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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flood watch issued for northeast Kansas counties
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Shawnee County as rain rates of over an inch an hour are likely. On Monday, June 2, the NWS reported that conditions will be favorable for flooding. The NWS advised travelers to plan ahead and be prepared for rapidly developing storms. 'Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard,' the NWS said in a press release. 'Floods can strike at any time, often with little notice.' The NWS said excessive runoff could result in rivers, creeks and streams flooding. 27 News Meteorologist Ely Millard said a round of storms will develop midday into the afternoon and evening. He said some of the storms could be strong to severe. Millard said that along I-35 and towards the southeast of Topeka is where the most rainfall will happen. Those areas could see 3-4 inches of rain. The following counties will be under a flood watch through Wednesday morning: Anderson Coffey Douglas Franklin Lyon Morris Osage Shawnee Wabaunsee Brown Jackson Jefferson Nemaha Pottawatomie Strong storms continue into the afternoon In 1951, Northeast Kansas had a devastating flood that some call 'Black Friday'. Last year 27 News looked into infrustructure in Topeka and Manhattan that was built to protect the cities against another flood at 1951 levels. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Blaenau Gwent residents raise concerns over wind turbines
The project's approval has sparked alarm among residents who have voiced their concerns about the impact on the landscape and the potential disruption to their daily lives. The proposed turbines will have a maximum tip height of 180 metres, which is roughly the same height as the Gherkin building in London. Cwm resident and psychologist, Dr Robert Edmunds, is amongst those arguing that the turbines will dramatically alter the area, potentially casting shadows over residents' gardens and generating noise. Much of the residents' concern extends beyond the mere presence of wind turbines, but rather the scale of the project and the proximity to residential homes. They highlight the potential impact the turbines could have on local lives, which they feel has been dismissed. "I do not feel most people realise the scale of the project," expressed Dr Edmunds. "It is a scandal that people can just have this foisted upon them by a government initiative, and there is very little we can do," Dr Edmunds explained. Similarly concerned over the practicality and proximity of the project is Steven Millard, who said, "The siting of such large structures, so close that they cast flickering shadows over hundreds of homes, a special school and hospital, should not be allowed." "Some homes are only 450m away from these 180m high structures," explained Mr Millard. Residents are particularly concerned about the potential side effects of large turbines, such as noise and shadow flicker, which they say have been documented in other areas throughout the Valleys. Residents have expressed confusion as to how the project has been approved despite widespread objections, and continue to question the suitability of the location. "It is odd that, in order to protect our climate and the natural world upon which we depend for our future, businesses and governments wish to destroy large swathes of our upland green spaces, our dog walking spaces, even though there are less destructive options and less disruptive places to place them," Mr Millard concluded. In response to the concerns, the company running the project, Cenin, said, "CENIN is engaged in discussions with Blaenau Gwent CBC about a local energy network." Cenin went on to explain how the renewable energy generated by the project could be used throughout the county and how it is likely to create vital employment. "There are no major negative effects of noise and shadow flicker that could bring disruption as suggested. "CENIN will engage with local people who are concerned about such matters and give detailed responses," they said. "CENIN will continue to listen to the community. "Certain political parties want to see the introduction of a Social Local Tariffs for Energy. "CENIN would certainly look at these proposals and if they work in practice, support them, especially to those needing support and in poverty," they finished.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Tragedy of festival deaths hangs over vote in British Columbia
VANCOUVER – British Columbians are going to the polls today amid an outpouring of grief over an attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver where 11 people were killed and dozens more were hurt on Saturday. Mourners and politicians, including NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, attended a vigil Sunday night for the victims, who ranged in age from five to 65. Singh said he had attended the Lapu Lapu Day festival but left just minutes before a man in an SUV mowed down people on a street lined with food trucks. The three main political parties head into the federal election mostly balanced in B.C., but an expert says there could be a shakeup in the province at the end of the night. There are 14 Liberal seats, 14 Conservatives, 12 NDP, a lone Green Party member and one vacant seat, but cratering poll numbers for the New Democrats mean many B.C. seats are up for grabs, and two federal party leaders could be out of a job by the end of the night. Greg Millard, part of the political science faculty at B.C.'s Kwantlen Polytechnic University, says the province could be important in this election, perhaps not in deciding the overall winner, but in giving a government majority versus minority