Local news

Severe thunderstorm watch for area counties until 10 p.m.
August 20, 2010
Area counties are in a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday.
Overnight I-70 pavement project completed; eastbound lanes open
06:56 a.m., August 20, 2010 Updated 09:50 a.m.
An overnight pavement-replacement project that unexpectedly carried into the daylight hours today on Interstate 70 in Wyandotte County is now completed.
Winery offers public a chance to stomp grapes — and benefit local agency
August 19, 2010
Blue Jacket Crossing Winery and Vineyard is inviting the public to an “old-fashioned Grape Stomp,” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28 at the vineyard, 1969 N. 1250 Road in Eudora.
Tween beauty: New study suggests girls using makeup sooner - then tiring of it
August 19, 2010
Twelve-year-old Jessalyn Grant, of Eudora, thrusts her hand out, showing off her fingernails: They’re painted a vivid pink with a hint of orange, and they seem to radiate cheer.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m.
August 13, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Douglas County until 11 p.m. Friday.
Excessive heat warning extended through Saturday evening
08:45 a.m., August 12, 2010 Updated 04:26 p.m.
The temperature reached 100 degrees once again Friday afternoon, extending the county’s triple-digit heat wave to six straight days.
Dangerous heat wave continues with little relief until weekend
08:49 a.m., August 9, 2010 Updated 04:09 p.m.
Temperatures climbed above 100 degrees for the fourth straight day Wednesday, bringing little relief from this week’s brutal heat wave.
Weather pushes crops
August 4, 2010
With the continued mixture of heat and rain, conditions have been good for the growing season. Douglas County Extension Agents Bill Wood (crops) and Jennifer Smith (horticulture) shared their thoughts on the season.
Douglas County hits 100 degrees for second straight day, heat warning extended until Wednesday
08:17 a.m., August 3, 2010 Updated 04:07 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended an excessive heat warning for Douglas County until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Heat advisory issued for Monday in Douglas County
Franklin, Shawnee counties included
08:36 a.m., August 2, 2010 Updated 05:00 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a heat advisory for Douglas County effective Monday at noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Residents may get hit with sundry tax increases
August 1, 2010
Eudora residents could see a significant bump in their taxes this year as both the school district and city consider raising their mill levies.
Rural Eudora man dies after accident on property Friday
August 1, 2010
A 59-year-old rural Eudora man died Friday from injuries suffered in an accident on his property.
Ambulance, LifeStar leave scene of ‘traumatic’ injury accident without transporting patient
03:36 p.m., July 30, 2010 Updated 04:58 p.m.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a traumatic injury accidet south of Eudora shortly after 3:15 Friday, Douglas County Undersheriff Steve Hornberger said.
Youth soccer deadline approaches
July 29, 2010
The registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 4, for the fall season of youth soccer, sponsored by Eudora Parks and Recreation.
Funding not meeting road construction needs
July 29, 2010
The good news for Hesper Heights residents is that the cost to maintain their nearby paved roads won’t go up.

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