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The Pottawatomie County Fire Supervisor issued an evacuation notice for a wildfire on April 7th, advising residents in the northwest area to evacuate south due to rapid fire movement caused by strong winds. Further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.

Derrick U. Collins, reported missing from Leavenworth in June 2022, has been identified as the deceased man whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in Lansing. The autopsy did not reveal any trauma, and there is currently no evidence of foul play in his death. Final autopsy results are pending.

A homicide investigation is underway in Pawnee County, Kansas, after Dr. Tomas Garza, 52, was fatally shot during an argument with Michael Reynolds, 67. Reynolds has been arrested and faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault. The investigation is ongoing, and formal charges are pending. All individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran quarterback Carson Wentz as a backup to Patrick Mahomes for the 2024 season. Wentz brings significant experience, having previously played for teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams. His arrival is expected to provide valuable leadership and depth to the Chiefs' roster.

The Kansas City Royals lost 4-1 to the Minnesota Twins at their home opener in Kauffman Stadium despite both teams hitting early home runs. Royals' third baseman Maikel Garcia hit a home run in the club's first at-bat, leveling the game at one, but it was their only run. Starting pitcher Cole Ragans pitched well…

Gerald Brown from Marysville was sentenced to 10 years in prison for second-degree murder after his plea deal for the shooting death of his wife, Jennifer Brown. Initially facing a first-degree murder charge, he accepted the reduced charge. The incident occurred in 2022, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will start a mill and overlay project on 22.3 miles of U.S. 36 and K-128 in Jewell County on April 1. Motorists should expect delays of up to 15 minutes, as flaggers and a pilot car will direct one lane of traffic through the construction. The project is scheduled to…

The NFL announced media distribution updates for the 2024 season, including Peacock's exclusive streaming of the first regular season game in Brazil and Prime Video adding an NFL Wild Card game. Both games will also be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television and mobile devices with NFL+. Recent streaming success indicates a shift in fan…

Over the next few days, varied weather is expected in eastern Kansas, including possible thunderstorms and potential snow with colder temperatures. A cold front may bring light rain changing to snow, with minor accumulations possible. Subfreezing temperatures are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, followed by a return to warmer temperatures later in the week.

A blizzard warning is in effect for parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. Expect dangerous travel conditions with heavy snow, strong winds up to 60 mph, and limited visibility. Travel should be limited to emergencies and a winter survival kit is recommended. Check road conditions before traveling.