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Counties with the worst droughts in Kansas
STACKER – About one-fifth of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state […]
Missouri woman arrested on suspected drug distribution in Osage County
A Missouri woman was arrested on suspected drug distribution charges in Osage County on Monday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 37-year-old Kyra Merriman of Kansas City developed after an alleged traffic infraction. An Osage County K-9 unit stopped Merriman at US Highway 75 and 189th Road, about five miles north of Lyndon, and allegedly found illegal narcotics.
Emporia teenager suffers minor injuries after rollover wreck
Lyon County deputies say an Emporia teenager suffered apparently minor injuries after a rollover crash northeast of Emporia on Monday. Deputy Curtis Morse says the crash near Roads 190 and P-5 was reported around 11:45 am. Deputies found an SUV had rolled onto the passenger side in a field. The driver, 17-year-old Braxton Malone, says he was eastbound on Road 190 when he approached a curve in the road. Malone says the rear end started fishtailing and he could not regain control. The SUV left the road and rolled.
Longtime Topeka hobby store to move locations
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Dee and Mee Hobbies will be switching locations in September. The store, which focuses on selling RC vehicles, puzzles, arts and craft supplies and board games, is leaving Fairlawn Plaza after over 20 years in the shopping center. The new location will be will be on the northeast corner at 2253 SW […]
Numbers down, Great Bend considering ending June Jaunt
When last year’s attendance numbers were down for Great Bend’s June Jaunt festival, the rain and storms had an impact on the outdoor event at Jack Kilby Square. When numbers were again down this year with good weather forecasts, city officials began reconsidering the efforts to host the festival.
Prater Retiring ‘World’s Fastest Baja’ From Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout
From the late-1990s through the mid-2000s, Baja Marine’s snappy tagline was “Speed Changes You.” Longitudinal studies quantifying the effects of speed for Baja owners are in short supply, of course. Still, the catchy slogan delivered an aspirational message to would-be Baja buyers as well as current owners. It was good marketing.
Rep. Waymaster to lead regional legislators on fiscal policy
TOPEKA — Representative Troy Waymaster, R-Bunker Hill, one of Kansas' top fiscal leaders, will serve as co-chair of a binational, nonpartisan forum of Midwestern legislators that will explore a wide range of issues related to state fiscal conditions and the development and management of state budgets. The Midwestern Legislative...
Kansas Braces for Heat Wave with Soaring Temperatures and Dry Conditions
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for rising temperatures and dry conditions this week. The US National Weather Service in Wichita reports that aside from a few isolated showers or storms today, the state will experience dry conditions for the remainder of the week. High temperatures are expected to reach up to 91 degrees today.
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