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A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 13 to 15 mph becoming south-southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Tonight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 14 to 16...
Large cicada killer wasps in Barton Co. not a threat to humans
No, those are not the infamous "murder hornets" flying around Barton County. While the historic outbreak of two broods of cicadas occurred earlier this year in the eastern United States, dry conditions in Kansas may be contributing to a higher number of large cicada killer wasps. Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources agent in the Cottonwood District for K-State Research and Extension, said while intimidating, the cicada killers are mostly harmless.
Clara Barton welcomes new Speech Therapist Emilee Roberts
Clara Barton Medical Center added Emilee Roberts, MA, CF-SLP, to their team of therapy professionals. As a recent graduate, Roberts is enthusiastic and looks forward to the positive contributions she will make to the Clara Barton team and community. Originally from Chanute, KS, Roberts earned her Bachelor of Arts in...
Sex offender accused of threatening to kill Trump captured after manhunt
COCHISE COUNTY, Arizona —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for a a threat to kill Donald Trump and after a manhunt took him into custody. The former President visited the border Thursday and will hold a rally there Friday. Early Wednesday, the Cochise County, Arizona Sheriff's office issued...
Kansas man arrested for fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Police investigating a fatal Kansas hit and run have arrested a 23-year-old Christopher Johnson Wichita man on felony allegations, according to Sedgwick County booking records. He remains in custody. Just after 2a.m. Sunday, police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle at 2400 N....
🎥Highlights from Kamala Harris night at Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nomination while blending biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage...
Kansas man dies after pickup overturns
SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man died in an accident just after 10:30p.m. Thursday in Saline County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 driven by Brandon L Doherty, 37, Salina, was westbound on Kansas 143 just west of U.S. 81 at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the pickup. It struck a guardrail and overturned into the north ditch.
Lithium-ion battery on a charger blamed for Kansas City house fire
KANSAS CITY—A battery and charger are blamed for a fire at a Kansas City home. Just before 3:30a.m. Thursday, crews responded to a reported house fire in the 8500 block of Conran Court, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. First responders reported smoke from the garage of a one...
Kansas man dead after car strikes concrete bridge pillar
RAWLINS COUNTY —A northwest Kansas man died in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Thursday in Rawlins County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Ford passenger car driven by Mitchell C. Howard, 20, Atwood, was eastbound on Atwood Cemetery Road just west of Kansas 25 highway. The car left...
Kan. man planned residential burglaries after reading obituaries
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused of using online obituary postings to plan residential burglaries was convicted of all counts by a jury on Monday. Gary Garrett, 50 of Wichita, was charged in three separate cases totaling 27 counts, including three residential burglaries, one attempted residential burglary, one business burglary and multiple counts of theft, forgery and identity theft, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Kan. teen accused of knife attack on mother's boyfriend
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a knife attack and have a teen in custody. Just before 8p.m. Wednesday, responded to a home in the 300 block of East P Street in Atchison to investigate a reported stabbing, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. It was determined that...
Police: Body of man found in Kansas pond
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Authorities in Sedgwick County are investigating after a man's body was found in a pond in Wichita. Just after 9a.m. Thursday, EMS, fire crews and police were dispatched to a report of a body in the pond at Stoney Point and Taft in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Department spokesman Andrew Ford.
One dead, 2 hospitalized after 2-vehicle Kansas crash
RILEY COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 1:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department, a Honda Civic was eastbound on Anderson when it struck a green Chevy Equinox that was attempting to make a left turn onto Seth Child Road causing it to rollover.
Three homicides reported in Kansas City on Wednesday
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating three homicides on Wednesday in Kansas City. Just after 9a.m., police responded to 19th and Troost after a dead body was reported, according Sheriff Daryl Forte. First responders foud a man suffering from bodily trauma. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Just...
🎙Post Podcast (sponsored): G-Eye Talk August show
Hear this Monday's Ask the Expert episode with Eagle Media's Dakota Tucker and Dr. Douglas Ayre from Eyecare of Great Bend and Larned Eye Health that aired Aug. 19, 2024. Dr Ayre answered questions from the mailbag. To submit your questions to Dr. Ayre for the show you may call his office at 620-792-3535 or email [email protected].
Barton’s Wounded Warrior golf scramble to benefit Fort Riley soldiers
Barton Community College’s 16th annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble, which benefits wounded soldiers from Fort Riley, is set for Sept. 14. The Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble is an opportunity to support our Soldiers and thank them for their dedicated service to our country. Shotgun start is set for 9:30...
Kansas young Democrats rally for Harris at DNC
TOPEKA — Eleven Kansas young Democrats are at the Democratic National Convention filled with “energy and joy,” ready to officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the party’s presidential ticket, Kansas delegate Jae Moyer said. The 11 are excited about “the...
Kansas school district investigated missionary’s visit to hand out Bibles to students
TOPEKA — A Kansas school district investigated an incident in which an elementary school principal invited a missionary to pass out Bibles at recess, the superintendent said in a statement Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas sent a letter Monday to Katie Struebing, principal of East Elementary...
Wagner: Dove numbers looking good ahead of upcoming hunting season
One of the great fall traditions in Kansas is just days away as dove hunting season begins on Sept. 1. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner reminds dove hunters they will need a Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp to legally hunt the birds. He also said the upcoming season looks promising based on a recent survey of the area.
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