Local Weather Update Mostly Cloudy With Rain Chance
A weather bulletin reports mostly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of rain and an overnight low around 55. In the afternoon expect similar clouds with a 40 percent chance of showers and a high near 68.
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Kansas Highway Patrol Hotline Information
Kansas Highway Patrol provides a hotline at 800 585 7623 and 511 for regional road conditions and travel updates with online access at 511 ksdot org. The service supports up to date state wide traffic advisories and safety guidance.
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Four Kansas counties reach minority-majority status
The U S Census Bureau estimates four Kansas counties have reached minority-majority status with Finney joining Seward Ford and Wyandotte between 2007 and 2008. Grant and Hamilton may join by 2021. Stevens and Stanton by the early 2030s.
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Lightning deaths prompt Kansas warning on danger
Kansas saw one lightning death this year and at least two injuries as officials warn people underestimate thunderstorm danger. Lawrence motorcyclist Troy Gentzler, 45, died on U S 24 after a bolt struck his group. another rider injured. An El Dorado man reported seeing a bolt but remembered little after. no hospitalization reported. Last year had one lightning fatality.
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Mountain lion killed after zoo escape at Great Bend
The Great Bend Zoo in Kansas shot and killed a 150 pound female mountain lion that escaped during feeding time on Sunday. Police acted after the animal moved among exhibits. staff evacuated about 700 visitors and the zoo considers risks of future reintroduction. Zoo director Mike Cargill said the animal was aggressive and was cornered near the bobcat exhibit before dying instantly. The investigation will determine how the cat escaped, with a possible new mountain lion considered.
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