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Fatal officer-involved shooting in Coffeyville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Coffeyville, Kansas. Just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, the Coffeyville Police Department requested the KBI conduct an investigation. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate.
Businesses and organizations participated in the Junction City Expo
More than 75 businesses or organizations were represented in the annual Junction City Expo Thursday night in Heritage Park. The Expo is a time to show and tell potential customers about potential products and services. Chamber of Commerce President / CEO Mickey Fornaro-Dean noted that the event may have been a little slow starting during the early heat but later it seemed to pick up with people having a good time. "We're getting a lot of good questions and feedback."
Riley Elementary students continue to strive for English Language proficiency
It's only 11 days into the USD 428 school year and Riley Elementary students in Great Bend are already setting goals. At the end of January, 135 English Language (EL) students at the school took the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment (KELPA). Riley Elementary has 18 certified EL staff members, including teachers Kelsey Scheuerman and Traci Miller, who administer the test. Miller described how students are using last year's results to prepare for this year's KELPA test during Wednesday's board of education luncheon at the school.
Kansas City saved energy by switching to LED streetlights. But it has bigger climate issues
Mahmoud Hadjian has spent three decades working with Kansas City’s Public Works Department, most recently as the manager of the city's street light program. In that role, he recently helped oversee the city’s transition to Light Emitting Diode or LED street lights. “We started a gateway project with...
This Grammy-nominated producer is mentoring aspiring Kansas City musicians
Joseph Macklin, also known as Jo Blaq, found his way into music producing after graduating from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, and moving to Los Angeles. Macklin has had major success in the industry and has worked with Ariana Granda, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar and Diana Ross. He...
Governor Kelly signs comprehensive tax cuts package
OLATHE, Kan. (WIBW) - Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 1, the bipartisan sustainable tax cuts package, in Olathe on Wednesday. The bill comprehensively cuts Kansan’s taxes while ensuring the state’s long-term fiscal health. Passed with bipartisan support and signed by Governor Kelly in June, Senate Bill 1...
Marshall demands answers for overestimated job numbers
KANSAS (KSNT) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has sent a letter to the Department of Labor demanding answers for overestimated U.S. job numbers. Marshall is seeking information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after several downward revisions in the job numbers after they were published. The letter alleges the BLS revised their job numbers […]
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 29
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear, Driving While Suspended and Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation. NAME: Williams, Christine Nickole. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME:. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. NAME:. REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. NAME:. REQUESTED...
🎥Saline County Commission approves next steps to aquire right-of-way on Simpson, Schippel Roads
The Saline County Commission met on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and all five commissioners discussed clarifying language regarding a bridge replacement and right-of-way acquisition near Schippel and Simpson Roads. Board of County Commissioners:. District One — Monte Shadwick. District Two — Robert Vidricksen. District Three — Rodger Sparks.
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