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City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard
After lots of fires and endless issues with the abandoned Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford, the city's dangerous structure specialist says it’s time to do something about it. City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard. After lots of fires and endless...
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...
SWMC's Dr. Knudsen reaches monumental milestone of more than 22,000 babies delivered
The community of Liberal is celebrating an extraordinary achievement by one of its most dedicated and beloved healthcare professionals, Dr. Dennis Knudsen. As of July 2024, Dr. Knudsen has delivered over 22,000 babies, a number that surpasses the population of Liberal itself. “We are so fortunate to have such a...
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
These are the candidates on the ballot in Topeka for August primary election
Early voting is already underway in Shawnee County for the Aug. 6 primary election. Whether you are advance voting in-person, voting early by mail or going in-person on Election Day, here's what is on the ballot. Kansas' 2nd Congressional District ...
Nine Jayhawks Begin Olympic Journey in Paris
PARIS – Nine with Kansas Jayhawks ties will be competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics, which get underway this Friday with the opening ceremony. The Jayhawks will be represented across multiple sports with Michael Joseph, Yoveinny Mota, Sharon Lokedi, Bryce Hoppel, Hussain Al Hizam and Alexandra Emilianov all joining Head Coach Stanley Redwine and Event Manager Tim Weaver on the track and field side, while Joel Embiid will be competing on Team USA for men’s basketball.
SW Kansas Native Appointed Director of Medical Education for the KU School of Medicine Salina
Southwest Kansas native, Dr. Jacob Hessman has been appointed as the Director of Medical Education for the KU School of Medicine Salina. Dr. Hessman brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advancing medical education in our community. We look forward to his contributions to our educational programs while he also maintains his active role as a pediatrician with Salina Pediatric Care.
City of Salina deems historic Ambassador Hotel a dangerous structure
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Salina deemed the historic Ambassador Hotel a dangerous structure. The hotel, the subject of many community discussions since closing in 2020, has Salina residents concerned. It’s been through multiple owners since it opened in the 1980s. A look inside the hotel shows...
Kansas firefighters head west to battle raging wildfires
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters from across Kansas are heading west to help battle wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. On Thursday, the Kansas Forest Service said a team of 10 firefighters from different parts of the state, including Wichita, Olathe, Ottawa, and Edwardsville, are on their way to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry with 34 large fires, almost all of them in the central or eastern part of the state.
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.
Official notice of Zoning Appeals Hearing
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED:. An application has been filed by T Wince Properties, LLC, of of 1316 Turkey Creek Drive, McPherson, Kansas, pursuant to 10-107 of the City’s Zoning Regulations, requesting a Variance to permit a 15 foot reduction to the required 35 foot front yard, for a new required front yard of 20 feet abutting Mallard Street, on property zoned as the B-2, Neighborhood Business District and legally described as:
Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers, communities and providers
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care. Jennifer Cunningham drove more than […]
Local Democratic Party leadership reacts to Joe Biden’s first remarks since stepping out of Presidential race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - President Joe Biden addressed the public for the first time since stepping out of the Presidential race on Wednesday night. Local democratic party leaders told KCTV5 they are grateful for the service Biden has given to the country, but they also said it’s time for a new leader of the party.
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