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State Weather Official Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Conditions, Travel

Tuesday, December 2

Conditions can change rapidly in the Sunflower State, Redmond says MANHATTAN, Kan. — The calendar says the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Chip Redmond is not so sure you ought to get locked in on just that date.“Winter conditions in Kansas can change... Read More.

Evergy Urges Space Heater Safety as Winter Weather is Here

Monday, December 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 1, 2025) — Cold weather is here, and Evergy urges customers to be safe when using space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports space heaters cause more than 20,000 housefires each... Read More.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Tuesday, October 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

Thursday High School Football Roundup: Area Teams Move Up Games to Avoid Weather

Friday, October 24

Wichita Trinity 64, Nickerson 20The Nickerson Panther football team dropped a 64-20 decision to Wichita Trinity Academy Thursday night at home.It was Senior Night for the Nickerson Panthers.Haven 34, Kingman 6The Haven Wildcats improved to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in Kansas Class 2A District... Read More.

Cross Country Meets, Golf Tournaments Canceled, Postponed Tuesday Because of Weather, Wet Conditions

Wednesday, September 24

The Southeast of Saline high school cross country meet at Gypsum has been canceled because of wet conditions on the course.There will be no make up date for this race.“Due to the rain overnight (Monday) and standing water on the course, they (school officlals)... Read More.

After Weather Delay, Celtics dominate Remington in 46-20 win

Saturday, September 20

WHITEWATER - A 75-minute weather delay may have been just what Trinity Catholic needed on Friday at Remington.After Roberto Guerrero's 13-yard touchdown run tied the game late in the second quarter, the teams headed for shelter as a brief storm dumped rain and flashed... Read More.

Weather Issues Cause Problems for Four McPherson Public Works Projects, Upcoming Events Approved

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — Weather issues continue to cause problems on four currently in-progress public works projects in McPherson. After a citizen voiced concerns about drainage problems related to the East Northview sidewalk projects, which includes replacing an existing open ditch with underground piping. Public... Read More.

National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures in the upper 90s to around 100, combined with high humidity, will produce heat... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up to 105 degrees.If you have... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Much of Central Kansas

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Kansas.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up... Read More.

Bat Cats Hitless in Weather Shortened Game vs. Monarchs

Friday, July 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Thursday matchup between the Great Bend Bat Cats and Hutchinson Monarchs did not even see six full innings due to inclement weather, but the Bat Cats were unable to get a hit falling 11-1.Great Bend did draw four walks and... Read More.

Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by a series of severe thunderstorms accompanied by straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding during the period... Read More.