In a heartwarming show of solidarity, Kansas City residents united on Friday to support neighbors in St. Louis, who are still reeling from the impact of a powerful 23-mile-long tornado that struck two weeks ago. The natural disaster displaced dozens of families and destroyed homes, leaving residents in desperate need of basic supplies and relief. The tornado, part of a … Read more
A fatal accident on westbound Highway 24 just west of Rochester Road in Topeka has resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman and left another woman seriously injured. The crash occurred on Friday, May 30, and involved two vehicles. Details from Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Report As per the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) crash … Read more
Two decades ago, a remarkable incident took place at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, when an African flamingo, later nicknamed Pink Floyd, made a daring escape during a stormy night in June 2005. Officially known as flamingo No. 492, the bird was identifiable by the yellow band labeled “492” around its leg. No. … Read more
A transformative proposal is on the table for Kansas City, Kansas: a $12.6 billion data center campus that could redefine the region’s economic and technological landscape. Spearheaded by Red Wolf DCD Properties, this ambitious project aims to establish a 550-acre hyperscale data center, potentially positioning the city as a pivotal hub in the digital infrastructure network. Project Overview: A … Read more
In a major step to enhance public safety and professional readiness, the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) has officially introduced new training standards for firetruck drivers, aligning with the updated 2024 guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This initiative ensures that every firefighter operating emergency vehicles is equipped with standardized, advanced training to … Read more
As the filing and withdrawal deadline approaches for school board elections in Lyon County, key positions within USD 251 North Lyon County are seeing returning candidates, though some vacancies remain unfilled. Incumbents Seek Re-Election in USD 251 Three incumbents have officially submitted their candidacy to retain their current positions: Candidate Name District Position Status Josh … Read more
A deadly shooting in south Kansas City on Wednesday night, May 28, 2025, has left two people dead. According to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD), the incident occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. near the intersection of E. 96th Terrace and Fremont Avenue. Immediate Response at the Scene Upon arriving, officers discovered a man … Read more
A serious head-on collision in Kingman County, Kansas on Tuesday night resulted in severe injuries for a teenage driver, according to local authorities. The crash occurred on K-14 highway near S.E. 150th Avenue, roughly 15 miles south of Kingman. Details of the Incident The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported that the accident happened around 8:44 … Read more
On a solemn Tuesday in Kansas, friends, family, and community members gathered to honor the life of Sarah Milgrim, a 26-year-old Israeli Embassy staff member tragically killed alongside her colleague, Yaron Lischinsky, 30. The two diplomats were fatally shot on May 21 after attending a humanitarian event focused on improving aid in the Middle East. … Read more
Wichita lawmaker Patrick Penn is leaving behind his role in Topeka as he steps into a key position within the Trump administration. Starting June 13, Penn will officially resign from the Kansas House and assume his new role as Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). … Read more