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Kansas State Fair adds lighting to parking lots
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair will have new lighting in the parking lots of the grounds this year to help fairgoers feel more safe. "We are doing two things in the parking lots this year," Kansas State Fair general manager Bryan Schulz said. "We added the cameras, plus we're increasing the lighting out in the parking lot. We're working with Reno County Emergency Management and bringing in three light towers, so that will light up lots A and B even more."
City Manager clarifies details on CDBG-funded Gazette building project
Recent discussions surrounding the use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the Gazette Building LLC project headed by Rick Mitchell have sparked considerable debate within the community. In response, City Manager Trey Cocking provided clarification on the program’s purpose and the city’s role in the project....
Drive safely: Tuesday’s heavy rains contribute to 2 interstate accidents
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Tuesday, the Kansas and Missouri State Highway Patrols responded to two crashes where slick roads played a role. Strong thunderstorms moved through the Kansas City metro from approximately 5:30 to 7 p.m., bringing heavy wind and rain. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., KHP reported that...
Ms. Wheelchair Kansas selected as Ms. Wheelchair America for 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas woman has picked up a national honor that allows her to represent women who are “wheelchair mobile” in the United States, officials said. Tamara Blackwell, of Bel Aire, who was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas in March 2024, recently was selected as Ms. Wheelchair America.
Kansas Weather Alert: Storms and Heat Wave Expected to Hit Thursday
Wichita, KS – Residents of Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area should prepare for a shift in weather conditions as a cold front moves in. Storms are expected to develop Thursday evening and persist into Friday morning, bringing the possibility of severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued an advisory, noting that gusty winds reaching up to 50 mph and heavy downpours are likely.
Flags to fly at half-staff in Kansas, here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags to fly at half-staff statewide later this month. Kelly made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 27 that flags are to fly at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. This is to honor former chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals […]
Rain potential peaks Thursday evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Just a couple more hot days ahead before a cold front brings in some early fall-like weather. The chances for storms will end heading into the overnight and most, if not all of Kansas, will have dry weather on Wednesday. A strong cold front arriving on...
Extreme Kansas heat impacts high school athletes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hot temperatures are sweeping through northeast Kansas this week, creating some challenges for high school athletics. Temperatures are expected to peak near triple digits. This comes at the starting time for high school sports, creating an inconvenience and safety hazard for athletes who practice outdoors. Mike Longhofer is an athletic trainer at […]
A safer future for Kansas and beyond: K-State announces $7M in federal funding to drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader in biomanufacturing and biosecurity. The funding will be directed toward...
Kansas school employee paid $630,000, here’s why
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – An employee with a northeast Kansas school district received a big six-figure salary, more than what the U.S. president is paid in a year, in the 2023-2024 semester. 27 News is finding out why. David Wild, while employed at Geary County Unified School District 475, was paid a whopping $631,000 during […]
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