, so we aren’t...
Wichita Area Pools and Splash Pads
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With today’s weather peaking at 105 degrees, staying cool is essential. Here are some pools and splash pads in the area to help you stay cool. Blast Off Bay: Located in Goddard, this indoor water park offers everything from a lazy river, surfing, and a swim up bar. Tickets for a day pass range from $15.99-$18.99.
Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard's continued growth gets praise from coach Lance Leipold
LAWRENCE — As quarterback Cole Ballard approaches his redshirt freshman season with Kansas football, there are areas in which his head coach thinks he can improve. Speaking last week at Big 12 Conference media days in Las Vegas, Lance Leipold indicated Ballard needs to continue to develop an understanding on when and when not to take chances. Leipold pointed back to the Kansas State game last year, when injuries forced Ballard into a starting role. Although Ballard nearly helped KU to a win, Leipold mentioned there were times Ballard tried to make plays that weren’t there.
Topeka pool closes suddenly amid heat wave
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local officials announced the sudden closure of a Topeka pool during a spike in summer heat over the weekend. 27 News reached out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) to learn more about the situation at the Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center located in Gage Park. SCP+R posted to social media on […]
Who are Wichita’s top water customers? Insight shows demand amid drought concerns
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As of Monday, Cheney Lake is nearly six-and-a-half feet below its normal level, less than 65% full. This is a mark that has Wichita on the brink of mandatory water restrictions. With the City of Wichita treating more than 19 billion gallons of water each year,...
Multiple unrelated grass fires reported in Saline County over the weekend
Over the weekend, multiple unrelated grass fires ignited across Saline County. On Saturday, July 13, a grass fire sparked at the weapons range located at 429 West Barley Road. Ordinance caused the fire to quickly spread, with smoke visible from Farrelly and Powers Roads. Fire District Three responded to the...
SFD responds to grass fire at Centennial Road/Cloud Street in Salina
Multiple Salina Fire Department crews responded to a grass fire at approximately 5:15 p.m. Monday. The flames were quickly extinguished. The direct cause of the fire is unknown. Salina Fire Department Battalion Chief Kirk Stover reminds residents to properly dispose of cigarettes instead of throwing them next to the road.
Local second hand store reopens after fire damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - “We’re really blessed and we’re just looking forward to making a good comeback and serving our community,” said Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store Owner Jeremy Sann. A fire broke out at Dandy Deals 2nd Hand Store this May where almost $100,000 worth...
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