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Topeka High football looking to generate excitement, welcome more players in 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka High football begins its first chapter under new head coach Jason Filbeck in 2024. The Trojans finished 2023 with just one win, but Filbeck is looking to flip the script. He’s hoping to generate excitement around the program, not just amongst fans and the community, but also in terms of welcoming […]
Experts share a dose of prevention to keep families healthy as students head back to school
Pittsburg, Kan. (KOAM) - As children across the 4-states return to school, they’re bringing more than just backpacks and homework into the classroom. Germs, bacteria, and viruses are also tagging along, raising concerns among parents about how to keep their families healthy during the school year.
2024 Preseason 12-team College Football Playoff rankings prediction
College football season is officially upon us as Week 0 begins this week. Kansas State fans unfortunately have to wait another week however to see the Wildcats on the field. The good news is that there will be college football on Saturdays from now until 2025. With a new season...
Great Bend dealing with trash, dead animals dumped at compost
Issues at the compost site caused the City of Great Bend to release a press release Monday on the proper usage of the site south of town. Permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the compost site is only permitted to take trees, tree limbs, grass and leaves.
Kansas volleyball ranked preseason No. 13 in the country
There are high expectations of this year’s Kansas volleyball squad, and those expectations only grew Monday with the release of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) preseason top 25 poll. The Jayhawks came in at No. 13 in the country ahead of the upcoming 2024 season. KU is one...
Senior Living facility caught fire in Lawrence Monday afternoon
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A senior living facility in Lawrence caught fire Monday, August 19th. According to a press release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM), crews responded to a fire incident at 1501 Inverness Drive a little after noon on Monday afternoon. Many residents and people around the community...
Car insurance rates jump 27% in Kansas since 2021, more projected for 2024
KANSAS (KSNT) – Insurance marketplace Insurify is projecting insurance rates to rocket higher in 2024. A study by the company found insurance rates in Kansas have increased 27% since 2021. Additionally, Insurify is projecting a 24% increase in Kansas car insurance rates in 2024. A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and […]
Headlines for Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Dozens Evacuated after Fire at Lawrence Senior Residence. LAWRENCE, Kan. (LJW) - Dozens of residents were evacuated from the Brandon Woods at Alvamar senior living facility in Lawrence Monday afternoon after a fire broke out. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews responded. The Lawrence Journal World reports that one police officer suffered smoke inhalation, but no residents were injured. Approximately 85 residents were moved to a condominium across the street. The Red Cross and Douglas County Emergency Management were working last night to find alternative housing for people displaced from the fire. Local firefighters were assisted by firefighters from Johnson County, including the Overland Park and Olathe fire departments. Firefighters had the blaze controlled by 2:20 p.m. Brandon Woods provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services to senior citizens and retirees.
Kansas Weather: Seasonably Cool Temperatures with Scattered Showers Expected This Week
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect seasonably cool temperatures primarily in the 80s this week, offering a respite from the summer heat. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that while temperatures will remain mild, isolated morning showers and thunderstorms may develop, particularly today, though severe weather is not anticipated.
Energy transmission corridor could cause people to lose homes; Barton Co. meeting moved again
Barton County has moved the location of a meeting about a proposed energy transmission corridor. Kansas leaders in Washington, D.C., are hearing from residents worried about losing their land.
Reg. changes seek to open more child care slots but space may be obstacle
The latest state child care regulations changes were released earlier this summer. One of the most significant changes was to the children-to-provider ratios. Those ratio changes don't go into effect automatically. Providers have to apply for certification for the new child counts. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment website...
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