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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Temps climb as high pressure takes charge this week
There is a brief window for a few sprinkles and rain showers from southcentral into southeastern Kansas through early Tuesday evening. Any activity will be spotty and wane by sundown. Severe weather is unlikely with this chance. Temperatures tonight will be comfortable with low humidity. We are setting up for...
Kansas driver’s license offices still impacted by CrowdStrike outage
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas driver’s license offices are still impacted by the issues with the CrowdStrike. On Friday, a defective software update sent by CrowdStrike to its customers disrupted airlines, banks, hospitals and other critical services Friday, affecting about 8.5 million machines running Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The following offices in Kansas had problems […]
July heat settling back in on Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The warmup continues for most of Kansas as the week continues and widespread 90s are on the way for Wednesday and Thursday. That’s close to average for late July, and the humidity should remain low for most of the region, so heat indices won’t be too different from the afternoon highs.
Flags at half-staff in honor of former Kansas Speaker Marvin William Barkis
(KOAM) - Governor Laura Kelly has issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities in memory of former Kansas Speaker of the House Marvin William Barkis. This decision follows Executive Order #20-30 and is effective immediately until sundown on the day of his interment.
Kansas high schoolers, inspired by teachers who make an impact, eager to join profession
EMPORIA — Itzia Reyes wants to be a teacher so she can comfort kids who don’t feel welcome. The Winfield High School student remembers the sting of learning English as a second language and longing for more support. At the Kansas Future Teachers Academy last week at Emporia State University, Reyes focused her attention on social-emotional learning in anticipation of attending college and becoming part of the next generation of educators.
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
K-State Agriculture Today: 1730 – Perennial Grass Management…Symposium for Cooperatives
A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal. 00:01:05 – Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Starting today’s show is K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, with information on warm-season perennial grasses and what people can do when trying to control them. 00:12:05 – Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium: Brian...
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Re-Elects Officers; Reviews Budgets; District Elections coming up
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international sorghum markets. These public meetings allow attendees to hear updates from state and national staff...
Attention, young Kansas voters: You can make a difference. You already have.
Just two years ago, Kansans were faced with a state constitutional amendment that would have removed the right to an abortion and allowed lawmakers to ban the procedure entirely. On Aug. 2, 2022, the nation was stunned when Kansas voted against that amendment. We made history as the first state in the nation to vote […] The post Attention, young Kansas voters: You can make a difference. You already have. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Top Five Caps ASCS National Weekend In Kansas
PARK CITY, Kan. (July 20, 2024) On track with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour over the weekend in Kansas, events at Lakeside Speedway and 81-Speedway yielded a pair of top ten runs, and a weekend high fifth place finish for Landon Britt. Starting Friday at Lakeside in Kansas...
Church announces groundbreaking date for first temple in Kansas
SALT LAKE CITY — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held later this year. The First Presidency has announced the ceremony will be held on Sept. 7., according to a news release. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, first counselor in the North America Central Area Presidency, will preside at the event. The temple was first announced in April 2022 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Kansas internet providers to receive $22.7m in broadband grants
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 internet service providers would receive $22.7 to improve broadband access in 14 rural Kansas counties. As part of the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants, $10 million is being paired with $12.7 in matching funds to provide a $22.7 investment into rural Internet projects. […]
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