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KHP investigating semi crash on on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi on the on-ramp from southbound K-4 to westbound I-470 in Shawnee County. Kansas Highway Patrol indicated in their crash logs that around 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, a 2017 Western Star Semi was taking the curve to enter westbound I-470 when the left side tires went off the highway and the driver overcorrected and overturned.
Comfortable temperatures for the next couple of days.
Tonight temperatures will cool off significantly. Falling into the lower 60s. Some of us seeing upper 50s further north. Winds tonight will be light from the northeast. Despite a clear and sunny sky tomorrow, temperatures will struggle to reach middle 80’s. This is due to a cooler air mass falling into place. Dew points also remaining low allowing for less humid air throughout the end of the week. Winds will be from the northeast.
Can't Wait For Saturday | If they stay healthy, Jayhawks might rock chalk all the way to CFP
Jul. 17—*** Are you ready for the most college football ever? Twelve teams in the playoffs means eight more postseason games than before. What used to be three is now 11 to decide who is best, The favorites might dominate in the first two rounds. Or the semifinals will be filled with bottom seeds. We can only hope. Kick back, relax and enjoy every moment of it. As a primer, I will use this ...
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a...
Man arrested in connection to aggravated burglary, stalking incident in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested in connection to an aggravated burglary and stalking incident in southwest Topeka, Kan. According to the Topeka Police Department officials, officers responded to a domestic disturbance just after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15 in the 3100 block of SW 10th Ave. in Topeka. Upon arrival, it was reported that the individual was identified as Jermaine Poree, 38, of Topeka, and was in the area of a residence where he was reportedly not allowed. Poree fled the scene before the officers arrived.
4 Jayhawks Picked on Final Day of 2024 MLB Draft
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Right-handed pitchers Ethan Lanthier and Tegan Cain, catcher Ben Hartl and left-handed pitcher Evan Shaw were all selected on the third and final day of the MLB Draft on Tuesday. The four Jayhawks drafted brings the total to six Kansas players selected after right-handed pitcher Hunter Cranton and infielder/catcher Kodey Shojinaga were drafted on Monday.
Mark Mangino praises Goff, Leipold for rebuilding KU football
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – There are few people more excited about Kansas football’s program turnaround than former Jayhawk head coach Mark Mangino. Mangino is being inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in October, largely for his accomplishments while coaching the KU. He took a program that had six consecutive losing seasons before his arrival […]
Turf deal is done at Hutchinson ballfields
The Hutchinson City Council approved all the various agreements and bids to accomplish putting turf on Hobart-Detter Field and Fields 2 and 3 at Fun Valley Sports Complex at their meeting on Tuesday. The bid from Mammoth was for $2.26 million, including alternates. The cost share agreement with Hutchinson Community...
Bonner Springs takes steps needed for Mattel Park
BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (KCTV) - Bonner Springs city leaders are one step closer to a Mattel Amusement Park within its city limits. The 7-member Bonner Springs Planning Commission voted unanimously on July 16 to approve the requested amendment to the Comprehensive Plans Future Land Use Map. The request was to revert the parcel in question back to its previous classification of “Mixed-Use” from “Industrial-Use” it was changed to in January/February of 2023.
It Took Outrage Over a White Student Breaking a Black Girl’s Nose After Calling Her N-word for a Kansas City School District to Add Racial Slurs to List of Punishable Offenses
A Kansas school district amended its student code of conduct to include specific disciplinary measures for the use of hate speech following a racially charged […] It Took Outrage Over a White Student Breaking a Black Girl’s Nose After Calling Her N-word for a Kansas City School District to Add Racial Slurs to List of Punishable Offenses
Arkansas man killed early Thursday in single-vehicle Coffeyville crash
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, authorities said. The crash was reported at 1:49 a.m. Thursday at 704 N. Buckeye Street in Coffeyville. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2006 Toyota Avalon was eastbound on...
New Irrigation Technology at Innovation Farm
An irrigation system on wheels that can operate in irregularly shaped farm fields will be featured during a demonstration day planned Aug. 1 at the Flickner Innovation Farm near Moundridge. The farm’s owner and operator, Ray Flickner, said the 360 RAIN irrigation system is the newest technology in place at...
Mulvane grad Jayden Price prepares for first NFL season
MULVANE, Kan. (KWCH) - From breaking records at Mulvane High School to becoming a three-time national champion at North Dakota State University, Jayden Price has made his mark on the turf, and it’s just beginning. Price saw a lifelong dream come true following the NFL Draft, signing an undrafted...
New Teachers in USD 234: Wilcoxen, Hastings
This is part of a series of new teachers in USD 234 School District, Fort Scott. There are 22 new teachers and two new administrators in the district. School starts for students on August 16. There are five campuses in the district:. Fort Scott Preschool Center (serving pre-kindergarten students ages...
Kennel Cough outbreak halts dog adoptions/intakes at Salina Animal Shelter
The Salina Animal Shelter is currently experiencing a round of kennel cough in our facility. According to a post made on social media by the shelter, a stray dog was brought into the facility before the holiday weekend. This dog may have been the cause of the outbreak. The Shelter...
Wichita Area Events This Weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - If you’re looking for a weekend packed with fun, you’ve come to the right place! There are many exciting events going on in Wichita this weekend, you won’t want to miss out on the fun!. Wichita Wind Surge: Wichita Wind Surge has a...
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