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Why you should expect more police patrols for Independence Day
TOPEKA (KSNT) – You can expect more law enforcement patrols on the roads for the Fourth of July holiday. 27 News spoke with Lt. Roy Wise of the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) about what they are doing to enforce safety during the holiday. “The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies, are going […]
WEATHER: Storm chances decreased, risk outlook eliminated for July 4
Chances of overall thunderstorm activity and severe weather have declined as the holiday has progressed. Early Thursday, there was a moderate chance of storms and a marginal severe weather risk for wind. As of early afternoon, the overall risk had been reduced to slight, with isolated to widely scattered heavy rainfall possible. As was the case in the early-morning hours, the projected time for rainfall remains 4-8 pm.
Olathe Parks & Rec's Beach Fest canceled due to overnight storms
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The city of Olathe posted to their social media platforms that Beach Festival has been canceled after late night storms hit the area. Beach conditions were too severe for Olathe Parks & Rec to continue on with planned beach activities. The post continues on to say...
Agenda for the U234 Board of Education for July 8
July 8, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. 1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President. 3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item) 4.0 Reorganization of New Board (Action) 5.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item) 5.1 Board Minutes. 06/03/24 Minutes. 06/10/24 Board Minutes. 5.2 Financials – Cash Flow...
Hospitals across the KC metro begin to treat fireworks-related injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On the eve of the Fourth of July hospitals across the Kansas City metro have started to treat fireworks-related injuries. The University of Kansas Health System announced on Wednesday, July 3, that it has already worked a handful of fireworks-related injury cases across its Kansas City, Olathe, Liberty, Miami county campuses and the Burnett Burn Center.
Beloit Blue advance in K-18 Twin Lakes League tournament
BELOIT – The K-18 Beloit Blue team entered the 2024 K-18 Twin Lakes League tournament on Monday, July 1, 2024 as the #4 seed and faced #5 Lincoln again, after Blue’s Friday, 3-4 loss. Beloit redeemed themselves as they won over Lincoln, 149, and will now advance into the Friday,
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center hosts Independence Day parade for kids
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is holding an early Independence Day party Wednesday to help kids celebrate the holiday. Children are marching along in the musical parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 3. All retired and active duty military personnel and their dependent family members can get in to […]
Potential Spin City renovations receive City attention
The cost of renovating Spin City with all of the possible additions to the project would total just under $2 million. The base fee for the project would total $1.5 million with engineering fees another $165,000. Other additions could range from landscaping to parking lot and drainage upgrades. Code compliance issues would need to be addressed.
Lawrence man sentenced for 2023 aggravated battery conviction
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced today that a Lawrence man was sentenced to 21 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for his involvement in a 2023 aggravated battery charge.
Lawrence woman set to serve time for boyfriend’s fentanyl-related death
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Lawrence woman is set to spend time in prison after she pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl-related death of her boyfriend. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced on Wednesday, July 3, that Chloe L. Colby, 23, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy to commit unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The move follows the death of a 21-year-old Lawrence man.
Many facilities, services closed in Wichita on July 4th
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today is Independence Day, and facilities in the City of Wichita will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. That includes:. Since July 4th is a federal holiday, banks and post offices will be closed and you will not receive mail. If you’re looking to...
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