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KC business owner pleads guilty to wiring drug profits to Mexico
An Olathe, Kansas business owner has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy tied to drug trafficking operations. Ana Lilia Leal-Martinez, 48, a Mexican citizen residing in Overland Park, admitted to participating in the conspiracy, which involved transferring proceeds from heroin and methamphetamine trafficking to Mexico.
Carnival setup begins in downtown Junction City
WEEE Entertainment began setup of the carnival for Freedom Fest JC in Junction City on Monday. The carnival will run July 3-7! It will be open weather permitting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6pm,Thursday, July 4 at noon, Friday, July 5 at 5pm, Saturday, July 6 at noon and Sunday, July 7 at 5pm.
Watch: Kansas’ Cobee Bryant and Deshawn Warner Discuss ‘Hating Kansas State’
While it’s no secret that the Sunflower Showdown is one of the most intense rivalries in all of college sports, two key players for Kansas added some fuel to the fire ahead of the matchup in 2024. In a recent podcast episode featuring junior cornerback Cobee Bryant and freshman...
Democracy’s warning signs flash ‘emergency’ as newsrooms shudder in Kansas and nationwide
The hits just keep coming for Kansas news outlets. The Gardner News has closed as of today, according to owner CherryRoad Media. Despite serving a community of 25,000, the newspaper has fewer than 200 subscribers. On Friday, The Wichita Eagle announced it would issue only three print editions a week. Beginning in September, the paper […] The post Democracy’s warning signs flash ‘emergency’ as newsrooms shudder in Kansas and nationwide appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Ahmed Harazeen, M.D.
Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Ahmed Harazeen, a board-certified neurologist specializing in diagnosing and managing various neurological conditions, to the Stormont Vail Neurology team. Dr. Harazeen provides care at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 1500 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, 66604. Dr. Harazeen is a native Jordanian who grew...
Kansas State Women’s Golfers Shine as Five Named to 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars Team
Five Kansas State women's golfers, Julia Ballester Barrio, Gabriela McNelly, Alenka Navarro, Noa van Beek, and Haley Vargas, have been named to the 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars Team for their academic achievements. This ties the program record set by the 2003-04 squad. The five golfers were...
Storms and cooler weather for midweek
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a cold front moves through south central Kansas, the chances for storms will return to the state and much cooler temperatures are set to overspread the region for the middle of the week. Severe weather threats are low for the immediate area, but gusty winds and torrential rain can be expected.
Big 12 launches "Big 12 Beyond Borders" program
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Big 12 conference announced the launch of the “Big 12 Beyond Borders” program on Tuesday, which will debut in 2024. It’s a two-year opportunity that will immerse selected student-athletes in historical and cultural experiences, both in the U.S. and internationally. The program...
KU basketball players part of antitrust lawsuit against NCAA
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Former Kansas basketball players Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses during NCAA Tournament highlights. The class-action lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New...
Lawrence police searching for bank robbery suspect
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lawrence Police Department is investigating an “alleged” robbery at a Bank of America Tuesday morning. According to officers, the robbery took place around 9:20 a.m. at 900 Ohio Street where a man wearing a black beanie, a black mask with a design on it, and possibly all black clothing attempted […]
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill could be coming soon
Plans to open a Hawaiian Bros restaurant may be back on track. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, Kansas City, Mo.-based chain, submitted plans to the Manhattan city government to open in the former Panera Bread building at 325 E. Poyntz Ave. in 2022. Since then, the building has sat vacant with...
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