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Algae advisories continue for 9 lakes in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep pets away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your pets, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at kdhe.ks.gov/1163.
Wichita Animal Shelter takes in lost pets after 4th of July
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - July 5th is a busy day for intaking lost and runaway pets at the Wichita animal shelter. Taylor Winings and his girlfriend brought in a little puppy after finding it on the drive to work. “Super sweet little boy, we just wanted to make sure he...
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Welcomes New Baby Female Giraffe
KANSAS CITY, (greatergc.com) — There’s a new giraffe in town. Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium announced the birth of a baby female giraffe early on Sunday, June 30. The calf weighed 125 pounds and stood five feet, six inches tall upon arrival. Mom giraffe Makali, aged 12, and the baby are both doing well and bonding behind the scenes.
City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double .05% sales tax to support homelessness solutions
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes doubling the current .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It also recommends trimming some of the Parks and Recreation budget. Sales tax revenues are far below projections, resulting in...
Lanes back open following three-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 at SE 10 St. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - All lanes are back open following a three-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 at SE 10th St. in Topeka, Kan. Kansas Highway Patrol and Topeka Police Department responded to an injury crash involving multiple vehicles on I-70 near SE 10th St. Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
17-year-old sentenced to prison for shooting death of Lawrence teenager
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl from Lawrence has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison. Johnson County, Kansas, District Court records indicate that Davon D. Washington, 17, of Olathe, has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for the shooting death of 15-year-old Brianna Higgins, of Lawrence.
Man taken to hospital after accident on Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was taken to the hospital after a crash on Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, Kan. According to the Riley County Police Department’s Daily News report, officers filed a report about an injury accident around 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, Kan.
4th of July fire burns Topeka mobile home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A mobile home fire late on the 4th of July holiday caused thousands of dollars in damages. According to a spokeswoman with the Topeka Fire Department, crews responded to a reported mobile home fire around 10 p.m. Thursday near 21st and Adams. When firefighters arrived, they found the fire had spread throughout […]
COLvSKC Quotes: "We're scrapping for points, we need them desperately, we can't let them slip away that easily"
On what went wrong after a good start to the second half…. It really comes down to two set pieces at the end of the day. First set piece, goal. We get picked a little bit, but we’ve got to fight through it. Then on the second one, I haven't seen the replay, but I have a pretty good idea in my head, but I probably want to wait till I see the replay. It’s two set pieces. We go up 1-0 – we had made changes at halftime that we were planning on doing, which was good. The only one was Zo (Bassong), as precautionary. We made our changes, but I thought we brought a little life. I thought the guys, all of a sudden started to create some things in the game which was good. Then, unfortunately, a set piece, and then the penalty.
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