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Bear euthanized after being struck by car in eastern Kansas, sheriff says
2+ day, 32+ min ago (150+ words) Bear spotted in Chanute, Kansas, on May 19, 2026." ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) -- A driver was not injured after striking a bear near Iola on Friday morning, the Allen County Sheriff's Office says. At around 4: 15 a. m. Friday, the Allen County Sheriff's Office responded…...
Kansas fire crews begin journey home after intense wildfire battle
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (755+ words) MEADE/CLARK COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) " The wildfires in southwest Kansas are now mostly contained, and fire crews are returning home, the forest service said Wednesday. The fires, which were sparked by lightning during thunderstorms across the region on May 14, have…...
Evacuation lifted for Ashland amid dayslong wildfire battle
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (164+ words) County Name: Butler County County Name: Greenwood County County Name: Woodson County Headline: Flood Warning until TUE 8: 00 AM CDT County Name: Elk County ASHLAND, Kan. (KAKE) --The Ashland Fire Department said late Monday night that the evacuation order had been…...
Reported cabin smoke forces emergency landing at Kansas City International Airport
1+ week, 1+ day ago (224+ words) KANSAS CITY (KAKE) " The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a flight from Washington, D. C. was forced to make an emergency landing at its destination in Kansas City on Friday afternoon. The FAA says the crew of PSA Airlines Flight 5318 reported…...
Man drowns after falling into Kansas lake while fishing: sheriff's office
1+ week, 4+ day ago (202+ words) Headline: Red Flag Warning from WED 1: 00 PM CDT until WED 10: 00 PM CDT MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) "A sheriff's office is investigating a drowning that occurred Saturday morning at an eastern Kansas lake. The Miami County Sheriff's Office received a report…...
Kansas contemplates special legislative session to rekindle debate on property taxes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (939+ words) Republican gubernatorial candidate Philip Sarnecki, who wants the Kansas Legislature to convene in special session to address rising property taxes, chats with former U. S. Rep. Kevin Yoder during a Jan. 30, 2026, GOP candidate forum in Wichita." TOPEKA " Kansas governor candidate Philip Sarnecki…...
$71 million Powerball ticket sold in Kansas
3+ week, 3+ day ago (220+ words) There have been 40 drawings since the jackpot was last won in May. TOPEKA, Kan. (NEWS RELEASE) " One lucky person has won an estimated $71. 7 million Powerball prize after purchasing their ticket in south-central Kansas." The Kansas Lottery said the jackpot for…...
Kansas governor vetoes bill requiring daily recess, annual fitness test of public school students
3+ week, 4+ day ago (674+ words) Senate President Ty Masterson and Gov. Laura Kelly agree on the value of recess for elementary students and annual fitness testing in first through 12th grades, but the governor vetoed the bill because the Kansas State Board of Education is responsible…...
Kansas women's tennis selected to compete in NCAA Tournament
3+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. " Kansas women's tennis was selected to compete in the 2026 NCAA Tennis Tournament, the NCAA announced on Monday, marking KU's second-straight appearance and the 15th appearance all-time. The Jayhawks will travel to Norman, Oklahoma to take on No. 6-seed Oklahoma…...
Five train cars derailed near southeast Kansas town after tornado
3+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) County Name: Dickinson County Headline: Flood Warning until MON 6: 00 PM CDT County Name: Morris County CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) " A train was derailed Sunday night after a tornado made its way through Cherokee County, with most of the damage localized…...