Category: Weather

Beating the Heat: Clay Center Zoo Adjusts Animal Care for Summer Weather
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Clay Center Zoo Early this year, during the dead of winter, we spoke with Clay Center Zoo Curator Garett

Extreme Heat Hits North Central Kansas: NWS Issues Advisory
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Canva Summer is officially here, and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for North Central

Drought Conditions Persist in Northern Part of State
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor While drought conditions have improved significantly in southern Kansas, northern counties are still seeing abnormally dry to severe drought

Abilene Aquifers Remain Unchanged Despite Recent Rains
Photo Courtesy of Canva Abilene is continuing to monitor low aquifer levels as water supplies remain stagnant despite recent rainfall. Although eastern Kansas isn’t facing

Dickinson County Fire Departments Unite to Form Wildland Task Force, Boosting Disaster Response and Coordination
Fire departments across Dickinson County have united to form the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force to improve response to large-scale fires. The task force includes

Harmony Road Fire Burns Estimated 650 Acres in Riley County
Riley County Fire District Monday, April 7, Riley County Fire District #1 was dispatched to reports of a grass/brush fire near the intersection of Harmony

Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses
Kelsey Hatesohl, Horticulture Agent Are the warm days making you want to get outside and work in your landscape? Well, March is a great time

Magdalene Project Opens Warming Shelter in Junction City
Magdalene Project, Junction City Executive Director Jodi Mason says that the Magdalene Project has a warming shelter open at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 126

Chapman Firefighters Honored For Their Courageous Act During Winter Storm Blair
During Chapman’s recent City Council meeting, Chief of Police Reynolds presented Fire Chief Nick Saunto and Captain Craig Klukas with the “Citizens Life Saving Award”

Limited Services at Fort Riley Tomorrow Due to Predicted Severe Weather
Fort Riley Due to the predicted severe winter weather conditions affecting the area, Fort Riley and Irwin ArmyCommunity Hospital (IACH) will operate with minimal manning