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Outage hits Kansas system; no tags right now
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The State of Kansas motor vehicle's computer system is presently down. The Tag Department is unable to process any transactions at this time. The state does not have an ETA for a fix at this time.Thank you for your understanding.
Severe thunderstorms in forecast for NW Kansas for tonight
A thunderstorm complex is expected to bring widespread rainfall, locally heavy, along with areas of damaging winds Friday night and early Saturday. The threat for damaging winds is greatest along and north of K-96. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10: 00 PM CDT. FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS. BARTON.
All Driver's License Offices closed today
TOPEKA, Kan. — According to a social media post from the Kansas Department of Revenue, due to ongoing global IT issues, all Kansas driver's license offices will be closed for the remainder of the day. Appointments will be notified. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The CDL/DL...
How will the reintroduction of this extinct species in Kansas impact the environment?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An aquatics expert with Kansas State University is weighing in on the imminent reintroduction of a species that hasn’t called the state home for more than 30 years. 27 News first learned the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) was planning to bring the alligator snapping turtle back to the state’s […]
Blue catfish harvest regulations change in Kansas
PRATT, Kan. (KSNT) – Wildlife officials are spreading the word to Kansas anglers of some recent changes made to blue catfish harvest regulations. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) made several changes to fishing regulations in June during a meeting of KDWP commissioners in Hays, which are now active in the state. These […]
USD 253, city of Emporia report issues due to global technology outage
A global technology outage has reached Emporia. Shortly before 8 am, USD 253 Emporia announced PowerSchool went unavailable as part of the outage. This is important for parents because it involves all PowerSchool features, including enrollment verification after enrollment officially opened Wednesday. It also means the EZMeal app also can’t be used until further notice.
Former KHP superintendent wins lawsuit for reinstatement at lower rank
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A federal judge ruled in favor of a former Kansas Highway Patrol major seeking reinstatement. Mark Bruce sued Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Highway Patrol leadership after he claims he was forced to resign in 2019 over allegations he didn’t address misconduct within the agency. Bruce was accused of covering up an interoffice affair and a potential domestic abuse case of another officer.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
TOPEKA — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling in Washington, D.C. During a televised WIBW forum with all five Republican candidates in the 2nd District primary, Young said he would never...
Morris County authorities seeking people who allegedly fled scene of drug activity to Oklahoma
Morris County authorities are looking for two people who allegedly fled the scene of a drug violation as law enforcement were obtaining a search warrant for the incident address. The Council Grove Police Department says officers responded to 20 North Belfry shortly after 1 am Tuesday for a suspected fentanyl...
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