As summer temperatures soar, the Salvation Army is stepping up to support local residents struggling to stay cool. In partnership with Evergy, the organization will distribute more than 2,900 fans to Sedgwick County residents on Wednesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Koch Center. The initiative aims to protect … Read more
As Kansas endures intense summer heat, Wichita’s homeless shelters are experiencing a significant rise in demand. Organizations like the Union Rescue Mission are taking urgent steps to protect some of the city’s most vulnerable residents—those without a place to call home. David Hodge, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, says the recent increase in people seeking … Read more
Kansas has witnessed a rise in measles cases recently, with nine new infections reported in the past week. This has brought the total number of cases from 37 to 46, as per the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) dashboard, which monitors the ongoing outbreak. A Snapshot of the Current Situation As of April … Read more
As spring ushers in warmer temperatures, the National Weather Service (NWS) is implementing changes to its heat-related weather alerts. Beginning this summer, Excessive Heat Warnings and Excessive Heat Watches will be rebranded as Extreme Heat Warnings and Extreme Heat Watches, respectively. This update aims to improve public understanding of heat hazards and align terminology with … Read more