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City of Salina declares abandoned hotel a dangerous structure
SALINA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Salina City Commission has declared an abandoned hotel as a 'dangerous structure.'. Nate King with Salina Post reports that the Commission voted 4-0 to designate the former 192-room hotel at 1616 West Crawford as a dangerous structure, forcing property owner Joshua Joseph of Andrea Investments, LLC to either repair or demolish the property within a certain timeframe.
Friends of Salina Public Library host book donation drive on Saturday
On Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the Friends of the Salina Public Library will host a “Drive Up & Donate” event. Community members can donate gently used books and media to support the library’s programs. The drive, organized by the Friends of the Salina...
EmberHope Connections resumes care contract in Sedgwick County after 11-year hiatus
EmberHope Connections has increased its staff and initiated partnerships with local agencies to fill its role as the new foster care contractor in Sedgwick County. The faith-based nonprofit, which took over the state contact previously held by Saint Francis Ministries on July 1, believes these measures will help improve historically below-average foster care metrics in […]
Kansas Man Charged 7 Years After Fatally Shooting Teen Refugee: Key Breakthroughs and Family’s Response
Kansas Man Charged with Murder in 7-Year-Old Cold Case of Teen Refugee. Breakthrough in Kansas: Man Charged for 2017 Fatal Shooting of Teen Refugee. Seven years after the tragic killing of 15-year-old December Htoo a Kansas man has been charged with murder bringing a significant breakthrough in a cold case that had long troubled the community, according to the published article of TRUE CRIME NEWS. Luis Samano now 24 faces charges of felony murder and attempted aggravated robbery for the fatal shooting that occurred at the Maple Hill Laundromat in Kansas City. At the time of the incident on November 18, 2017 Htoo a sophomore at JC Harmon High School and a refugee from Myanmar was closing up the laundromat where he worked. Despite the absence of witnesses and surveillance footage the Kansas City Police Department announced the pivotal development on July 18 crediting persistent investigative efforts for the progress. The case took a turn in 2021 when officers from the Lenexa Police Department recovered a firearm that matched the shell casings found at the crime scene. Investigators traced the gun back to its owner who implicated Samano in the shooting.
Kansas heat will hang around, but rain stays away
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Drought continues to grip much of Kansas this summer despite seeing some beneficial rain earlier this month. As we move into August, we may start to see a worsening trend across the state. The heat dome out west is expected to park on top of Kansas...
Trump-Vance presidential ticket locked in for Kansas General Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab confirms former President Donald Trump and his running mate J. D. Vance are now on the ballot for the upcoming General Election in November. The SOS issued a press release on Wednesday, July 24 stating that an official certificate containing nominations for Trump and Vance […]
⚾ Sod Poodles outlast Wind Surge in Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas—The Wichita Wind Surge got edged out 3-2 by the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN. After Amarillo hitters connected on a pair of homers in the second and third innings, the Wind Surge plated two when down to their final two outs in the ninth. Tim Tawa pulled...
Colorado wins AGAIN thanks to Schwartz heroics
Another day in the paradise of Wichita, Kansas has yielded another dramatic win for the Colorado basketball alumni team. After playing and defeating two straight Sunflower State teams, they played the final boss of KU alumni basketball teams, Mass Street. Giant killer Frank Mason was suiting up for Mass Street, as were program legends like Thomas Robinson and the Lawson twins. Team Colorado, a mainstay of the Tournament, had precious little size and didn’t have a guard that could stay in front of Mason.
Wichita woman sentenced in fatal crash
A Wichita woman has been sentenced to over six years in prison for a fatal crash that killed her four-year-old daughter. A judge gave a 73-month sentence to 33-year-old Britne Costello for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery. She pleaded guilty to the charges in June. Prosecutors said Costello was driving...
Water main break reported in east Emporia
Emporia’s Underground Utilities Department is busy with unplanned repairs Friday morning. Crews have been dispatched to a water main break on East Ninth between East and Topeka. Customers will be without water service for much of the morning. Other details are pending.
Augusta family heartbroken but hopeful after 7-year-old twins critically hurt in crash
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We’re learning more about seven-year-old twin sisters from Augusta who were critically injured in a crash in Derby. 12 News spoke with the girls’ parents about the twins’ fight and the support form their community. Ann Bourm, mother to Abby and Clare Bourm,...
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