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Semi-SUV crash on Turnpike near Emporia kills woman, infant
Exactly how Saturday’s fatal crash near Emporia developed may never be known, but the Kansas Highway Patrol now says an adult and baby were killed when a semi rear-ended an SUV. Troopers say the semi was driven by 39-year-old Stetson Cooley from North Little Pulas, Arkansas, while the SUV...
Wichita teen arrested for shooting that injured four
Police have arrested an 18-year-old Wichita man in connection with a shooting earlier this month that left four teenagers injured. The suspect was booked into jail on several counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. The arrest was made in connection with a July 11th shooting...
Park City woman dies from injuries in Cowley County crash
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a 23-year-old Park City woman died from injuries she received in a crash on Tuesday. The crash happened at U.S. Highway 77 and 242nd Road around 10 p.m. The sheriff’s office says Reyna Batrez of Park City was driving a Nissan Altima when she failed […]
Thousands of dollars worth of collectible trading cards stolen from local small business
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A local hobby and collectibles store is picking up the pieces Saturday after a major theft. Security video shows around 4:30 Friday morning a masked man threw a large rock through the door of Arena Hobbies, this shattered the door, allowing the person access to the storefront. On camera, a man robbed the store, taking only collectible cards in a display case.
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Salina, neighbors shocked, saddened
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The KBI identified the person killed as 25-year-old Jesse D. Wray of Salina. The KBI said that when Salina police officers arrived, they spoke with the homeowner, who reported that 44-year-old Larry J. Wray of Salina was in the detached garage adjacent to the home. Officers entered the garage and arrested Larry Wray for an outstanding warrant.
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