TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued public health advisories due to blue-green algae.

According to a press release from KDHE, a Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum, or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown, or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. 

These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols, and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g., direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache.

Active Advisories:

Warning:

• Elkhorn Lake, Jackson County
• Frazier Lake, Grant County
• Gathering Pond, Geary County
• Kill Creek Park Lake, Johnson County
• Marion County Lake, Marion County

Watch:

• Atchison City Lake #9, Atchison County 
• Atchison State Fishing Lake, Atchison County
• Jeffrey Energy Make-Up Lake, Pottawatomie County 
• Marion Reservoir, Marion County
• Melvern Outlet River Pond, Osage County
• Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County

A warning status indicates that a HAB is expected or present, and a watch status means that a HAB is possible and may be present.

Advisories are lifted when cell densities and toxin concentrations dissipate to levels below the Watch thresholds.

If you or your pets come into contact with algae, rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported as soon as possible.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person died and another was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon in south Kansas City, Missouri.

Police found two people, a man and a woman, in the street suffering from gunshot wounds at about 4:10 p.m. in the 11800 block of Winchester Avenue.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the woman was taken to an area hospital.

An argument between several people led to a fight, and then gunfire, police said.

Police are looking for one suspect and believe this is an isolated incident.

This was the 87^th homicide of the year in Kansas City, Missouri, compared with 79 at this time a year ago.

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Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has continued to add to its roster in recent weeks, as the 2025-26 season nears.

Toward the end of June, KU signed a pair of high-caliber players who’ll be freshmen this season. That would be guard Kohl Rosario, and center Paul Mbiya. Both are capable of providing valuable depth for a squad that was very much in need of it and have helped spur momentum for coach Bill Self’s team during the summer.

So, at this point, where do things stand when it comes to Kansas’ potential place in the initial top 25 poll? How favorably do projections view the Jayhawks? Where does KU rank among other Big 12 Conference programs?

Darryn Peterson has an NBA future, but he is focused on maximizing Kansas basketball

Here are some recent projections for where Kansas could start the upcoming season in the top 25:

This projection places Kansas at No. 21, behind fellow Big 12 programs No. 1 Houston, No. 7 BYU, No. 12 Texas Tech, No. 13 Iowa State, and No. 17 Arizona. It’s clear that once again the Jayhawks are going to be dealing with a challenging league slate. Compete well within that, and odds are Self and company will be able to move up much higher than No. 21.

Darryn Peterson’s arrival as one of the most high-profile freshmen in the nation generated a lot of buzz for the Jayhawks and has helped them come in at No. 21 in this projection. With returning sophomore forward Flory Bidunga, the duo has the potential to be one of the best the Big 12 has to offer this season. However, here KU is still behind some Big 12 programs in No. 3 Houston, No. 6 BYU, No. 10 Texas Tech, No. 13 Arizona, and No. 18 Iowa State.