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Sun still shines in Wyandotte County; areas to south under tornado watch
So far, Wyandotte County has escaped bad weather today. more »
May 20, 2013 in NEWS
Three Kansas Powerball tickets win $10,000
Kansans spent $4.045 million on Powerball tickets May 18, and got back $30,000 in winnings for residents' top prizes in the state, with $362,673 won in total by Kansas residents. more »
May 20, 2013 in NEWS
BPU customers without power down to 40
Board of Public Utilities without power were about 40 at 8 a.m. Monday, May 20, according to the BPU's power outage map. more »
May 20, 2013 in NEWS
Tornado watch canceled for Wyandotte County
The tornado watch in Wyandotte County has now been canceled, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Number of customers without power down to 665
The number of customers without power is down to 665, according to the Board of Public Utilities' power outage map. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
More than 1,600 customers without power in KCK
About 1,600 customers are without power in Kansas City, Kan., according to the Board of Public Utilities' power outage map online. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted
The severe thunderstorm warning for Wyandotte County has now been lifted, although there are still a few scattered sights of lightning in the area. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Special weather statement: 60 mph winds, storms
A storm is moving into Wyandotte County with winds of 60 mph possible. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Severe thunderstorm warning added to tornado watch
A severe thunderstorm warning has been added to a tornado watch for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Tornado watch in effect for Wyandotte County
A tornado watch is in effect for Wyandotte County and the Kansas City area, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Severe weather possible Sunday afternoon
Severe weather is possible Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Tornado watch canceled for Wyandotte County
A tornado watch has been canceled for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Wyandotte Couty under tornado watch
Wyandotte County is under a tornado watch until 4 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. more »
May 19, 2013 in NEWS
Budget, tax issues stalled in Legislature
Long-stalled negotiations between the Kansas House and Senate struck another impasse Friday when a morning meeting between the two chambers' designated budget bargainers was canceled. more »
May 18, 2013 by Dave Ranney KHI News Service in NEWS
18 candidates apply for open UG Commission seat
More people on Friday afternoon added their names to the list of Unified Government Commission applicants for the 1st District, at large seat. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Elderly woman rescued in home fire today
An elderly woman was rescued from a home fire today at 2413 N. 59th Terrace. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Unemployment rate drops in Wyandotte County
The unemployment rate dropped from 8.6 percent in March to 7.8 percent in April in Wyandotte County, according to statistics released today by the Kansas Department of Labor. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Number who seek UG commission seat now up to 15
The number of persons submitting their applications for Unified Government Commission seat, 1st District, at large, is now up to 15. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Kansas Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeals in Wyandotte County drug case
The Kansas Supreme Court today reversed a Court of Appeal decision in a Wyandotte County drug case. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
AG joins prosecution in Franklin County homicides
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced his office has assumed the lead on the prosecution team in the Franklin County homicide case. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Powerball jackpot tops $600 million
Growing fast in the past couple of days, the Powerball jackpot topped $600 million on Friday morning, according to Kansas Lottery officials. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Officers to step up seat belt enforcement Monday
Beginning on Monday, May 20, and continuing through Sunday, June 2, drivers can expect increased sheriff presence on city streets, highways and roadways as the Wyandotte County. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
Alex to address KCKCC grads May 22
The longtime news anchor for KSHB’s Channel 41 Action News, Elizabeth Alex, will deliver the keynote address at Kansas City Kansas Community College graduation ceremonies Wednesday, May 22. more »
May 17, 2013 by Alan Hoskins in NEWS
Cinco de Mayo parade downtown rescheduled
The Cinco de Mayo parade in downtown Kansas City, Kan., has been rescheduled. more »
May 17, 2013 in NEWS
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