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5+ hour, 15+ min ago (1154+ words) By Christine ReinhardtDecember 4, 2025 "Tuttle Creek Dam and Reservoir is one unit in the general comprehensive plan for flood control on the Big Blue, Kansas and Missouri rivers," said Clint Mason, operations technical support branch chief at the Kansas City District. "It's used for water storage, recreational purposes, wildlife conservation " and provides water for many users in eastern Kansas." Located in northeast Kansas, Tuttle Creek Dam and Reservoir has prevented over $8 billion in flood damages and since its construction, has brought in tens of millions of dollars to the local economy each year. The lake also supplies water for over 40% of the state's population, including the cities of Manhattan, Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City, Kansas. Under the surface, sediment is stacking up "Anywhere you've dammed up a river, you're going to have a certain amount of sediment accumulating," said Olson. "It's…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago (134+ words) Governor Laura Kelly has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout Kansas from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. TOPEKA, Kan. (KAKE) - Governor Laura Kelly has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout Kansas from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. "The events that unfolded on December 7, 1941, were an immense tragedy that claimed the lives of many courageous service members," Governor Laura Kelly said. "The 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor is a time to reflect on this solemn day, pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and honor the brave men and women who have fought to defend our country and continue to do so now."...

11+ hour, 57+ min ago (38+ words) I definitely prefer winter to summer, especially for hiking. (I'm sure I would think differently if I lived up north, however!). There's a stillness in the air that's so calming, and less color in the ......

16+ hour, 14+ min ago (481+ words) TOPEKA " As a representative of 60 mostly rural Kansas counties, U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann said road safety is not an abstract policy concept. "For me, it's personal," the Republican said in recorded remarks at a Wednesday news conference by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Kansas families rely on safe road travel for essentials, including health care, employment, education and "everything in between," Mann said. The safety advocates organization Tuesday released'a report, outlining why most states, including Kansas, received mediocre grades for road safety and how to address lapses in traffic laws. This year's report "makes it clear we still have major challenges on our roadways," Mann said. Politicians, advocates, law enforcement and mothers who lost their children in car crashes urged lawmakers during the news conference to shape their 2026 agendas to prioritize improving road safety. The report rates all states and…...

17+ hour, 17+ min ago (302+ words) More than 135 children got to shop with Kansas City Missouri police officers and other law officers Wednesday at a Target store. Each child received $100 to spend on toys and gifts as part of the annual "Shop with a Cop" program. The event, hosted by The Kansas City Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, gave kids and police the chance to patrol toy aisles. Each child was paired with a uniformed KCPD officer for a special shopping experience. "It shows them that we're humans too, that there's more to us than just the badge, and the lights and the chaos," KCPD Officer Jacey O'Dell said. Officer O'Dell was paired with sisters Alice and Gracie Siegfried. "They were such a ball of energy, they reminded me of my own two," Officer O'Dell said. The hardest part of the shopping trip was managing expectations…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (147+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " An Overland Park man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Riley County, Kansas, on Tuesday The Kansas Highway Patrol says just after 11 a.m., Tuesday, the driver of a 2005 Ford Super Duty truck was traveling northbound on Kansas Highway 177 about a mile south of Deep Creek Road south of Manhattan when it struck the rear end of a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The force of the collision sent the Hyundai into a ditch off the roadway. The Ford wound up on the shoulder of the highway. The driver of the Hyundai, later identified as James E. Echols, 54, of Overland Park, died from injuries sustained in the crash. A 52-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Ford, a 17-year-old female, was not significantly injured....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (622+ words) Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included a Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one. Klieman was planning to announce his decision later this week, but it was quickly moved up when word began to leak. He spoke briefly during a news conference originally called to discuss national signing day, then left without taking questions, leaving his close friend and Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor to fill in the gaps. Taylor proceeded to rip the the state of college athletics " including name, image and likeness payments to athletes, the transfer portal and other related factors " for their role in driving the 58-year-old Klieman to walk away from the game. "If we don't get this…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (584+ words) UConn fans have been eagerly awaiting Braylon Mullins' debut, and he delivered when it mattered the most Tuesday night LAWRENCE, Kan. -- UConn fans had been eagerly anticipating the day Braylon Mullins could truly step onto the court for them. The five-star freshman rewarded their patience when the Huskies needed it most. Mullins hit a trio of 3-pointers and scored 17 points, blocked a layup by Kansas guard Jamari McDowell in the closing seconds, then sealed fifth-ranked UConn's 61-56 win over the No. 21 Jayhawks with a pair of clutch free throws Tuesday night. It was a breakout performance for Mullins, who had been dealing with an ankle injury for most of the season. He had scored just two points while playing a total of 10 minutes in his debut last week, a 74-61 victory over then-No. 13 Illinois at Madison Square Garden. "There's been a lot…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (331+ words) The post Former Kansas State QB in line to replace Chris Klieman upon sudden retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints. It has been a disappointing season for Kansas State football. There was excitement heading into the season for Kansas State, as they were projected as one of the top teams in the conference. After finishing the season 6-6 and tied for seventh in the conference, head coach Chris Klieman is considering stepping down. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Klieman is considering stepping down and hinting at retirement. Bruce Feldman of The Athletic is reporting that Klieman is retiring and that it will be current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein who will be the replacement. At North Dakota State, the coach went 69-6 over five years, bringing hope to Kansas State for similar results. Still, the Wildcats have finished the season…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (488+ words) With the UConn Huskies marching into Allen Fieldhouse, Connecticut's first real true road test of the season begins. And Dan Hurley knows that all too well. UConn vs. Kansas already carries the gravity of a blue-blood collision, but there is one forward who Hurley has marked down. Hurley is not wrong. Bidunga's tape and stat lines tell the same story. The sophomore has been unstoppable this season, averaging 15.8 per game on 62.8 percent shooting. He had 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting against Princeton, 18 and 9 with five blocks versus Notre Dame, and a combined 20 rebounds in wins over Syracuse and Tennessee. Reibe has been good this season. He has been averaging 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. With Reed out due to a hamstring injury and then an ankle injury, Reibe has played more minutes. He even had a 16-point explosion against Bryant. Despite…...