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Couple sought after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident scene arrested in Oklahoma
Two people wanted after allegedly leaving the scene of a drug crime in Council Grove and driving to Oklahoma to escape justice have been arrested. Meagann Mason and Colby Ross were arrested Sunday at an unspecified location in Oklahoma, according to Morris County Crime Stoppers. They could be extradited to face charges at a later time.
Emporia city official pleased with first Civic Leadership Institute
Emporia’s first Civic Leadership Institute is a rousing success, according to Director of Special Projects Tayler Wash. Twenty residents have been involved, meeting weekly with city administrators and department heads since early June to learn more about operations like water and wastewater treatment, the Municipal Airport, streets, utilities and budgets.
RCPD: $1,800 burglary at Dairy Queen
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan. Just after 11a.m. Saturday, officers filed a report of burglary in the 3100 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Dairy Queen reported an unknown subject enter the business over...
For Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a vote for Missouri Amendment 4 on August 6 is ‘a bad idea.’ Supporters say it’s about ‘adequate funding’ for KC police
Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep this big-city community safe, but the mayor of Kansas City since 2019, Quinton Lucas, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials. KSMU’s Gregory Holman has this interview.
Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
Crews work house fire in central Topeka
Update 9:50 a.m.: The Topeka Fire Department (TFD) reports that just before 7 a.m. they were called to the 1100 block of SW Clay St. for reports of a house fire. When crews arrived they found a home with smoke coming from the attic. A neighboring home received minor damage from the fire. The cause […]
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 22
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hitOutside warrant/NCIC hitInterf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrantFail to yield at stop or yield sign. NAME: Burdine,Matthew Stanley. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving While Suspended. No Proof Of Insurance. Speeding; maximum limits. Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation. Outside...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Scattered evening storms, temps to turn up
Scattered showers have dotted the Kansas sky near and north of I-70 this afternoon. Storm coverage will continue to increase west of I-135 through the evening due to a disturbance tracking through the area. The chance for severe weather is low, but a random storm could produce gusty winds. There...
While drought is receding in northeast Kansas, swaths of the state still parched
Earlier this month, Perry Lake rose to its highest levels since 2019, when water levels were more than double their averages, according to the United State Geological Survey. At its recent peak on July 10, the lake, which is northeast of Topeka, held more than 342,000 acre-feet of water, which is only slightly above the average for the reservoir.
Kansas Sees Potential Storms Today, Highs Reaching 90s by Wednesday
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect a varied weather pattern this week, starting with a slight chance of thunderstorms today and tonight, particularly across central Kansas. According to the US National Weather Service in Wichita, there is a 15-20% chance of showers and storms today, with highs ranging...
Van Go’s young artists to unveil custom benches at annual ceremony
Young artists in Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 21 custom benches they designed and painted. Van Go, which is also a social service and employment agency for youth, each summer carries out its Benchmark program for artists ages 14 to 18. Each Van Go Summer JAMS Apprentice Artist is paired with a client — a local business, individual or organization.
Police: Kan. suspect poured glue all over vehicles
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating criminal destruction of property in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 3p.m. Friday, officers listed a 26-year-old man as the victim. He reported a known suspect poured glue all over...
Hays Scouts hike 50 miles in New Mexico mountains
Two groups of Hays Boy Scouts scaled mountains and tromped through the desert during more than 50-mile hiking excursions in Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure in Cimarron, New Mexico, June 9-18. Groups of boys from Troop 101 and girls from Troop 1o1G made the trip. However, the boys and girls...
Motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Johnson County sends man to hospital
MISSION, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Johnson County, authorities said. The crash was reported at 12:53 p.m. Sunday on the ramp leading from southbound Interstate 35 to northbound Interstate 635 in the city of Mission. According to...
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
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