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Leavenworth, Lansing superintendents prepare deceptive property tax presentation
Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams and Lansing USD 469 Superintendent Marty Kobza will discuss property taxes before the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce on September 23rd. However, the PowerPoint presentation the two leaders will use, obtained and analyzed by The Sentinel, shows many inaccuracies bordering on deception that neither will defend.
South Spencer in Newton to be reconstructed
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved plans for the reconstruction of South Spencer Road between East First and Southeast 14th Streets. Spencer was constructed about 25 years ago. During the construction of the First and Broadway interchanges on I-135, highway traffic through...
Overland Park wants to clean up this city lake. The process is ‘kind of stinky.’
Overland Park intends to improve the water quality in its lakes, including Regency Lake in the city’s southern half this year, by dredging sediment from the lake floors. But city staff warn the process is likely to be disruptive — and probably a little stinky — for residents who live near the lake.
Kansas Braces for Severe Storms and Large Hail Friday
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for a potentially volatile weather day on Friday as a series of strong to severe storms is forecasted to sweep through the state. The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued alerts for the area, warning of large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding, especially in the southern parts of Kansas.
Gov. Kelly discusses $2B tax reform bill, Medicaid expansion, national politics
Following multiple ceremonial bill signing events held in Leavenworth and Holton, Governor Laura Kelly called Salina Post to discuss the present and long-term impacts of tax reform, the possibility of Medicaid expansion in 2025, her reflections on the state's current financial standing, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential move across state lines.
Kansas and Kansans in World War I
A new book describes how men from Abilene and other Kansans participated in World War I. The…
Unified Government commissioners approves budget with $12 million in budget cuts
WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kan. — Commissioners are expected to approve about $12 million in cuts to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County's budget on Thursday night. The commissioners need to make these cuts to balance the budget after deciding to freeze property taxes. Most government departments are facing cuts of...
Kansas State 2025 football schedule: Everything we know so far
The 2024 college football season is almost here, but what is better about talking about one football season? Talking about two football seasons!. With how quickly time is moving, the 2024 season will be over quickly and we will already be talking about the 2025 season, so might as well start talking about it. The best thing about football is that teams know who their future opponents are going to be years in advance, they just don't know how the schedule will play out.
Lawrence Police seize 800+ fentanyl pills, 34 pounds of other drugs
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Lawrence Police made an important impact in the battle against the opioid epidemic during the second week of August. Police took more than 800 fentanyl pills on a suspected drug dealer during a vehicle stop. This stop comes from an investigation by the Lawrence Directed Investigation Unit.
RCPD: Suspect pulled gun on teens in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged crime involving a gun in Manhattan. Just after 10p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report of aggravated assault at the corner of Bluemont Avenue and 9th Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A 16-year-old and a 19-year-old reported an...
Clifton Park in KCK vandalized, thousands in equipment stolen
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Park officials stated Clifton Park suffered thousands of dollars in losses due to stolen equipment and vandalism in recent days. The Wyandotte County-KCK Parks and Recreation department stated that $25,000 worth of chemical equipment, including a controller and tanks, were among the park maintenance items taken.
Sheriff: Kansas woman jailed for selling methamphetamine
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement officials are investigating a Great Bend woman for allegedly selling drugs in Osage County south of Topeka. Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, the deputy found illegal narcotics.
Arrest made after chase Wednesday
RENO COUNTY — Two people were arrested following a Wednesday chase in Reno County. According to the Reno County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, they were informed that a victim of a previous theft had spotted the suspect in Pretty Prairie. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and found...
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