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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Monday rain chance and summertime warmth
Most of us are off to a dry start to the day. A few showers and storms have moved into Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. Severe weather is not expected. Active weather to the northwest could spark a few more showers and storms mainly to the north and west later today. Severe weather is still not expected.
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Pleasantview business commemorating 10 years
PLEASANTVIEW, Kan. — Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore is celebrating 10 years of Ryan and Glenda Yoder owning the store on Saturday, July 27. Along with celebrating the 10 years they will be holding a Customer Appreciation event. It will be filled with fun things for families to do.
Prison for deadly Kansas crash while fleeing police
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas City area man is going to prison for a deadly Kansas crash. Last week, Judge Christiina Gyllenborg sentenced 24-year-old Uconn Comemann of Grain Valley to 25-years in prison for a fatal crash while he was fleeing police, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.
Water main break reported on Woodland Street
Emporia Public Works crews are in the process of fixing a water main break in northwest Emporia. Crews were called to the 1400 block of Woodland shortly afrter 9 am Monday. Water service will be affected in that immediate residential neighborhood. Other details are currently pending.
Paw Patrol returns to Stormont Vail Events Center in December
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - For the second year in a row, Paw Patrol will take over the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka. The Paw Patrol Live! will bring its “Heroes Unite” show on Dec. 7 and 8 to Stormont Vail Events Center, near S.W. 19th and Topeka Boulevard.
KC Laser-Like Lipo Introduces MedWave
MedWave™ is the newest Narrow Light Technology™ for immediate fat loss, and Kansas City Laser-Like Lipo® in Olathe is the only clinic in Kansas City that has it. MedWave™ uses focused, low-level laser therapy to target fat cells into draining within 10 minutes, without any side effects or downtime. For a limited time, you can experience MedWave™ for only $79 as part of Kansas City Laser-Like Lipo’s MedWave™ launch promotion! Appointments are limited and first come, first served. Schedule now at: www.KCMedWave.com.
Golfers show support at second annual Father Pete O’Sullivan Tournament
The second annual Father Pete O’Sullivan Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Saturday at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course. About 20 teams came out for the four-person scramble event, which began with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. All funds raised will go towards supporting Sacred Heart School. The final amount was not finalized as of press time.
Junction City Brigade will face off with Midwest A's in playoffs
The Junction City Brigade wrapped up their regular season with a record of 23-9. Junction City has won their last nine games, including 12 of their last 13. A new season begins tonight for Junction City, as they are the number one seed in the Mid Plains League playoffs and will face off against the Midwest A's. It is a best two-out-of-three series. Game one of the series is tonight in Junction City at Rathert Field. The first pitch for tonight's game will be at 7:00.
JCCC Updates: Work at JCCC and contribute to someone’s success story
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) opened its doors in 1969 with a mission to transform lives and strengthen communities through education. JCCC has impacted countless lives for more than 50 years, but we wouldn’t have been able to do it without our employees! JCCC prides itself on employing qualified professionals who are dedicated to the mission of the College.
Former Kansas City Fed President: The Fed is beginning to see the progress they've been looking for
Former Kansas City Fed President Esther George joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's inflation fight, state of the economy, interest rate outlook, when the earliest rate cut could come, and more.
Woman hospitalized after ATV crash in Jefferson Co.
MERIDEN (KSNT) – A 50-year-old woman was hospitalized after a crash in Jefferson County on Sunday. At 8:49 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 8600 block of Meriden Road for reports of an injury crash on private property. When officers arrived they found a 50-year-old woman had crashed an ATV, according […]
Medicare Basics, appointments coming this week in Emporia
If you have basic questions about Medicare operations or are looking to join Medicare, you’re invited to a pair of events in Emporia this week. Certified SHICK, or Senior Health Insurance Counselor for Kansas, counselor Karen Mayse will give a Medicare basics seminar starting at 5:30 pm Tuesday at the Fairgrounds Bowyer Building. On Wednesday, Mayse moves to the Friendship Center, 221 West Logan, to take individual Medicare appointments on a first-come, first-served basis.
Careless discard of smoking materials may have caused Kan. fire
JOHNSON COUNTY —Two adults and a child were displaced after a weekend fire possibly caused by carless discard of smoking materials. Just after 3a.m. Saturday, crews were called to a fire at 120th and Hayes Street in Overland Park, according to a media release. First responders found smoke and...
Isolated showers and storms today and Tuesday
Yet another cool morning with temperatures dropping down into the lower to middle 60s. The wind is light and variable in direction. The sky is mostly clear and we expect, for the most part, a mostly sunny sky this afternoon. There may be a few more isolated showers late Monday....
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