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Barton, Central Kansas included in high-risk area for West Nile Virus
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) updates its West Nile Virus dashboard each Friday during surveillance season, which is July through September. Though West Nile cases in Kansas remain limited this year, and there have been no reported cases in Barton County, all of Central Kansas is still listed by KDHE in the highest-risk category. Barton County Health Department Nurse Sarah Schridde said there are ways to mitigate those risks.
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 […]
Kansas governor and conservative senator form 'unusual pairing' to GOP's chagrin
After a failed run for governor as a conservative independent and ongoing feuds with his own party's leadership, Republican Sen. Dennis Pyle has an ally in Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Pyle is heading into a three-way Republican primary for the Senate seat representing rural northeast Kansas he has held since...
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 […]
Pavilions Phase 3 nearing completion
Work continues towards fall openings at the Emporia Pavilions’ newest offerings. Developer Spencer Thomson says the Old Navy store has been turned over to its management team so it can be stocked and staffed, and a similar step is coming for Five Below and Maurices. Five Below has prominently...
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...
Red Brick Room: Wichita’s latest bar for live music
A new live music venue and bar has opened in the former Big Arbor space at 4311 W. Central. Red Brick Room is the city’s latest hangout spot for live music multiple times throughout the week. I actually stopped by during their grand opening that featured 10 bands, but...
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USD 259 considering taxpayer-impacting plans
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As many fight to save money and make end’s meet, Sedgwick County, the City of Wichita and the Wichita school district (USD 259) are all considering moves that either add a new tax or opt to carry on a rate instead of dropping it. These come in the form of proposed sales taxes and consideration of a bond issue.
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