KNDY Adds Emergency Alerts To Station Facebook; Twitter Feeds

A new feature added to the official Facebook and Twitter accounts of KNDY radio now alerts followers of emergency alerts issued through the National Weather Service for the 8 counties covered by the station in Kansas and Nebraska.

Alerts are posted for Marshall, Washington, Nemaha, Riley and Pottawatomie counties in Kansas, as well as Gage, Jefferson and Pawnee counties in Nebraska.

Alerts are posted for all severe weather watches and warnings, as well as tornado watches and warnings. Alerts are also issued for civil emergencies as well as fire weather alerts. A complete list is below.

SEVERE WEATHER

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watches, Warnings, and Statements
  • Tornado Watches and Warnings

WINTER WEATHER

  • Blizzard Watches and Warnings
  • Wind Chill Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
  • Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
  • Winter Weather Advisories
  • Freezing Rain Advisories

HYDROLOGY

  • Flood Statements and Warnings
  • Flash Flood Watches, Statements, and Warnings

NON-PRECIPITATION

  • Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings
  • Freeze Watches and Warnings
  • High Wind Watches and Warnings
  • Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings
  • Dust Storm Warnings
  • Hard Freeze Warnings
  • Blowing Dust Advisories
  • Dense Fog Advisories
  • Dense Smoke Advisories
  • Freezing Fog Advisories
  • Frost Advisories
  • Heat Advisories

CIVIL EMERGENCIES

  • Child Abduction Emergencies (Amber Alerts)
  • Civil Danger Warnings
  • Civil Emergency Messages
  • Earthquake Warnings
  • Evacuation Immediate
  • Fire Warnings
  • Hazardous Materials Warnings
  • Local Area Emergencies
  • Law Enforcement Emergencies
  • Nuclear Power Plant Warnings
  • Radiological Hazard Warnings
  • Shelter In Place Warnings
  • 911 Telephone Outage Emergencies

FIRE WEATHER

  • Rangeland/Grassland Fire Danger Statements
  • Fire Weather Watches
  • Red Flag Warnings

 

Derek Nester
Derek Nesterhttp://www.sunflowerstateradio.com
Derek Nester was born and raised in Blue Rapids and graduated from Valley Heights High School in 2000. He attended Cowley College in Arkansas City and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park studying Journalism & Media Communications. In 2002 Derek joined Taylor Communications, Inc. in Salina, Kansas working in digital media for 550 AM KFRM and 100.9 FM KCLY. Following that stop, he joined Dierking Communications, Inc. stations KNDY AM & FM as a board operator and fill-in sports play-by-play announcer. Starting in 2005 Derek joined the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network as a Studio Coordinator at 101 The Fox in Kansas City, a role he would serve for 15 years culminating in the Super Bowl LIV Championship game broadcast. In 2020 he moved to Audacy, formerly known as Entercom Communications, Inc. and 106.5 The Wolf and 610 Sports Radio, the new flagship stations of the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, the largest radio network in the NFL. Through all of this, Derek continues to serve as the Digital Media Director for Sunflower State Radio, the digital and social media operations of Dierking Communications, Inc. and the 6 radio stations it owns and operates across Kansas.

REGIONAL NEWS

USDA Funds Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Small Businesses in Kansas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $5.3 million for seven clean energy projects in Kansas, aimed at reducing energy bills, increasing access to biofuels, and creating job opportunities. These projects include solar arrays and energy-efficient equipment installations, expected to benefit farms, small businesses, and rural communities. The initiative falls under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), both accepting applications until September 30, 2024.

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LOCAL NEWS

Manhattan Woman Injured in Overnight Shooting

A 20-year-old female was shot in Manhattan on April 23, 2024. She was taken to the hospital, and her condition is unknown. The police are investigating, and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward of $1,000.

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REGIONAL SPORTS

Royals Comeback Prevails In 3-2 Victory Over Toronto Tuesday

Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead double and a strong bullpen secured a 3-2 victory for the Kansas City Royals against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite challenges, including costly errors, the Royals capitalized and secured their win. Both teams demonstrated their strengths and weaknesses. The next game will feature Alec Marsh for the Royals against Yariel Rodríguez for the Blue Jays.

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