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Electricity is being restored following early morning storm
A strong storm moved across Evergy’s service area this morning, starting in Manhattan about 6 a.m. and moving east along I-70, entering Missouri about 8 a.m. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service is reporting winds as high as 70 miles per hour. The storm impacted about 29,000 customers in total, with 21,000 outages at its peak. As of noon, Evergy had restored more than half the outages with about 9,000 customers still without power.
Realistic expectations for Kansas' top-rated transfer haul: Roles for AJ Storr, Rylan Griffen, Zeke Mayo
The writing was on the wall that changes were coming for Kansas just moments after the Jayhawks got rocked by Gonzaga in the Round of 32 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament to mercifully end a season that started with them named the preseason's No. 1 team and deteriorated in a hurry during Big 12 play. A season-ending knee injury for All-American wing Kevin McCullar was the final straw, but Kansas was leaking oil well before that.
Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved
LAWRENCE — Former Lawrence High School students say school board members ignored their concerns with privacy, free speech and intellectual property rights by extending the district’s contract with AI surveillance company Gaggle. The former students, who initiated meetings with school board members earlier this year while serving as editors of the student newspaper, also question […] The post Lawrence school board’s spyware renewal leaves student journalists’ concerns unresolved appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas Earns 2023-24 WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Kansas women's golf has been named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team GPA Awards, announced by the organization on Tuesday. The WGCA All-Scholar Team GPA Award recognizes the women's collegiate golf programs with the highest collective team grade point average (GPA), which...
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.
Emergency water order active in Douglas, Shawnee Counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Residents in rural parts of eastern Shawnee County and western Douglas County are being warned to limit water usage Tuesday. The Douglas County Rural Water District #3 issued a press release on July 16 on a local water emergency. The district is currently unable to produce water due to the need […]
Boil advisory issued in Platte County community after water main break
WALDRON, Mo. (KCTV) - A broken water main is causing some extra work for people living in one area of Platte County. Anyone living in Waldron, Mo., who gets water from Consolidated Public Water Supply District One is advised to boil water used for cooking or drinking for three minutes. The water district also suggests using bottled water to brush teeth.
Wyandotte County receives $687,000 federal grant to help victims of gun violence
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - If you’re a victim of gun violence in Kansas City, Kan., or Wyandotte County, there are now life-changing resources for you and your family. It’s a collaboration between the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office, KCK Police, and AdHoc Group Against Crime. The...
Kansas primary election advance voting starting. What to know in Shawnee County.
It's election season in Kansas, and advance voting starts Wednesday. Here's what to know from the Shawnee County Election Office about voting early in Topeka and Shawnee County for the August primary election. Voter registration deadline is Tuesday. If you haven't already registered to vote, you have until 5 p.m....
Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center to celebrate Giving Day on July 24
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center will celebrate its Giving Day on July 24, officials announced Wednesday. The fundraising campaign, called “Love Your Zoo,” will take place during normal business hours at the zoo, located in Gage Park near S.W. 6th Avenue and Gage Boulevard.
From bucking to barrel racing, North Topeka Saddle Club welcomes horse lovers
It’s been a decade since Natalie McCrary got on a horse to race, but July 9 was the right time to get back on the saddle. “Horse riding has been in my blood for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I’ve always had a horse.”
Wednesday forecast: Mild, less humid
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After a seasonal and humid day yesterday, conditions are going to continue to improve today. Today will be less humid and slightly cooler with even cooler weather and lower humidity tomorrow and Friday. The humidity does increase again this weekend just in time for showers and storms to return to the area.
80 compete, eight crowed in Topeka Junior Golf City Championship
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some of the best young golfers in Topeka and the surrounding areas went toe-to-toe on the course on Tuesday. The Topeka Junior Golf Association (TJGA) held its annual junior golf city championship at Western Hills golf course. “It’s very exciting and the game of golf is growing,” junior golf director, and Washburn […]
Election workers attend training class in Topeka ahead of primary
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a few weeks the polls will be busy for the upcoming primary election. Before people get to work, they have to learn the ropes. That’s why on Tuesday, July 16, over 230 election workers attended a three-hour long class at the Fellowship Bible Church where they learned the machines and how […]
Linda Woodland, mother of Gary Woodland, loves seeing grandkids come through TJGA City Jr. Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Woodland family is no stranger to the junior golf circuit in Topeka. “We’ve been watching them for a long time and it’s kind of keeping going what we watched with the kids when in CJ and Gary were in high school and got to go to all their tournaments and everything and then Gary in college and now watching him on the PGA tour. It’s just evolved us being a golf family and we get to watch golf all the time,” Linda said.
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