Monday, January 12, 2026

Outdoors

Kansas Is Already Soggy And It’s About To Get Drenched, Maybe Dangerously So

Overflowing rivers and reservoirs across Kansas are already producing significant flooding, particularly in the southeast corner of the state. But, forecasters say, things could get...

Rains, Flooding Affect Some State Parks

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) reported today that frequent heavy rains are impacting some state parks in eastern...

Public Input Needed for Kansas Monarch Conservation Plan

PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is seeking public input on Kansas’ Monarch Conservation Plan through May 30. The...

Rains Won’t Stop State Park Fun

TOPEKA – Widespread spring rains haven’t dampened the outdoor spirit at Kansas state parks, although there will be impacts to some park facilities in...

Kansas Solar Users Still Waiting For Evergy To Live Up To Rate Deal

Solar panel users in Kansas continue to pay higher electricity bills as they wait for utility company Evergy to keep a promise made during...

Senate to Amtrak: Explain What You’re Doing To Rail Passenger Service In Kansas

Long-running frustration about Amtrak’s willingness to keep a rail passenger line running through remote parts of the country has politicians threatening to block new...

With Protections For Creeks And Ponds At Risk, People Gather In Kansas To Sound Off To EPA

The water we drink is protected by federal rules, which are at the crux of a long-running fight over how far upstream that protection...

Kansas Looks To Relax Rules On Who Can Drive Ambulances In Rural Areas

In Norton County, as in many parts of rural Kansas, the ambulance service is stretched thin. Norton, with a population around 5,400 in the northwest...