Author: Paul Parker

Kansas Skies with Chip Redmond breaks down the week’s weather patterns across the Sunflower State with clarity, data, and a splash of local charm. From drought conditions and precipitation trends to hoodie weather and first frosts, meteorologist Chip Redmond delivers expert analysis using real-time Kansas Mesonet data—making weather understandable and relatable for Kansans everywhere.

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By Emma Loura The school board spent 40 minutes Wednesday on the subject of board member Katie Allen. Allen drew criticism recently after commenting “well deserved” in response to a post about the death of political influencer Charlie Kirk. During the previous school board meeting, she said she would step down as board vice president but wouldn’t leave the board. Allen is also has filed a federal lawsuit against her former employer, the Kansas Department of Education, which she says forced her to resign, for violating her First Amendment rights. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for…

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Evergy and the Kansas Department of Commerce are partnering with TerraPower, a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, to explore locating an advanced nuclear power plant in the Sunflower State. The three parties signed a memorandum of understanding that they would explore the possibility of siting a TerraPower nuclear reactor in Evergy’s Kansas territory, they announced in a Tuesday news release. TerraPower, headquartered in Washington, is proposing a Natrium power plant, which uses liquid sodium as a coolant rather than water, according to the company’s website. “Unlike today’s Light Water Reactors, the Natrium reactor is a 345-megawatt sodium fast…

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