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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Tuesday, June 24

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Planting expected to pick up next week in southwest Iowa

Friday, April 11

A southwest Iowa farmer says corn and soybean planting has started in his area. Kevin Ross farms near Minden and says he’s hearing some growers got an early start to the planting season. “I’ve heard of a couple guys getting started just south of... Read More.

A less active pattern ahead for most; early-season heat to build in the West, Southwest

Thursday, March 20

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Mississippi River eastward, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across much of... Read More.

A seasonally active pattern to continue for some; early-Season heat to build in the Southwest

Tuesday, March 18

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Mississippi Valley eastward, while warmer-than-normal conditions will prevail across southern Florida, along the northern Atlantic Coast, and from the Pacific Coast to the... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Cow Creek located Southwest of Pittsburg, Kansas

Wednesday, March 5

Pittsburg, Kan. - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Cow Creek near the city of Pittsburg and Highway 160. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Pittsburg Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is correcting... Read More.

Another round of unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; stormy in the Southwest

Monday, March 3

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures in most areas from the Rockies eastward, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail west of the Rockies and across northern New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation in the... Read More.

Fire in Southwest Hutchinson Destroys Home, Displaces Family of Seven

Wednesday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A faulty space heater is being blamed for a Wednesday afternoon fire that destroyed a home in southwest Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said crews were about 4:30 p.m. to the 200 block of West Avenue B where... Read More.

Baseball Tigers Take 1 of 3 from University of the Southwest

Friday, February 7

BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 | BOX SCORE 3HOBBS, N.M. (CCCTigers.com) - The Tigers took a trip down to Hobbs, New Mexico for their second series of the season against the University Of The Southwest Mustangs. This was supposed... Read More.

Beneficial moisture ahead for the Southwest, much of the central, southern Plains

Tuesday, January 28

A storm system ejecting from the southwestern U.S. will drift northeastward, crossing the central and southern Plains by Thursday and reaching the middle Atlantic Coast late Friday. Storm-total precipitation—mostly rain—should reach 1 to 3 inches from the southeastern Plains into the mid-South and lower... Read More.

A more active pattern returns to the Southwest, Southern U.S. in the days ahead

Friday, January 24

Over the next 5 days, there will be only a few areas of concern, regarding active weather. In southern California and the Southwest, a slow-moving storm system will result in widespread rain and snow showers, leading to a reduced wildfire threat but increasing the... Read More.

A late-January thaw ahead for parts of the Heartland; welcome moisture for the Southwest

Tuesday, January 21

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the nation, while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation in much of... Read More.

Zion Burgess to Represent Hutchinson and Kansas in Bid to Become Southwest Region Youth of the Year June 12

Monday, April 29

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 12th, Zion will meet in Dallas to represent Hutchinson and the state of Kansas in a bid to become the Southwest Region Youth of the Year. Zion is a Principal's Honor Roll... Read More.