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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...
Peabody grapples with interim city clerk's mysterious disappearance
Concerns are growing for Peabody's interim city clerk, who was last seen a week and a half ago. Jonathan Clayton is a convicted felon who stole thousands of dollars. Now, Clayton's husband says he believes Clayton has left the city. He hasn't been seen since August 3rd. Clayton's husband, Christopher...
Manhattan’s Ilalio set for big role with K-State in 2024
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Damian Ilalio was one of the best athletes in the state of Kansas when he graduated from Manhattan High School in 2021. He made his presence felt in football, wrestling and track and field. Ilalio, despite winning a state title on the mat as a senior, went the football route for college. […]
Kansas schools cancel classes after late-night severe storm
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Two south-central Kansas school districts canceled classes Thursday after a late-night storm caused damage and power outages. Sedgwick USD 439 said there would be no school due to damage and no electricity, and Douglass USD 296 said school was canceled due to a power outage. Evergy...
Wind damage reported from severe storms
Another round of severe weather moved through central and south central Kansas late Wednesday night and brought wind gusts up to 80 miles an hour, leaving damage and power outages across the region. The 80 mile-an-hour gusts were reported in McPherson County, where damage was reported to buildings, trees and...
Immunize Kansas Coalition hosts annual meeting
For the Immunize Kansas Coalition, the last year has been a period of remarkable progress and resilience. That according to Director Geovannie Gone in her letter submitted as part of the coalition’s annual report presented at IKC’s annual meeting in late July in Topeka. IKC Community Health Specialist...
Football Pride Snub: NFL Team Refuses LGBTQ Celebrations
Despite the public celebration of hundreds of celebrities and organizations, including the NFL itself, one NFL team has notably refrained from publicly celebrating Pride Month. Kansas City Chiefs and Pride Month. Where team after team of various sports organizations have jumped at the opportunity to celebrate Pride Month with posts...
K-State dorms opened on Wednesday ahead of fall semester
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State students moved into their new homes on Wednesday, with the university celebrating its campus-wide move-in day. All of K-State’s residence halls opened bright and early Wednesday morning. Some students registered for early move-in, which happened over the weekend. Most students who moved in early were those participating in band practice, sorority recruitment, or this year’s inaugural leadership summit.
Southeastern Kansas Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Tonight Until Midnight
Wichita, KS – Southeastern Kansas is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight CDT, with the National Weather Service forecasting damaging winds and large hail. The storms are expected to develop in the next few hours, driven by an unstable, moisture-rich atmosphere. Wind gusts could reach 75 mph, and hail up to 1.5 inches is possible. The NWS urges residents to take precautions, as these storms may cause power outages, property damage, and dangerous travel conditions. Those in the watch area should remain vigilant and seek shelter if necessary as conditions rapidly evolve.
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