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Vance to speak to Rotary Monday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Rotary Club of Hutchinson will hold its next meeting Monday, July 29 at noon at the Stringer Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hutchinson Community College. The public is invited to attend. Tyler Vance, Director of Community Support Services at Horizons Mental Health Center...
IB program with 100% graduation rate
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff involved in the program. Mira McCue is the International...
City of Buhler implementing water conservation
BUHLER, Kan. — The City of Buhler wrote earlier this week that they are implementing water conservation steps. They are asking residents to curtail outdoor water usage, and as much as possible, avoid that usage before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Indoor water usage can be reduced through...
Bingo and Medicaid Expansion event Aug. 21
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas and community members in Hutchinson for a night of bingo and community conversation about how critical Medicaid Expansion is for the Hutchinson area. The event is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Horizons Mental Health...
Inman Community Foundation grants round opens Aug. 5
INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Community Foundation (ICF) is excited to announce that they will be taking applications for a competitive grants round from their Community Fund. The fund, started to support community organizations through granting, will have $3,000 in available funding. Applications will be accepted starting Aug. 5 and end on Sept. 13.
Eight defendants indicted in connection to Kansas City drug trafficking ring
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Eight defendants have been indicted in connection to a Kansas City drug trafficking ring. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., returned an indictment for eight men on charges related to a drug trafficking ring in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Releases 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report
(PRESS RELEASE) OVERLAND PARK, KS — Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leading partner in animal welfare, released new findings from the 2024 Hill’s Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. The research, which provides insights from a socio-economically diverse group of 2,500 current and prospective pet owners, provides a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviors driving the increase in animal intakes in animal shelters and decrease in adoption rates.
Police ID body found as missing Kansas man
PLATTE COUNTY—The unidentified body found Monday in a wooded area near NE 194th Terrace has been identified as 25-year-old Josiah Papa of Leavenworth, according to a statement from Smithville Police. On July 22, police responded to a report of the body of a white male in a densely vegetated...
Sunday forecast: Hot temperatures return
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The weather heats back up Sunday. Most spots will be in the low-mid 90s before warming in the mid 90s into the triple digits Sunday into next week. Still keeping an eye on low chances for rain with the highest chances early next week mainly at night.
Experts notice influx of mosquitoes in Kansas amid wet and humid weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas is getting more rain and hotter temperatures than recent years, and some are noticing a rise in mosquitoes as a result. Shawnee County received just over five inches of rain last month, according to the state climatologist. This is the county’s highest total since 2019. Terry Fritz is the owner of […]
Kansas Weather Alert: Isolated Thunderstorms Expected Until 8 PM
Wichita, KS – Southeast Kansas will experience isolated showers and thunderstorms through 8 PM tonight. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports that while these storms may bring gusty winds, lightning, and brief heavy rain, severe weather is not anticipated. According to the National Weather Service, the affected areas...
Blue-green algae detected in 13 Kansas lakes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is warning people to be on the lookout for blue-green algae growing in several lakes across the state. The KDHE issued an update on lakes and reservoirs that contain blue-green algae on Friday, July 26. Active advisories include the following bodies of water: Lakes […]
A new bar & grill is taking over the former Maggie’s Scotch & Soda space
Ever since Maggie’s Scotch and Soda closed about eight years ago, many businesses have come and gone in the space at 3827 W. 13th St. N. Over the years, it’s been a string of Mexican restaurants and now something different. JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza is currently renovating the space and is taking over.
Extreme heat likely next week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today promises to be a carbon copy of Thursday as wake-up temperatures in the upper 60s climb into the middle 90s this afternoon underneath mostly sunny skies. Saturday will to be a degree or two cooler, in the lower 90s, as a storm system moves through...
Drought conditions could cause cracking foundations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As July turns into August, the ongoing drought in Kansas is causing increasing concern. While many are aware of the impact of extreme heat and dry conditions on crops, soil and the risk of wildfires, one often overlooked consequence of drought is the potential damage to a home’s foundation.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
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