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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - About 40,000 Evergy customers woke up Wednesday without power. Storms rolled across eastern Kansas overnight and into the early morning hours, leading to numerous outages. According to the Evergy power outage map, the number of Evergy customers without power had dropped to less than 16,000 by 8:30 am. Outages were reported across Shawnee County -- including in the city of Topeka, where thousands lost power. Manhattan and the Kansas City Metro area were also affected by outages, including the city of St. Joseph.
NE Kansas residents pick up after night of storms
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Northeast Kansas residents are picking up after a night of violent storms. Storms caused major tree damage and even knocked out the National Weather Radio near Topeka. Storm damage is being reported across the Northeast Kansas area Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service of Topeka announced that the NOAA Weather Radio Station […]
Storms pack high winds early Wednesday, more severe storms possible Thursday
BEATRICE – Strong gusts from thunderstorm winds was the main feature of severe storms that rolled across southeast Nebraska into Kansas and Missouri, early on Wednesday. More severe weather could be on the way, Thursday. Emergency Management in Jefferson County, Nebraska reported a wind gust of 75-miles-per-hour in Fairbury...
Hensley rides three bulls on way to state runner-up performance
MULVANE, Kan. - Jace Hensley picked up some hardware at the Kansas State Finals Rodeo. Hensley, a senior at Paola High School, was runner-up in the First Go Round, won the Second Go Round, won the Short Go Round and won the Average.
Less heat but still humid today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today will not be as hot as Monday and Tuesday, but it will be just as humid. High temperatures in the middle 90s will feel like 100 degrees, if not hotter, and caution is advised performing outdoor activities this afternoon. A batch of storms is expected...
Statewide Virtual Job Fair to showcase new opportunities for jobseekers
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the June Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. “As Kansas continues to...
Four states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public health officials to […] The post Four states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
As Pride Month nears its close, know that the queer community will endure, celebrate and battle on
Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone has already touched on what Pride Month means, and why it is important. I would like to echo that sentiment, despite it being late in the month. Pride is a fundamental and intrinsic part of the queer identity, and it must be celebrated, not only by members of the […] The post As Pride Month nears its close, know that the queer community will endure, celebrate and battle on appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
BOOR: Cattle experiencing heat stress
Cattle incapable of relieving themselves of high temperatures experience heat stress. Humans alleviate overheating through sweating, but Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said cattle do not have that option. “Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he said. “Whenever...
Changes made to Kansas fish creel limits, invasive species regulations
HAYS (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife commissioners met in Hays last week, making several changes to regulations guiding fishing creel limits and invasive species. Commissioners with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) gathered in Hays on Thursday, June 20 to discuss the latest issues regarding the state’s outdoor spaces. They voted in favor of […]
Kansas judge blocks part of federal SAVE Plan, stopping student debt relief nationwide
A federal judge in Kansas has blocked the full implementation of a student debt relief program that was set to go into effect next month. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree on Monday ordered a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Education and secretary Miguel Cardona from implementing the portions of the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan that were set to take effect July 1. The injunction applies nationwide.
Four Kansas counties reporting tar spot in corn
A fungal disease that hampered corn production in 12 Kansas counties last year is back. Kansas State University plant pathologist Rodrigo Onofre said tar spot has already been found in four northeast Kansas counties – Doniphan, Atchison, Jefferson and Nemaha. Those four were among the 12 counties that reported tar spot in 2023, but the disease is showing up about a month earlier this time.
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