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Upcoming weather expectations, April 23
The Franklin County Development Council (FCDC) released an announcement prepared by the Franklin County Kansas Emergency Management Department and National Weather Service (NWS), about the weather conditions expected Thursday through Wednesday April 29; with two potentially hazardous weather systems said to take place about 5 p.m. today, which is expected to worsen near 8 p.m.;…
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Flag football sanctioned in Kansas
High school girls flag football is a sanctioned activity in Kansas. The KSHSAA Board of Directors voted Thursday to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Kansas is the 18th state to sanction the sport, which will be contested in the fall. “This is a great day…
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