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Kan. GOP lawmakers celebrate sending ICE funding bill to Trump's desk
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (955+ words) Republicans used their majority to get the bill over the finish line, funding a pair of Homeland Security agencies through the next three years. The bill passed by a vote of 214-212, over the objections of Democrats." Kansas GOP lawmakers voted…...
Winds damage, remove traffic signs on north central Kansas highways
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (153+ words) TOPEKA" " The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is alerting motorists on I-70, I-135 and other highways in north central Kansas that numerous traffic signs " including stop signs and other regulatory signs " are missing or damaged because of high winds the evening of…...
Smoky Hill Museum remains closed following storms
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (16+ words) Salina Post Smoky Hill Museum remains closed following storms...
Police recover firearms at teen party hosted at Kan. short-term rental
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (355+ words) Salina Post Police recover firearms at teen party hosted at Kan. short-term rental SEDGWICK COUNTY - Law enforcement recovered nine firearms, including one stolen handgun, after responding to a large teen party at a short-term rental late Monday night, according to…...
Firefighters battle KC house fire in extreme heat and humidity
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (118+ words) Salina Post Firefighters battle KC house fire in extreme heat and humidity KANSAS CITY'Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Kansas City. Just before 4p. m. Tuesday, crews responded to a reported house fire in the 1600 block of Drury…...
Salina Public Schools announces important weather updates & closures
20+ hour ago (67+ words) The following will be canceled and/or closed for Wednesday, June 10: - All Summer School Programs. - All Summer Food Program Locations. - Special Education ESY. - The Salina Public Schools District Office. - Heartland Early Education. Salina Adult Education Center All district office services…...
Kan. political battles await after 5 Republicans decline to seek reelection to Board of Education
1+ day, 1+ min ago (949+ words) TOPEKA " In an extraordinary turn of events, five Republican incumbents on the Kansas Board of Education due to stand for reelection this year decided to step aside. Fourteen candidates filed by the June 1 deadline to campaign for state Board of…...
Kan. man accused of attempted home-invasion burglary
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (161+ words) SHAWNEE COUNTY "Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for a burglary at a rural Kansas home. Just before 1: 30a. m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an attempted residential burglary in the 2900 Block of SW Tutbury Town…...
Consumer alert: Monday's storm damage could attract unregistered contractors
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (311+ words) Kansas Attorney General's Office Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following yesterday evening's storms. Kansas experienced hail damage in'Dickinson, Douglas, Ellis, Phillips, Rooks, Saline, Sherman, and Smith counties,…...
Keep your food safe during power outages: Essential tips from central Kansas Extension District
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (277+ words) As summer storms and other weather events increase the risk of power outages, Lisa Newman, family and community wellness extension agent, encourages you to keep these crucial tips close for keeping food safe when the lights go out. Understanding how…...