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Wichita man sentenced to 13 years in jail for dismembering cats, other charges
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 31-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to 13 years in the county jail for dismembering cats and domestic-related charges. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said Judge Eric Williams on Monday sentenced Logan Cavender to one year for each of the 13 counts and ran the sentenced consecutively. Cavender pleaded no contest in May to 10 felony counts of animal cruelty, two misdemeanor counts of stalking and a misdemeanor count of breach of privacy.
Wichita restaurant offering free pizza, no questions to those in need
Sterling James, the operating partner at Wichita’s Blaze Pizza at 2692 N. Greenwich Road, is stepping up for the community. James went public over the weekend by announcing that Blaze Pizza will be reintroducing something the restaurant did in 2020 with FREE PIZZA FOR THOSE IN NEED. It’s simple....
Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90
Incumbent state Rep. Carl Maughan suspended his reelection campaign after a DUI arrest. That drew three challengers — Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry and Darren Pugh — into the Republican primary for District 90. The winner of the primary takes on Tracy Edingfield in the general election this November. The primary election is Aug. 6. You […] The post Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90 appeared first on The Beacon.
Teens Trapped in Car after 2-Vehicle Crash
Two sisters from Thayer, Kansas were transported to the hospital in Salina after a two vehicle crash on I-135. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, on Saturday around 3:50pm northbound traffic had slowed near the Assaria exit as a wrecker was assisting a motorist on the shoulder of the road with a flat tire.
See 'Kansas from Above' with drone footage documentary at the Salina Art Cinema
Kansas isn't just a flat, barren land consisting of only crops and cattle. That's the message that the filmmakers of "Kansas from Above," a documentary showcasing aerial footage of the Sunflower State want their audience to realize. The documentary, which will have three additional showings over the next few weeks at the Salina Art...
KJCCC Football Media Day To Be Held July 26 At Riverfront Stadium
COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – The annual Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference football media day is set for Friday, July 26th, at Riverfront Stadium in downtown Wichita. Head coaches from all seven KJCCC football-playing institutions will be present at the event which will get underway at 11:30 AM with a meet and greet portion followed by lunch at 12 PM. The press conference will begin at 12:30 PM with KJCCC Commissioner Mike Saddler briefing attendees on matters concerning the conference and the upcoming season. Each head coach will be given the chance to speak about their team for the upcoming year followed by an opportunity for all media in attendance to ask any questions. Emceeing the event for the second-straight year is Pat Strathman, sports director and assistant program director at ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM.
Romance Scam: Kansas woman sent $110,000 to New York man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court last week for his role in a “romance scam” that defrauded an elderly Wichita woman of more than $100,000. Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled guilty earlier this year to the felony...
Walk-In Enrollment, Back to School Fair Tuesday
Walk-in enrollment at Salina Public Schools is scheduled for this week, along with the Saline County Back to School Fair. While online enrollment has been going on for a couple of weeks, those who would prefer to enroll in person can do so on Tuesday. Walk-in enrollment will be located at Central High School, 650 E. Crawford. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kevin Thomas Jr. claims inaugural USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 title
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kevin Thomas Jr. claimed the title in the inaugural USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 on Saturday evening at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Thomas Jr. entered the night with five runner-up finishes, but no titles. The Cullman, Alabama native was able to secure the championship in his 22nd career start in the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series.
Grace Health Day scheduled for Sept. 28
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Health Day will provide free medical services to the community on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1221 East 33rd on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no pre-requisites. Transportation will be provided to and from George Pyle Park every hour. All are welcome!
Hafertepe Jr. Dominates 81 Speedway for Third-Straight Victory
WICHITA, KS (July 20, 2024) – Sam Hafertepe Jr.’s first three wins of the season on the American Sprint Car Series National Tour came consecutively in June, and history repeated itself Saturday night. The five-time Series champion led every lap at 81 Speedway en route to his third-straight Feature win and sixth of the season.
Classified staff in Lawrence school district could see 99-cent raises
The Lawrence school district has offered classified staff members 99-cent raises to their hourly wages as part of a tentative contract agreement. PAL-CWA has been advocating for a living wage for the custodians, paraeducators, food workers and other staff in the district it represents. Ross Allison-Natale, president of Communications Workers of America Local 6400, previously said the union has primarily focused on achieving a living wage for the 2024-25 year.
Search on for 4 lucky Powerball winners in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Four winning Powerball prizes won last year are set to expire soon unless the mystery winners step forward to claim their cash. Cory Thone with the Kansas Lottery tells 27 News there is $200,000 in Powerball lottery winnings which will expire in September and October this year. This prize money stems from […]
Adopt-A-Pet event successful Saturday at EAGLE Media
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Animal Shelter had another successful Adopt-A-Pet event on Saturday at the EAGLE Media Center. Eight of the 11 dogs that were brought to the event were adopted. "We had eight volunteers and one staff member present on Saturday that made this event a success,"...
Unpaid real estate tax list online
RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on your real estate properties. Taxpayers have the opportunity to pay these past due 2023...
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