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Two more tornadoes confirmed in Kansas City metro from Thursday storms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday that two EF-0 tornadoes struck the Kansas City metro on Thursday night.
Tornado #1: Nashua Neighborhood, Kansas City
The NWS says the first tornado touched down at around 8:55 p.m. Thursday, east of Highway 169 in Kansas City’s Nashua Neighborhood, dissipating just 5 minutes later around 9 p.m.
The EF-0 twister packed peak winds of 85 mph and carved a nearly 2-mile path at about 75 yards wide.
The tornado produced sporadic tree damage near Main St. to Oak Trfwy., then strengthened as it moved east toward Charlotte St., where it caused extensive tree damage between 113th and 115th St.
According to the NWS, the twister continued northeast through Tracy and Virginia Ave., where several trees fell onto vehicles and homes.
The tornado weakened as it tracked northeast toward Cunningham Dr. and Wooldand Ave., finally dissipating after damaging trees at a home north of Cookingham Dr.
Tornado #2: Clay County/Clinton County Border
The NWS adds that the second EF-0 tornado touched down just after 9:10 p.m. Thursday near 200th St. on the Clay County side of the Clinton/Clay County border, ending around 9:15 p.m.
It had peak winds of 75 mph, a 1.5-mile path and a width of about 50 yards.
The twister produced minor tree damage along 200th St. before moving northeast toward 204th St., where several trees were visibly snapped near their tops near Owl Creek, according to the NWS.
It then damaged trees and power poles along 204th St., and metal debris was scattered onto trees and property at a home along the road.
The tornado tracked north of the road, damaging additional trees before dissipating west of Fightmaster Rd.
Note: Investigators observed minor tree and limb damage southeast of the tornado track, but determined it was caused by straight-line winds – not the tornado itself – based on the northeast-facing direction of the damage.
How Do These Compare?
The NWS rates tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita Scale based on estimated peak wind speeds:
| Rating | Peak Winds |
|---|---|
| EF-0 | 65-85 mph |
| EF-1 | 86-100 mph |
| EF-2 | 111-135 mph |
| EF-3 | 136-165 mph |
| EF-4 | 166-200 mph |
| EF-5 | 201+ mph |
Thursday’s Kansas City tornadoes were among the weakest on the scale. For context:
- The tornado that struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday was rated an EF-4
- The 2022 Andover, Kansas, tornado was rated an EF-3
- The devastating 2011 Joplin, Missouri, tornado was rated an EF-5
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Little Rock mounted police assist with public safety at Kansas City World Cup matches
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KATV) — A few members of Little Rock Police’s Mounted Patrol Unit had a field trip this past month, traveling to Kansas City to assist with public safety during FIFA World Cup matches.
In a statement, police said these officers “provided high-visibility patrol, supported crowd management, and engaged with fans from around the world.”
They posted these pictures to their Facebook page:
Little Rock mounted police assist with public safety at Kansas City World Cup matches (Photo LRPD via Facebook)
Little Rock mounted police assist with public safety at Kansas City World Cup matches (Photo LRPD via Facebook)
Little Rock mounted police assist with public safety at Kansas City World Cup matches (Photo LRPD via Facebook)
“We are proud of our Mounted Patrol Unit for representing the Little Rock Police Department with professionalism, dedication, and excellence while helping provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone attending this world-class event,” the Department said.
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Kansas Lottery Pick 3, 2 By 2 winning numbers for June 28, 2026
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 1-9-7
Evening: 0-7-3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning 2 By 2 numbers from June 28 drawing
Red Balls: 05-19, White Balls: 25-26
Check 2 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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DOJ sues Kansas over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants; Governor fights back
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) – The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Kansas over a law giving undocumented immigrants in-state college tuition rates.
But Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is not going down without a fight. She says she filed a motion to intervene in the case the same day.
Kelly argues that Attorney General Kris Kobach is refusing to defend a law that Kansans – and their elected representatives – chose to keep.
What the Federal Government Is Arguing
The DOJ’s complaint, filed Wednesday, June 24, targets Kansas Statute 76-731a – a law signed by then-Governor Kathleen Sebelius on May 20, 2004, that took effect July 1 of that year.
The law allows certain undocumented immigrants who attend Kansas high schools for at least three years and graduate, or earn a GED in Kansas, to qualify for in-state tuition at Kansas colleges and universities.
The law provides that the undocumented immigrant file an affidavit stating they have applied or will apply to legalize their immigration status.
Federal prosecutors argue that the arrangement violates federal law – specifically, part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
The federal law bars states from offering in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants unless that same benefit is available to all U.S. citizens, regardless of where they live.
The DOJ says Kansas is giving undocumented immigrants a tuition break that out-of-state American citizens cannot get.
