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State of Disaster declared for wildfire threat across Kansas
WEBPosted December 10, 2021. Because of dry, windy condition, there is heightened wildfire threat across southern Kansas. Governor Kelly declared a State of Disaster Emergency on Thursday, allowing the state to get firefighters prepped in areas that could see problems. “Getting ahead of any potential fires is key in containing them,’ said Kelly.
Wichita Wind Surge GM/Executive VP Jared Forma Resigns
WEBPosted May 14, 2021. Jared Forma, the Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Wichita Wind Surge has resigned. The team’s CEO Jordan Kobritz said that Forma submitted his resignation before Wednesday’s game. Kobritz also said that the Senior Manager of Fan Experience, Bob Moullette, will be taking on Forma’s primary duties of ...
Wichita begins installing new type of traffic signal | 101.3 KFDI
WEBPosted July 8, 2021. The city of Wichita is beginning to install a new type of traffic signal for left turns at some intersections. It involves a flashing yellow arrow that will warn motorists to use caution before making the turn. Traffic Engineer Mike Armour said drivers currently have a green arrow for a protected turn, then a yellow arrow ...
More details released on fatal officer-involved shooting in Wichita
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter released more details Tuesday on a fatal shooting that involved a Wichita police officer on July 31st. The Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the shooting that took place in a parking lot near Central and Hillside, after officers had stopped a car. Sheriff Easter said the officers were following up on ...
Man arrested after standoff at rural McPherson County home
WEBPosted February 20, 2022. McPherson County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after a three-hour standoff early Sunday. Deputies were called to a report of a domestic disturbance around 1:30 Sunday morning at a home in the 1000 block of 6th Avenue, southwest of McPherson. A man locked himself inside a …
Financing approved for downtown Wichita apartment project
WEBPosted March 6, 2024. The Wichita City Council has approved bond financing for a planned apartment project downtown, with some changes. Vantage Point Properties is planning to build a multifamily residential apartment building on the northwest corner of Washington and Waterman. Assistant City Manager Troy Anderson said some changes were made in ...
New Kansas license plates are now available | 101.3 KFDI
WEBAug 19, 2024 · The Kansas Department of Revenue is reporting that the new standard license plate design, called “To the Stars,” is now available. The design was chosen by Kansans in a public vote in December, 2023, winning 53 percent of the total vote. The “To the Stars” design will replace the current “Ad Astra” standard license plate designs.
Funding sources unclear in Century II proposal | 101.3 KFDI
WEBJun 16, 2021 · There was a public meeting Tuesday on a group’s proposal to renovate the Century II property, but there are still questions surrounding funding. Penumbra International LLC went over their vision for the Wichita River Walk, which includes museum space and a hotel and convention center. The proposed development would …
KCC approves electric transmission line to run across Kansas
WEBJun 13, 2023 · The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved the construction of a 370-mile transmission line that will run through the state to carry wind power into three other states. The Grain Belt Express Clean Line project will build a 780-mile transmission line in two phases. It will run through Kansas and a converter station in Ford County, then it ...