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Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
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 […]
Walk to raise awareness for rare disease known as UBA5
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A walk in August aims to raise money and awareness of an extremely rare genetic condition called UBA5. Amber Smith and Kim Krauter, along with Kim’s daughter Mady, and Amber’s daughter Sadie, visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain what UBA5 is, and what they’re doing to find a cure.
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...
Blue-green algae detected in 13 Kansas lakes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is warning people to be on the lookout for blue-green algae growing in several lakes across the state. The KDHE issued an update on lakes and reservoirs that contain blue-green algae on Friday, July 26. Active advisories include the following bodies of water: Lakes […]
Three-generation agency sold to another long-standing agency
A well-known family owned and operated business in Fort Scott that has successfully operated for decades recently announced its decision to sell the agency, effective Aug. 1. Crain Insurance Agency will become a part of Atkins Insurance, transferring its assets and solid reputation to the agency that was personally chosen by owner John C. Crain.
Kansas firefighters head west to battle raging wildfires
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters from across Kansas are heading west to help battle wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. On Thursday, the Kansas Forest Service said a team of 10 firefighters from different parts of the state, including Wichita, Olathe, Ottawa, and Edwardsville, are on their way to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry with 34 large fires, almost all of them in the central or eastern part of the state.
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.
Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers, communities and providers
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care. Jennifer Cunningham drove more than […]
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
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