TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas has sent specialized water rescue teams to Texas to help with search and rescue operations after severe flooding. Governor Laura Kelly announced Saturday that Kansas ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Saturday, July 12, that Kansas deployed Kansas Task Force 1 to assist the State of Texas in areas impacted by flooding from recent heavy rains.

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family are mourning the loss of their 9-year-old cousin Janie Hunt, who was killed in the devastating Texas floods that hit Camp Mystic.

Kansas Task Force 1 consists of firefighters from seven different agencies, and they will be on the ground for a 10-day period. Originally, they were en route to Austin but were redirected to ...

Janie Hunt, the 9-year-old cousin of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, was among those killed in the Texas flood. (Left: AP Photo/Alex Brandon, right: OKCM Search & Rescue Team) “Our hearts ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Some Kansas City area businesses have launched fundraisers to help the Texas communities affected by devastating flash floods. Disco Burger and Varsity Club in the River ...