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American Red Cross opens shelter in Newton for storm victims
Newton, KAN. (KAKE) - The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Newton for residents displaced by severe storms. During a disaster or emergency, you can rely on Red Cross shelters for:. A safe place to sleep. Meals, snacks and water. Health services (for disaster-related conditions), such as first...
Professors Forrest, Thompson receive Roueche Award for teaching excellence
Butler Community College Annual award based on student nominations; recognizes superior skills in the classroom Butler Community College professors Susan Forrest of El Dorado and…
City of Halstead declares local state of emergency
HALSTEAD, Kan. — The City of Halstead declared a local state of emergency in the city council chambers on Monday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm went through town on Sunday evening and caused damage to many trees and several homes. "We've already dispatched all of our crews and everything but...
Andover YMCA reopens Monday, two years after tornado
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Andover YMCA is back open for business. The facility opened its doors for gym-goers early Monday morning. The facility had been closed for substantial renovations following an EF-3 tornado more than two years ago. Patrons and staff members said they’re excited the day is finally here.
Themian Park work now in fundraising phase
NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission held a joint work session with the USD 373 Board of Education and Newton Recreation Commission to hear a proposal from a group of engaged citizens hoping to make improvements at Themian Park. The Railer Foundation, made up of several youth sports...
AVCTL-II Weekly Recap
High school sports has reached the final week of the 2024 spring campaign, which is the state tournament week. The Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II will be represented by four teams from four different schools in this week’s state tournaments. The AVCTL II will be represented by Eisenhower...
6 Kansas lakes hit with blue-green algae watches, warnings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in […]
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