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Ed Dwight makes trip home to KCK, receives key to Wyandotte County, honorary day
July 25 is now "Edward Dwight Jr. Day" in Wyandotte County. Dwight is America's first Black astronaut candidate and after waiting 60 years, he reached space this year in a Blue Origin Rocket.
Continued hot, humid and breezy through the weekend with bigger heat on the way early next week
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - It was another day of hazy sunshine, but there is some hope as smoke is expected to thin out a bit over the next couple of days. One of the bigger differences today compared to previous days. Winds will remain breezy through the weekend. For this evening, it will be.
Lawmakers passed a new abortion reporting law, but Kansas won't enforce it ahead of trial
Kansas won't enforce a new law requiring abortion providers to ask patients why they are seeking an abortion and report the answers to the government. The new law went into effect July 1 but has become embroiled in an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers, and now the state has agreed not to enforce it ahead of a trial next summer. ...
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation...
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.
Ongoing Revitalization of 110 S. Main Has Target of Fall Completion
The former Scottish Rite Temple, 110 S. Main, is in a constant stage of revitalization. Kathy and Tracy Dancer, who purchased the building at a public auction, plan an “ongoing effort to revitalize the building and increase the useable commercial space. We also want to improve the energy efficiency of the building.”
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.
Wichita State Basketball Players’ Early Morning Work Ethic for Skill Development and Improvement
Wichita State basketball players show dedication by participating in early morning workout sessions to enhance their skills, with a focus on shooting, ball-handling, and footwork. Harlond Beverly arrives at Koch Arena before 7 a.m. to work on shooting. Ronnie DeGray III and AJ McGinnis have specific routines, including setting multiple...
Walk to raise awareness for rare disease known as UBA5
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A walk in August aims to raise money and awareness of an extremely rare genetic condition called UBA5. Amber Smith and Kim Krauter, along with Kim’s daughter Mady, and Amber’s daughter Sadie, visited Eye on NE Kansas to explain what UBA5 is, and what they’re doing to find a cure.
City matches state law in hours of offering CMB sales
It was another quick night for the Liberal City Commission during its most recent meeting Tuesday evening. The first of the two items of new business for the commission was discussion of Ordinance 4618 concerning modifying the hours of cereal malt beverage sales on Sundays. The ordinance amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 3-113 of the City of Liberal Code Book to modify the hours of sale for cereal malt beverages (CMBs) on Sundays.
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 […]
One-time Spring Hill elementary could open again as Catholic school
The now-vacant Hilltop Elementary School near Olathe may welcome students again as early as next year as a private school run by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The Archdiocese intends to buy the 4.5-acre property at 16740 W. 175th St. and offer kindergarten through eighth grade education for up to 200 students there.
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 […]
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