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Kansas health officials issue ‘high-risk warning’ for West Nile Virus
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing an urgent alert for people living in certain parts of the state due to the threat posed by West Nile Virus (WNV). KSNT 27 News reached out to the KDHE on July 16 to learn more about the agency’s efforts to monitor […]
T-Mobile service issue impacts 3 Kansas counties
Update: A T-Mobile spokeswoman confirms the issue has been resolved as of 6 p.m. on July 17. LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – T-Mobile customers in parts of northeast Kansas may be experiencing a loss of service Wednesday. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center posted to social media on July 17 to notify local residents of the […]
Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park, Kansas, nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann Collins, had dementia. She […] The post Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential appeared first on The Beacon.
Blood Donors Critically Needed in July
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Every donation counts in the mission to keep blood...
Manhattan Man Killed in Collision on U.S. 36 Highway
A Manhattan man lost his life in a two-vehicle crash in Washington County on an early Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred when 46-year-old Brian Dowling, driving an eastbound pickup truck on U.S. 36 Highway, attempted to pass another vehicle and collided with an oncoming semi, about five miles east of Cuba.
Central Kansas Free Fair, July 27-Aug. 4, celebrates 100 years in Abilene
This summer, something truly magical is happening in Abilene, Kansas – the Central Kansas Free Fair is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This iconic event is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the heart and soul of the Midwest; with a rich history dating back a century, the fair promises to be bigger, better, and more unforgettable than ever.
KBI, several local law enforcement departments searching for missing Kansas man
(SMITHVILLE, Mo.) The Tonganoxie, Kansas, Police Department took a report of a missing person on July 12, 2024. The Leavenworth, Kansas, Police Department soon got involved because the missing man, Josiah Mathew Papa, 25, went missing from Leavenworth. Papa is described as a white male, approximately five feet and 10...
City sets property tax ceiling with nearly 14% increase
The average homeowner will see an increase of up to 13.6% in their Manhattan city property taxes next year, following a commission vote Tuesday. City commissioners at their meeting approved a resolution to levy a property tax exceeding the “revenue-neutral rate,” which is the rate at which the city would generate the same property tax revenue as the previous year using the current year’s assessed valuation.
$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
Hays Lions: Community misunderstood, withdraws request for name change at Rupp Park
Hays Lions continues to celebrate 100 years of service in community. The Hays Lion Club has withdrawn a request to add its name to Daniel G. Rupp Park, 33rd and Skyline, after members say a misunderstanding sparked public outcry. Priscilla Hunt, a longtime Lions member and former president, proposed adding...
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
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