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Groundbreaking set for new Kansas State Emergency Operations Center
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly will be attending the groundbreaking of a new State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) will hold the groundbreaking at the State Defense Building at 2800 SW Topeka Boulevard at 9 a.m. on Oct. 22. Several KDEM officials will attend the groundbreaking. “The […]
Otis mother keeping son's memory alive with gifts to local parks
All Taylor Sharkey can do now is share the love of her son with those around her. Kanyn Sharkey's unexpected death from medication complications last December not only stripped the one-year-old of his future, but also shattered Taylor's dream of being a mother. Taylor has used memorials made in Kanyn's name to purchase a climbing wall at the Brit Spaugh Zoo in Great Bend, and she recently teamed up with the Otis Fire Department for a new playset to be installed soon at the city park in Otis.
National Move Over Day opportunity to think ahead
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saturday, Oct. 19 is National Move Over Day. Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas notes that moving over saves lives. "The Move Over law is really just to protect anybody who is on the side of the road," Steward said. "The current Kansas law requires drivers to slow down, and if they are able to, move over a lane to give those people working on the side of the road space. We're talking about police, fire, other law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, tow truck drivers, anybody who is working on the side of the road."
Experts urge motorists to use caution during peak deer season
As deer season approaches, vehicle-deer collisions are expected to increase on Kansas roadways. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), and AAA Kansas are offering safety tips to help drivers navigate these risks and know what to do in case of a collision.
Panther offense comes alive in second half to beat Hays 21-0
Great Bend High School's Class of '25 had yet to beat Hays on the gridiron. Other than a 28-27 loss at Hays last year, the Panthers were 0-4 and had been outscored 127-21 in the three meetings before 2023. All that changed Friday night at Memorial Field as Great Bend's defense dominated in a 21-0 win.
Drought persists across NW Kansas, but rain in the forecast
Ellis County was listed in moderate drought based on the Kansas Drought Monitor released on Thursday. Hays has received no measurable precipitation for the month. Hays's average rainfall for October is 1.45 inches. Year-to-date, Hays has received 19.93 inches of precipitation, with the average by the end of October 21.38...
Participants enjoy hot time at 20th Annual Rosewood Rodeo
Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood Services. The weather on Saturday felt more like August, but that was perfectly fine for Rosewood Rodeo riders and their horses. They handled it like champions, having participated in Rosewood Equine Therapy Classes all summer long. Regardless of near-record high temperatures in the 90s, the 20th Annual Rosewood Rodeo went off without a hitch, during the event, held at Barton County Fair Grounds Expo III Arena on Oct. 5.
Sunshine continues throughout the weekend
What We’re Tracking We’re seeing a wide range in temperatures this morning as clouds hang over western portions of the area thanks to some rain over central Kansas. Northwestern counties are holding on to some low 60 this morning with those further south and east starting off in the 40s this morning. Rain does not […]
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