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Heavy winds causing power outages in NE Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Heavy wind is knocking out power throughout the Sunflower State on Friday, March 14. According to the Evergy outage map, outages are taking place in the WIBW viewing area. As of 5:40 p.m., roughly 2,115 customers have been affected in Topeka, with 87 outages occurring. In Emporia, 1,960 Evergy customers have been affected with approximately 20 outages. Manhattan has fewer than 5 customers affected.
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Sedgwick County Zoo eagle dies at 35
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A longtime Sedgwick County Zoo resident died Friday following a decline in her health and well-being. The zoo said its female bald eagle, Mariposa, affectionately referred to as “Honey” or “Sweet Lady” by her keepers, was euthanized. She was 35 years old.
KSN News
Storm latest: Road closures expand due to dust, wind
The strong wind is causing issues for firefighters and drivers on Friday. Firefighters are already battling spotty grass fires around the state. And drivers are trying to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel while also dealing with blowing dirt.
Sporting News
Coleman Hawkins NIL deal: Kansas State star tearfully admits lucrative payment affected play this season
The 2024-25 season was one to forget for Kansas State. The Wildcats' 70-56 defeat to Baylor in the Big 12 Tournament spelled an end to their campaign. Kansas State entered the season teeming with optimism. Jerome Tang's side possessed a fairly well-rounded roster stitched together with transfers galore. One of the program's highest-profile arrivals was former Illinois big man Coleman Hawkins. The former Illini standout was tipped for big things in Lawrence, with his creativity and defensive flexibility appearing to be a major boon for Tang & Co.'s squad. That didn't quite happen. Kansas State limped to a 16-17...
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Kansas High Wind Warning: Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected Until 9 PM Tonight
Dodge City, KS – A High Wind Warning remains in effect across western and central Kansas until 9 PM CDT tonight, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph expected to cause widespread disruptions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Dodge City and Wichita, strong northwest to southwest...
Salina Post
CORRECTION: Woman facing felony charges walks away from Wichita treatment center
According to Saline County Sheriff's Office Capt. Fruits, Vinardi was transported to Miracles Inc. facility in Wichita, not Mirror as had been originally reported by Salina Post. Saline County Sheriff's Deputies and law enforcement in Wichita are searching for a woman facing felony drug charges in Salina after she walked...
salina311.com
Stutzmans Greenhouse Relocating to New 9th Street Location
Stutzmans Greenhouse is moving from its long-standing location at 9th and Cloud Street, a spot it has occupied for as long as many Salina residents can remember. Salina311 spoke with Jackie at Stutzmans, who was excited to share details about their new location behind Starbucks on 9th Street. If you’ve noticed new concrete being laid at the edge of the parking lot behind Starbucks and Tidal Wave Auto Spa, that work is preparing the site for Stuzmans relocation. The new space will offer more available parking and easier access for customers.
Hutch Post
Police arrest suspect in Kansas cold case killing
WICHITA, KS — The Wichita Police Department has arrested suspect in connection with a 2021 homicide. Just after 1:30a..m. March 29, 2021, police responded to a report of a walk-in shooting victim at a local hospital in Wichita, according to Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim, 21-year-old Abram Galvan, had been shot once and later died from his injuries.
sunflowerstateradio.com
North Central Kansas Shaken by Overnight Earthquakes
GLEN ELDER, KAN. – Residents across North Central Kansas experienced a jolt in the early hours of this morning as a series of earthquakes rattled the region, centered near Glen Elder. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first and most significant tremor struck at 2:25 a.m.,...
CBS News
Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard
A dog managed to fire a gun and wound his owner in an accidental shooting in Memphis on Monday, police said. The 39-year-old victim was relaxing and talking with a female friend on his bed when the dog jumped onto the bed, authorities said. The dog's paw got stuck in the trigger guard and hit the trigger, discharging the gun. Police said the victim was grazed in the left thigh. Officers later found a single spent shell casing on the floor. The man was treated on scene and later taken to a medical center for additional aid. His injury...