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Road Conditions Rapidly Deteriorate as Winter Storm Approaches

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates Center to Fort Scott of southeast Kansas as being at... Read More.

Larned Snow Preparations for Upcoming Winter Storm

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — Larned City Manager Brad Elits provided an update this morning on the city's plans to deal with the winter storm.Street Department crews have been maintaining trucks, installing chains, filling trucks with sand and salt, installing plows, and coordinating extra... Read More.

Ice Storm Warning: Protect Your Internet Service and Stay Safe

By IdeaTek BUHLER, Kan. — With a severe snow and ice storm predicted to hit our area starting Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 5, IdeaTek urges customers to take precautions to ensure their internet service remains uninterrupted and, most importantly, to stay safe.Ice and... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area.Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Power Update from Wednesday Night Windstorm

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. —  All customers of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities who lost power in Wednesday night's windstorm have it back. The last of the power to be restored, just to the southwest of McPherson, came back on late this morning. At... Read More.

Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man.According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased in the Hell's Creek Area of... Read More.

Storm Recovery Update for Hutchinson

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last night's severe thunderstorm caused significant damage throughout our city. The City Manager, Public Works Director, Forestry Superintendent, and Street Superintendent are currently forming an evaluation team to assess the extent of the damage and determine our... Read More.

Hutch and Halstead Sunday Storm Updates

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials are evaluating the extent of damage from last night's high winds and determine response plans.The most important thing to note is Hutchinson residents will be responsible for their own limb removal.City crews were out overnight clearing... Read More.

10th Street and Main Street Storm Sewer Cleaning to Begin

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews will be working on cleaning the storm sewers the length of 10th Street and the length of Main Street starting May 17th. Crews will be out in the early morning hours, approximately 6... Read More.