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Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Tuesday, June 17

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS. Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

McPherson to Start Mosquito Spraying in Focused Areas Tonight and Citywide on Thursday (Weather Permitting)

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson will conduct a selective spraying for mosquitoes this evening, which will focus on parks, Turkey Creek Golf Course, the cemetery, and the area around the CHS refinery. Public Lands and Facilities Director Wayne Burns also says if... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Storm Preparation During Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Monday, March 3

Customers can report and track outages using the Evergy mobile app KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-7). The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather during the spring and summer seasons including... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Hears Update on Fire Station 2, Accepts Bid for Police Substation Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to fix the snow drain system that had been installed incorrectly at the new McPherson Fire Station 2 began last week. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told the McPherson City Commission Tuesday concrete cutting began last week, and removal and excavating... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Two Hour Delay in Event of Inclement Weather, No Action Taken

Monday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night declined to take action on a suggestion to give the school district the option to have a two hour delay in classes rather than closing schools altogether in the event of inclement... Read More.

Weekend Series Cut Short Due to Weather; Baseball Swedes Sweep

Monday, February 10

BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes had their home-opener this past weekend hosting the Waldorf University Warriors in what was supposed to be a four-game series. Due to weather, the only games that were... Read More.

Garnett City Commissioners Appoint New Advisory Board Members, Address Weather Preparedness, Make Proclamations at Jan. 14 Meeting

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd GARNETT, Kan. — Appointment of members to two advisory boards were made by Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday. The Commission last month deferred action on filling two open positions on the Library Advisory Board and the Tourism Advisory Board.Both library board positions were... Read More.

Women’s Soccer: Kansas-Brown Ends in No Contest Due to Weather

Tuesday, August 27

By Kansas Athletics PROVIDENCE, R.I. (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas Jayhawks and Brown Bears match on Monday at Stevenson-Pincince Field ended in a no contest after play was suspended with 34:09 remaining in the second half due to lightning in the area. Kansas was leading 1-0 at... Read More.

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide Tornado Drill at 11 AM Wednesday, March 6

Monday, March 4

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be participating in this year’s Statewide Tornado Drill. To match up with other cities and state agencies, they will be modifying the outdoor emergency warning siren testing schedule... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Weather Forces Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 10

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The snow that has fallen across Kansas the last couple of days has led to several high school athletics postponements, including at Hutchinson High.The Salthawks' basketball games Tuesday against Maize were postponed, as was the boys' home swim meet.The... Read More.