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Kansas Governor issues state of emergency in preparation of fire weather

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Kansas Governor issues state of emergency in preparation of fire weather


TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) – Kansas’ Governor has issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation in preparation for weather that will increase the chance of wildfires.

The Kansas Adjutant General’s Office says that just before 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation. The move comes as the state expects weather conditions that have increased the likelihood for out-of-control grass fires.

“Weather conditions are such that a high risk exists for wildland fires,” Governor Kelly said. “I urge everyone across the state to use extreme caution and avoid burning, if at all possible. A single spark is enough to touch off a fire that could have devastating consequences.”

Officials noted that warmer conditions, strong winds and low relative humidities will create high chances for fires to start in many parts of the state.

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“We can all do our part to prevent unwanted fires,” Rodney Redinger, Assistant Fire Management Officer, Kansas Forest Service, said. “If there are opportunities to avoid welding, using cutting torches or other activities that could cause a spark, please do so over the next few days. If you must engage in spark-causing activities, make sure to have a fire extinguisher, water pressure can or other tool for extinguishing ready for a fire that could ignite.”

The move is meant to help allocate resources for state aid. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management is set to staff the State Emergency Operations Center starting on Tuesday to help counties and local responders if needed.



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Kansas State Wildcats play the Longwood Lancers

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Longwood Lancers (6-1) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (4-2)

Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST

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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -9.5; over/under is 141.5

BOTTOM LINE: Longwood and Kansas State square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands.

The Wildcats have a 4-2 record against non-conference oppponents. Kansas State is ninth in the Big 12 with 16.3 assists per game led by Dug McDaniel averaging 5.0.

The Lancers have a 6-1 record in non-conference games. Longwood has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Kansas State is shooting 45.1% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 44.7% Longwood allows to opponents. Longwood averages 5.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Kansas State allows.

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TOP PERFORMERS: David N’Guessan is shooting 68.6% and averaging 14.3 points for the Wildcats.

K.J. McClurg is averaging 14.3 points for the Lancers.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Kansas State lands Charlotte WR Arrion Concepcion

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Kansas State has struck twice after a busy weekend on the recruiting trail. After adding junior college defensive tackle Patrick Tackie just an hour and a half before, high school wideout Arrion Concepcion has also committed to K-State.

Like Tackie and a few others before him, the recruitment of the wide receiver was a major sprint. The senior wide receiver de-committed from NC State November 17. Kansas State offered him November 18 and worked quickly to schedule an official visit.

The Charlotte natives official visit was this weekend. He was joined by Tackie and two other high school receivers Quinten Gibson and Larry Porter. Could another commitment be on the way? It is possible as we rapidly approach the Early Signing Period. A major tip of the hat goes to K-State wide receivers coach Matthew Middleton and the Wildcats recruiting staff for making Concepcion feel at home in a short period of time to commit to Kansas State.

In total, the senior held offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Liberty, Louisville, Marshall, Memphis, Miami, NC State, Temple, Troy and Virginia Tech. Over the summer he took official visits to NC State and Virginia Tech.

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If the last name sounds familiar, his older brother KC Concepcion is a wide receiver at NC State and played against K-State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Last season the older Concepcion was voted ACC Rookie of the Year after totaling 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. This season he has 59 catches for 479 yards and five touchdowns for the Wolfpack.

In total Arrion Concepcion is commitment No. 22 for Kansas State in the 2025 recruiting class. He joins illon DuffWeston PolkWill KemnaMartel JacksonAdonis MoiseDalton KnappSawyer SchilkeJoJo ScottMaguire RichmanDominic MitchellBrock HeathLinkon Cure,  RJ CollinsMonterrio ElstonAshton MooreNoah King, Logan Bartley, Brad Stanyer and Darien Whitaker and Tackie.



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Week 12 Inactives vs. Kansas City

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are getting one receiver back and losing another for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.

Rookie wideout Jalen Coker, who has started in recent weeks, is inactive this week after a quadriceps injury suffered in practice Thursday.

The Panthers are getting veteran Adam Thielen back on the field this week. He’s been out since a hamstring injury in Week 3 on a long touchdown pass from Andy Dalton.

Johnson suffered a concussion in Germany and practiced this week.

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The Panthers brought wide receiver Dan Chisena and outside linebacker Kenny Dyson up from the practice squad for depth purposes.

Click here to view the full injury report | Depth Chart | Roster

PANTHERS INACTIVES

  • WR Jalen Coker
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • OLB Thomas Incoom
  • OLB DJ Johnson
  • OL Jarrett Kingston
  • DT Jaden Crumedy
  • RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
  • OL C.J. Hanson
  • OT Ethan Driskell
  • DT Marlon Tuipulotu
  • DE Cameron Thomas



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