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3+ hour, 34+ min ago (171+ words) California-based startup Deep Fission has chosen Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons, Kansas, for its pilot project and plans to a build a full-scale commercial plant there following the test reactor demonstration. " Earlier this year the project was announced by the DOE to receive support under its Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to see at least three designs achieve criticality by 4 July 2026. "Great Plains Development Authority is excited to welcome Deep Fission, and we are committed to supporting their work at the Kansas Proving Grounds in the Great Plains Industrial Park," the Authority's Chairman Robert Wood said. "Deep Fission's pilot demonstrates a new level of energy innovation, showcasing Kansas's potential to the world." Deep Fission announced its selection after signing an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the DOE to build and operate a test reactor as part of the…...

19+ hour, 36+ min ago (93+ words) The City of Overland Park says Kingston Lake Park is closed for at least 24 hours as they investigate the possibility that diesel fuel leaked into the lake. Hazmat teams testing water after possible diesel fuel leak at park in Overland Park Former Leawood mayor Marcia Rinehart dies at 84 Kansas City is names one of hottest-trending travel locations for 2026 World Cup to KC Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City is ready to host the 2026 World Cup Kansas City fans eagerly await World Cup draw with 188 days until tournament...

22+ hour, 19+ min ago (150+ words) MANHATTAN " A second member of Kansas State football's secondary will reportedly enter the transfer portal following the announcement of Chris Klieman's retirement. Amarion Fortenberry will enter the portal, ESPN's Max Olson reported on Thursday, Dec. 4. He follows starting safety Qua Moss, who was a reported portal entry earlier in the day. Fortenberry started for the Wildcats in their last three games of the season, while coming off the bench in all other games. He was among the lowest-graded corners on the team, according to Pro Football Focus. Fortenberry played one season for the Wildcats after transferring from South Alabama. He finished the season with 13 total tackles and a pair of pass breakups. Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at@WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago (501+ words) Late last month, I spoke with Holly Pollard, owner of Brookside Toy and Science in Kansas City, Missouri. She told me her store has been dealing with the impact of tariffs on toys and other Christmas items. "Something that I would have had on my shelf at $60, that I consider to be a good Christmas present price, is now $90 or $95," she told me. That increased cost has made things more challenging for Kansas City-area charities to gather toys for families and kids in need. My story aired the night of Nov. 24. "I opened the store (the next day) just like normal," Pollard told me. Pollard and store manager Evelyn Wouters say business started out slow on Nov. 25. "I think he might have been the first or second person in," Wouters said. He is a neighbor of Brookside Toy & Science. I…...

1+ day, 23+ min ago (188+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The City of Overland Park said Thursday that Kingston Lake Park will be closed for at least 24 hours after a possible diesel fuel leak into the park's lake. A business owner reported an odor from the lake to the Overland Park Fire Department. The department's Regional Hazmat Team tested the water Thursday morning and tried to find the source of the smell. "Safety is the top priority in our parks and throughout the city," Parks and Recreation Director said Bryan Toben in a news release. "We encourage the community to avoid the area and report any suspicious behavior to the Overland Park Police Department by calling 911 or the non-emergency number." The news release states the hazmat crew believes the smell "is related to an off-road diesel fuel spill." The Hazmat Team searched upstream waterways and did not…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (265+ words) While the college football transfer portal does not open until Jan. 2, multiple Kansas Jayhawks have already announced their intention to enter once it begins. On Thursday, KU running back Johnny Thompson Jr. declared that he would be entering the portal, making him the first scholarship player to do so. Thompson was the fourth-string running back on the Jayhawks this season. He appeared in two games and rushed five times for 32 yards. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound tailback from Canoga Park, California, redshirted in 2023 and played sparingly the next two campaigns. He was a 3-star running back out of high school and the No. 57 running back in the Class of 2023. Thompson could have played a significant number of snaps next year, but he has decided to take his talents elsewhere. The Jayhawks also have running back Kory Amachree in the 2026 freshman class, a…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (137+ words) Kansas State has officially hired Collin Klein as its next head coach. Klein was a star quarterback for the Wildcats under Bill Snyder during his playing career and now heads back to Manhattan to replace Chris Klieman as head coach. Klein spent the past 2 seasons as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. Here's the official announcement from Kansas State: Klein was a finalist for the 2012 Heisman Trophy and is a member of K-State's Ring of Honor. He also worked in Kansas State as an assistant coach from 2017 through 2023. Kansas State's press release confirms Klein will continue on as Texas A&M's offensive coordinator through the Aggies' run in the College Football Playoff. Texas A&M's offense ranked 5th in the SEC in yards per play during the regular season....

1+ day, 6+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 6+ hour 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."...

1+ day, 12+ hour 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 ......