power. Millard estimates there are more than a dozen tight races in the province that could 'flip' as Singh's NDP dropped in the polls amid an emerging narrative that this election was a choice between Mark Carney's Liberals and the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre. All three major party leaders spent a significant amount of time campaigning in B.C., something Millard says is common for an area that is considered a battleground. He says the ballot issues in the province were similar to the rest of the country, including a focus on anxiety around U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Canada. High housing costs were also a focus of those looking for votes, particularly in the expensive Lower Mainland, as well as concerns about crime in other voter-rich areas. Both Singh's Burnaby riding and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May's Saanich—Gulf Islands seat are far from a sure thing. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. 'That is probably one of the big B.C. stories. Are these leaders going to survive? Jagmeet Singh, his riding is absolutely not safe at this point. Neither are many traditionally safe NDP seats,' Millard said in an interview Friday. 'I think Elizabeth May, a long-standing party leader, she too is in some jeopardy in Saanich—Gulf Islands. So, I think that's a big story. Will B.C. be the end of the line for two of the leaders of two smaller parties?' Advance voting turnout in B.C. was among the strongest in Canada, with about 30 per cent of the province's electors casting ballots early, based on registration numbers for last year's provincial vote. More than 1.1 million people in B.C. voted in advance polls, up about 35 per cent from 2021. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Coroner concerns over Reading woman's death after 111 call
An ambulance service has changed its call procedures after the death of a woman in her 80s who called 111 and said she was unable to move from her Millard, 81, from Southcote Lane, Reading, was suffering from sepsis, infected leg ulcers as well as heart and kidney disease in May Robert Simpson said after her initial call a clinician tried to call her back four times, but Ms Millard's phone was engaged and no ambulance was Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said it had changed its procedures so in the future all immobile patients would be asked the same questions. Mrs Millard was found dead the day after she called 111 by a a prevention of future death report Mr Simpson said he had "matters of concern" and there was "a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken".He said when SCAS call takers use the NHS Pathways triage tool, which indicates that if a person is lying on the floor with no reported injuries, they are prompted to ask additional include whether someone else is with them and if they can provide the number of a next of kin, who may be able to attend the caller while they wait for an the same procedure is not applied when someone reports they are stuck in situ, for example they are unable to move from their Simpson said: "My concern is that the additional risks of a long lie, for example rhabdomyolosis, may well apply when someone is unable to move from any position.""I am pleased that they have agreed to amend their procedures swiftly," he added.A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: "We would like to reiterate our sincere condolences to the family of Sandra Millard."South Central Ambulance Service is dedicated to ensuring that we provide a safe service to our patients."Following the inquest into the sad death of Mrs Millard, we have committed to amend our local standard operating procedures to address the concerns raised by HM Coroner. "This will ensure the same detailed questions asked of patients who are unable to get off the floor are asked if a patient is unable to move from any position."NHS England has been contacted for comment. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
School's classroom marquees to be replaced after concrete crisis
Students are set to move out of marquee classrooms after almost three years of being taught in tents.A two-storey L-shaped building with 24 temporary classrooms, seminar rooms, offices and toilets are being built at Clevedon have been taught in the marquees since 2023, when the discovery of high alumina cement concrete (HACC) in the site's large beams caused 22 classrooms to Smith, the secondary school's head teacher, said: "The new facilities will be a much needed boost to the school community that has coped so well in the emergency accommodation, which in the immediate discovery of HACC, meant we were able to keep all students in school." HACC is a weakness in concrete that can lead to sudden and catastrophic collapse. It was found, along with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, in scores of school across England in 2022 to School's enabling works, which include access, safety fencing and welfare for the temporary learning spaces, began on is hoped the new classrooms will open in time for the next academic year, which begins in September. In addition to the temporary rooms, and as part of the same development, a new athletics track and jump pit will be constructed on the Millard, head coach of North Somerset Athletics Club who used the school's track, said: "We are delighted to be offered brand new facilities as part of the school redevelopment programme." He added that the new facilities will "secure the future" of the club at Clevedon School and provide them with "the very best training opportunities" for the new learning spaces, toilets and offices will be on site for the duration of the redevelopment while a permanent solution for the school is decided.
