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Gradually warming during the week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After some unseasonable mild weather for July, it will gradually warm as the week continues and typical July heat should return by mid-late week. The pattern is not favorable for widespread rainfall, so the forecast for most of Kansas will be dry in the coming days and perhaps weeks.
Youth Nab Titles at Bob Hines Swine Classic
More than 100 Kansas youth from 32 counties exhibited 250 pigs in the 2024 Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic this month in Manhattan. Youth had the opportunity to compete in a skillathon contest, photography contest and showmanship, in addition to prospect and market hog classes. Scott Dean, Lisco, Nebraska, judged showmanship as well as the prospect and market shows.
Deep sea explorers say they found Amelia Earhart’s plane
ATCHISON, Kan. — It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries ever, but we might now be on the verge of discovering what happened to Amelia Earhart’s plane. Earhart was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, and her love for planes and flying drove her to break barriers for female pilots.
Northwest Missouri State University study finds gaps in pediatric mental health resources
Northwest Missouri State University researchers, in partnership with Mosaic Life Care, recently completed an assessment of pediatric mental health resources in area counties that found gaps exist in resource availability and other barriers preventing access to mental health care for children. “Northwest is a strong supporter of the community and...
Susan’s Kids earns Helping Hand for work with foster children
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The community stepped up to provide special gifts for local children looking for a forever home, and KWCH and DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers gave them a Helping Hand. “Kids move from home to home, foster kids, over 7,000, with all their belongings in a plastic trash...
This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners
When it comes to something as important as the health of you or your family, you want to turn to providers you can trust. Congrats to the winners of this year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health categories!. Best Birth Center: AdventHealth. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center,...
Parsons man arrested on allegations of assault and kidnapping
PARSONS, Kan. — Police arrest a Parsons man after a woman says he assaulted her and held her against her will. Justin Schwark, 36, was arrested on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated kidnapping, and criminal threat. He posted the $15,000 bond before he could be booked in the...
POINTS UPDATE: Hafertepe Jr. Gains Ground on Bergman, Martin Back in Top 10
Stay up to date with the chase for the 2024 American Sprint Car Series National Tour championship. LATEST RACES: Lakeside Speedway (July 19), 81 Speedway (July 20) CURRENT POINTS LEADER: Finishes of second at Lakeside and seventh at 81 allowed Seth Bergman to maintain the top spot in the standings, but the gap to the field has shrunk considerably. A pair of wins for Sam Hafertepe Jr. moved him within 100 points of Bergman for the first time since before Speedweek, with Saturday’s event in Wichita being the fourth-straight race in which the No. 15H has finished ahead of the No. 23.
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