Above normal temperatures are expected on Saturday, with most locations topping out in the 90’s. Much colder air is expected on Monday, with highs only topping out in the 60’s. Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. … Read more
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to include Aruba. Aruba was previously on the list and was removed September 10. However, it’s rates have increased over the last two weeks to 4.2 times the rate of new COVID-19 cases in Kansas and subsequently, is being … Read more
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Royals outfielder Alex Gordon announced today that he will retire from baseball, effective this Sunday, September 27 following the season finale vs. the Detroit Tigers. Gordon, a seven-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner and Rawlings Platinum Glove winner (2014), ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in most all offensive categories, including … Read more
It will be warm end to this week. High temperatures from Thursday through Saturday will average between the lower 80’s in southeast Kansas to the lower 90’s in central Kansas. This is about 5 to 8 degrees above normal for this time of year. Temperatures will moderate slightly to start next week. High temperatures on … Read more
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has extended the amount of time drivers have to renew their licenses due to COVID-19. Governor Laura Kelly says she signed Executive Order #20-66 as part of her ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and her commitment to keeping Kansans healthy and businesses open. Gov. Kelly said E.O. #20-66 extends … Read more
WICHITA – A Wichita man who was captured in Salina pleaded guilty Tuesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. Jorge Correa, 25, Wichita, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Correa admitted that on February 4, 2020, he and two co-defendants robbed the … Read more
TOPEKA – Flags will remain at half-staff in Kansas in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg until she is laid to rest. In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff beginning last Friday until the day of Ginsburg’s interment. “Justice Ruth Bader … Read more
Slightly below normal temperatures are expected on Wednesday. Highs in the middle 70’s. A few scattered showers may linger over southeast Kansas in the morning. Here is the three day forecast for Thursday through Saturday. Mainly dry conditions can be expected for Thursday and Friday. A warming trend can be expected with highs of 80 … Read more
ATLANTA, GA. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now officially discouraged trick-or-treating in 2020. The new holiday guidance appeared on the CDC website Monday night. America’s health protection agency said “many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses.” High-risk Halloween activities, according to the CDC include the following: Door-to-door … Read more
KANSAS CITY, MO. – The FBI on Tuesday issued a warning about the latest phone scam that spoofs the FBI’s real phone number on victims’ caller ID. The FBI reported scammers posing as special agents from an FBI satellite office of the FBI Kansas City Division bilked someone in St. Louis out of more than … Read more
TOPEKA – The Kansas Highway Patrol received a generous donation of 6,000 N95 masks from Air Capital Distribution to distribute to Patrol personnel. According to a media release, this donation will allow the KHP to have additional masks in patrol vehicles statewide. The masks will be provided to the public on an as-needed basis as … Read more
TOPEKA – State health officials want to warn Kansans to potential air quality impacts from smoke from wildfires in the western United States. According to a media release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), ongoing wildfires across the Western U.S. continues to produce dense smoke that is being transported into Kansas by … Read more
After a cloudy, cool, and wet end to the work week, the weekend looks milder with more sunshine and a lower chance of rain. Today – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Tonight – Partly cloudy, … Read more
TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, in recognition of Patriot Day, September 11, 2020, and in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff for the entire day on September 11. “Nineteen years ago, today, our country … Read more
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released its current list of active coronavirus clusters in the state Wednesday. The state reported 177 active clusters. Of those clusters, 57 are long term care facilities, 29 are private businesses, and 26 are related to a college or university. You can see the full breakdown … Read more
RENO COUNTY – A Salina man was injured in an accident at a Reno County construction site Tuesday afternoon. According to a statement from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were dispatched to a bridge at 69th Avenue and Nickerson Road, just south of the town of the Nickerson, at about 1:58 p.m., after … Read more
TOPEKA — The State of Kansas is going to begin releasing the names and locations of active coronavirus outbreaks in the state. The change will begin Wednesday, September 9. Governor Laura Kelly made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in a news release. “With our children returning to school, sports resuming, and college campuses reopening – we’re … Read more
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible Friday morning across portions of central Kansas. Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Friday – Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chances of precipitation … Read more
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and into the overnight in Western Kansas. This thunderstorm activity will slowly move to the east and into Central Kansas during the overnight tonight. Western Kansas could have some scattered severe thunderstorms but as the activity moves into Central Kansas, severe storms become less likely. Tonight – A … Read more
Thunderstorms, some severe, may redevelop later this afternoon and evening. At this time, it appears the greatest risk of severe thunderstorms will be across southern Kansas, but stay tuned for updates through the day as the threat area may change.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. – Whataburger confirmed Friday it will be expanding its market into Kansas. The expansion will also include Missouri and Tennessee, according to a press release. The Texas-based fast-food restaurant didn’t say how many or where their new locations in Kansas will be. Whataburger is celebrating its 70th anniversary and also unveiled a … Read more
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2019 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies across Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2019 Kansas Crime Index Report indicated that violent crime in Kansas increased by 2.6% in 2019. A … Read more
Above normal temperatures are expected to return for the weekend, with highs topping out in the mid and upper 90’s. This Afternoon – Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight – A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly … Read more
TOPEKA – The Kansas Highway Patrol is working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. According to a media release from the agency, every July and August, KHP troopers, in conjunction with school districts across the state, check all school buses to ensure they are in good working condition. Troopers … Read more
Scattered showers and storms are expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The stronger storms may produce small hail and brief gusty winds. Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Tuesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to … Read more