The Marshall County Relay for Life will take place Friday evening at Club 36 on the east edge of Marysville. The change in location is due to the forecast for rain and potential severe weather. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionMarysville City Wide Clean-up Begins Monday
Marysville City Wide Fall Clean Up begins Monday and continues through Thursday. Yard waste left on the curb will only be picked up if it can be lifted or handled by one person. Dump Hours are now Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. After that beginning November 21st dump hours will ... Read More »
Dry Weather Poses Fire Problems
The dry weather conditions were a factor in a field fire three miles north of Barneston on Tuesday. The cause of the fire is unknown but a member of the fire department said the grass was dry enough a cigarette could have started the fire. Barneston, Wymore and Blue Springs fire departments worked for approximately two hours to extinquish the ... Read More »
Kansas Traveler Information Map to Be Tested
It won’t be snowing Friday, but the 511 Traveler Information Map (511.ksdot.org) may look like a blizzard is covering the state. The 511 Map will undergo a live simulation test beginning Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, to test its ability to handle information requests when the entire state highway system has snow and ice conditions. During the test, all the highways ... Read More »
Extra Caution Needed During Extreme Heat
The National Weather Service is reminding the public each afternoon through Saturday that air temperatures will range from the middle 90s to around 100 degrees and heat index values will range from 102 to 107 degrees. With the prolonged period of heat expected…the risk for heat related illnesses will increase each day during the peak afternoon hours. Take extra precautions ... Read More »
National Weather Service Issues Heat Warning
With triple-digit heat in the forecast for Topeka and northeast Kansas later this week, the National Weather Service has posted an excessive heat watch for the area through Saturday evening. Forecasters say high pressure building over the Plains will spread a “very warm” air mass into northeast Kansas. High temperatures Wednesday through Saturday will range from the mid-90s to near ... Read More »
Statewide Tornado Drill Postponed
Due to a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the forecast, the National Weather Service and Kansas Department of Emergency Management have postponed the statewide tornado safety drill that had been scheduled for Tuesday. The tornado safety drill will now be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Read More »
Statewide Tornado Drill Postponed
The statewide tornado drill for tomorrow has been cancelled because of the impending weather. It will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday instead Read More »
Kansas Seniors Should Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe weather season is right around the corner in Kansas, so be sure to prepare in advance for whatever this season may bring. Being prepared does not need to be complicated; there are three basic steps to help you be prepared in case of an emergency. Know the basics, like what kinds of risks does your community face? Your community’s ... Read More »
Emergency Supply List – Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Ready, Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed. Reprinted from READY.Gov Emergency Supply List Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit: - Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation - Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food - Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather ... Read More »
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