The Tuition Gap
For the 2025-2026 school year, the Kansas Board of Regents revealed that in-state tuition per semester at Kansas universities ranged from around $2,450 at Fort Hays State to $5,650 at the University of Kansas.
The Regents noted that out-of-state students paid dramatically more – from $6,930 at Emporia State to $15,000 at KU per semester.
Between 2010 and 2021 alone, the complaint states that at least 5,140 undocumented immigrants used the Kansas law to enroll at state postsecondary institutions.
The Unusual Twist: AG Kobach Agreed to Settle – Immediately
Hours after the DOJ filed its complaint, justice officials indicated that AG Kris Kobach jointly filed a motion for entry of consent judgment, asking the court to:
- Declare the law as preempted by federal law and therefore invalid
- Issue a permanent injunction barring Kansas and all of its officers, employees and agents from enforcing the law
Both sides said they agreed they would each bear their own legal costs.
The speed of the agreement – filed the same day as the lawsuit – is at the center of Governor Kelly’s objection.
Kobach had already telegraphed his position: in Attorney General Opinion 2026-5, issued Feb. 10, 202, he concluded the Kansas law was preempted by federal law and invalid, though it remained in effect at the time.
Governor Kelly Steps In
Kelly wasted no time. She said her office filed a motion to intervene the same day, arguing Kobach’s willingness to immediately agree to a consent judgment amounts to a “backdoor” attempt to legislate through courts rather than through the democratic process.
“Without any substantive briefing, this is a collaborative attempt by DOJ and Attorney General Kobach to backdoor-legislate through non-adversarial litigation,” the motion states.
Kelly’s legal team argues she has both the constitutional authority and the legal obligation to step in.
Under the Kansas Constitution, the governor is “responsible for the enforcement of the laws of this state.”
Her attorneys also cited K.S.A. 75-108, a state statute that allows the governor to hire outside counsel when the attorney general is “interested adversely to the state” – which, they argue, Kobach is.
The Legislative Context
The fight over this law did not start with the federal lawsuit.
During the 2026 Kansas legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 254, which would have repealed the law in question. Kelly vetoed it.
The Legislature did not override her veto – meaning the law remained intact through the democratic process just months before the DOJ sued.
Kelly’s motion argues that allowing a consent judgment without full legal briefing “disregards the democratic process by which the Kansas state law was enacted.”
What Kelly Is Saying
In a statement, Kelly framed the issue around the students affected – many of whom were brought to the U.S. as children:
What Federal Officials Are Saying
DOJ officials framed the lawsuit as part of a broader national effort to enforce federal immigration law and protect American citizens from what they call preferential treatment for undocumented immigrants.
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward pointed to Kansas’s history with the law, arguing the state has long favored undocumented immigrants over American citizens in higher education.
“For decades, the Kansas legislature gave preferential treatment to illegal aliens over American citizens,” Woodward said. “We encourage all States to follow the commonsense correction of Attorney General Kobach, ceasing any policy that rewards illegal entry into our nation with educational opportunities not available to U.S. citizens.”
The DOJ noted that the Kansas lawsuit is part of a pattern of legal wins it claims it has secured in similar cases across the country.
Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division said the department has no plans to stop.
“Kansas’s unconstitutional and un-American laws should never have been passed in the first place and are prohibited by federal law,” Shumate added. “The Department of Justice has won on this exact issue in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Nebraska, and we will take this fight to any states that fail to put American citizens first.”
The swift agreement between the DOJ and Kobach drew praise from federal prosecutors in Kansas.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Kriegshauser for the District of Kansas called it a model of cooperation between state and federal leaders.
“This proposed consent decree demonstrates the quality of partnership between Kansas state leaders and the Department of Justice for the shared purpose of ensuring that federal tax dollars are not used to discriminate against Kansas’s lawful citizens,” Kriegshauser concluded.
The Broader National Picture
The Kansas lawsuit is the 10th in a series of DOJ actions targeting state in-state tuition laws for undocumented immigrants.
The department said it has already secured favorable court orders in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Nebraska. Lawsuits against Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia, California and New Jersey remain pending.
However, the legal landscape is not entirely settled.
A federal judge in Minnesota ruled in March 2026 that the same federal statute does not preempt Minnesota’s similar in-state tuition law, finding that Minnesota’s law does not determine eligibility on the basis of residency in the same way.
The DOJ has appealed that ruling to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals – the same circuit that covers Kansas.
What Happens Next
The consent judgment proposed by the DOJ and Kobach still requires court approval.
Governor Kelly’s motion to intervene, if granted, would give her office the ability to argue against the consent judgment and force full legal briefing on the merits of the case.
The court has not yet ruled on Kelly’s motion.
If the judge allows her to intervene, the case could become a full legal battle – pitting the federal government and the state’s own attorney general against the governor’s office over a law that has been on the books for more than 20 years.
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