Heat advisory issued for Douglas and nearby counties
The National Weather Service in Topeka warns of a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m. for Douglas County and parts of Shawnee Jefferson Franklin and Osage counties with a heat index reaching 105 to 109. High today near 75 tonight, with a 97 degree Saturday. Officials urge rest in cool places, fluids, and avoiding sun and heat dangerous conditions.
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Cancer survivor daughter inspires 46 Mommas pledge drive
Karla Knudson recalls her daughter Annika’s stage 2 cancer and hair loss. The 46 Mommas charity raises funds for St Baldrick’s Foundation, surpassing $1 million with Knudson and other moms, turning hardship into advocacy while Annika enters senior year at Bishop Seabury Academy.
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Knudson Leads Fundraiser For Childhood Cancer Research
Karla Knudson promotes the 46 Mommas campaign to fund childhood cancer research and reduce relapse rates. She volunteers with Camp Quality each summer where survivors discuss cancer. Her daughter Annika has lost friends to cancer, motivating the Sunday hair buzz event to boost awareness and donations.
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Roberts defend crop insurance amid Senate race clash
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts highlights his long farm policy tenure and role on the Agriculture Committee as he campaigns for a fifth term. Opponent Wolf, a Leawood radiologist, argues crop subsidies fuel wealthier farms and criticizes Roberts for years in Washington while stressing crop insurance's role in risk management.
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