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Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado Brace for Intense Heat Wave
Tulsa, OK – The south-central Plains are set to experience dangerously high temperatures during the first week of August, according to the Climate Prediction Center. The forecast indicates a high risk of excessive heat, with maximum air temperatures ranging from 100 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values could surpass 110 degrees, posing significant health risks to residents in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado.
Father in Kan. Amber Alert abduction faces new charges
KANSAS CITY — The suspect arrested in the July 17, Amber Alert in Kansas is facing multiple charges and remains jailed in Wyandotte County. Just before 1:30 pm July 17, 2-year-old Jaxon Halley and his mother were forcibly taken at gunpoint by 39-year-old Darryl Livingston, Jr. during a domestic incident at their home, according to Kansas City, Kansas police.
The third annual "Tacos and Bourbon" golf tournament will take place on Saturday, September 7 at 1:30pm at Sunflower Hills Golf Course in Bonner Springs
There will be tacos and bourbon, and a whole lot of fun. The KCSN Foundation’s third-annual charity golf tournament is now available for teams to sign up. It has sold out in each of the past two years, so make sure to secure your team’s spot now! It’s a shotgun start at 1:30pm, with plenty of food and drink provided.
Neighborhood farm stand gains popularity in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A neighborhood farm stand is gaining traction in the Capital City. Krystle and Brandon Simpson recently opened the Little Hippie Homestead Farm Stand at their southeast Topeka home. They offer fresh eggs, organic veggies, homemade bread,and other hippie goods right in their front yard. The couple told 27 News that they started the […]
Driverless semi-truck rolls through retaining wall, into Lawrence homes
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A small fire broke out after a driverless semi-truck rolled 300 feet and into a home near ongoing construction at the University of Kansas football stadium. The Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department says that around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, emergency crews were called to the...
Hospitals give medical students a taste of rural Kansas hoping they'll eventually work there
DODGE CITY, Kansas— Footsteps and excited chatter of medical students from the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine fill the CommonSpirit hospital in Dodge City. Fitted with white lab coats and scrubs bearing the Wichita medical school’s logo, they make their rounds touring the facility. “I really like the...
For the Culture KS ready for three days of fun, learning in downtown Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to a celebration of Black culture, art and traditions this weekend in downtown Topeka. For the Culture KS is holding its second annual festival. Sheylon Ryce and Alona Harrison visited Eye on NE Kansas to tell us what’s in store. Sheylon and...
Dr. Jacob Hessman appointed director of medical education at KU School of Medicine Salina
The KU School of Medicine Salina announced on social media the appointment of Dr. Jacob Hessman as the new Director of Medical Education. Dr. Hessman, a native of Southwest Kansas, brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to enhancing medical education in the community. Dr. Hessman earned his undergraduate degree...
RHZ celebrates zoo keepers during national recognition week
This week is National Zoo Keeper Week, when we honor the dedicated members of our animal care team who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care to our animals, recognizing their hard work, passion, and commitment. From severe thunderstorms to extreme heat waves, our zoo keepers are prepared to face every...
One Victim is Assaulted After a Home Invasion
Salina Police are investigating a home invasion after a resident was assaulted. Police Captain Mike Miller tells KSAL News, Wednesday night two males knocked on the front door of a home in the 2400 block of Simmons. Three people were in the home when one of them opened the door...
Salina Central Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions
Salina Central High School and Athletics Director Greg Maring announced the Class of 2024 inductions in the the Mustang Athletics Hall of Fame. Two individuals and two tennis teams have been selected as part of this year’s inductions, which will be celebrated at halftime of the Salina Central home football game against Salina South on Friday, September 6th.
Cool Cars, Hollywood Star Headed to Salina
They are rolling across the Midwest, and across Kansas, with a final destination of Salina. Oakdale Park will be a a flurry of activity beginning Thursday as some of the most iconic vehicles of all time begin arriving in Salina in advance of one of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest. Cool cars and a cool Hollywood star are rolling into Salina as part of the 2024 Leadsled Spectacular. The popular car show will take over the park, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Much of Kansas at risk of rapid onset drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Much of Kansas has dealt with serious drought at some point this year, but now most of the state is at risk for rapid onset drought. Wichita is working on ways to deal with the ongoing drought but conditions could soon be worsening rapidly. A map by the Climate Prediction Center Thursday afternoon shows that most of the Great Plains will face extreme heat through the first week of August. The map shows the scope of the rapid onset drought risk, including parts of Wichita.
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