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Overland Park hires new police chief
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Overland Park has a new police chief. On Tuesday, the City of Overland Park named Doreen Jokerst the city’s next Chief of Police. Jokerst comes to Overland Park from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she spent the past six years as the university’s assistant vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police. She guided the department to become the first nationally accredited police department in Boulder County, Colorado.
Daily Delivery: Dylan Edwards seems to fill out this very deep Kansas State team
This is Fitz's 30th year covering Kansas State football full-time, and with Monday's release of the depth chart for Saturday's home opener, he can't remember a deeper K-State team. However, he does notice that Colorado transfer Dylan Edwards' presence on the depth chart seems to round out the team's needs.
NCAA Football: Pop-Tarts Bowl-North Carolina State at Kansas State
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the ball against NC State in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
🎙DSNWK Employment Connections offers all individuals opportunity to work
The Employment Connections program is a service at Hays-based Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas dedicated to creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals ages 18 and older across the 18 counties of northwest Kansas. The popular program has been in place for more than 50 years, said LaVonne Giess, DSNWK employment...
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 […]
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