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Kan. man with a history of crime accused of weekend murder
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a weekend murder have a suspect in custody. Just before 11:30a.m. Saturday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 1200 Block of NE Monroe in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley. First responders located 47-year-old Richard E. Hernandez suffering from...
Kansas deputy found crack cocaine during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 150th and Q Road in rural Jackson County on an Oldsmobile Regency for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During...
Kansas gives all 39 votes for Trump at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE(AP) —Donald Trump has become the official Republican presidential nominee after receiving the votes of enough delegates at the Republican National Convention on Monday afternoon. Mike Brown, chairman of the Republican Party of Kansas, announced all the state's 39 votes for Donald Trump as former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer...
🎥 Biden: Secret Service to protect candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) —President Joe Biden has ordered the U.S. Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. On Social media Trump was in favor of Kennedy getting the protection. On his social media page Trump wrote, "In light of...
NW Kansas man hospitalized after car strikes rear axel of semi
NORTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before noon Monday in Norton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Buick LeSabre driven by Larry A. Dick, 62, Norcatur, was westbound on U.S. 36 at the Kansas 383 Junction. The car left the road to the left,...
Police: Victim in Kan. shooting no longer a suspect
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita have identified the victim as 29-year-old Deontre Lawrence of Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. Just before 6p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 4800 block of South Gordon in Wichita. While en route to...
Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
High-profile Amelia Earhart explorers coming to Kansas
Early this year, news outlets circulated a sonar image of what explorers believe to be Amelia Earhart’s lost Lockheed Electra plane. Earhart enthusiasts in Atchison were excited to see the discovery, and also to see the expedition’s leader, Tony Romeo, sporting a T-shirt from the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum.
Kan. woman with forgery convictions stopped while cashing a check
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman with previous convictions of forgery on new forgery allegaions. On July 10, police responded to a reported fraudulent check at Azura Credit Union, 1129 S Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. The bank reported Tina...
Read the ruling: Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District...
Woman jailed after reported domestic disturbance on I-70
GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged domestic altercation that occurred Sunday on Interstate 70 and have a suspect in custody. Late Sunday, deputies responded to eastbound Interstate 70 near McDowell Creek Road after a report of a rolling domestic dispute in a passenger car, according to the Geary County Sheriff's Department.
Senator demands full-scale investigation on attempted assassination of Trump
WASHINGTON —Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley on Sunday sent a letter to U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), calling on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Chairman to immediately launch an investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally Saturday. “This HSGAC...
Police: Staff member assaulted, gun fired inside KC hospital
KANSAS CITY—A suspect is in custody after a violent incident inside a Kansas City hospital. Just after 9p.m. Friday, police responded to a report of gunshots fired inside St. Luke's hospital, 4401 Wornall Road, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Security was notified of a subject who entered the hospital...
What police know about man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire.
FHSU to create interactive prairie mural in downtown Hays
A Fort Hays State University student has received a grant from the Heartland Community to paint a mural depicting native grasses, wildflowers and insects in downtown Hays. The mural will be on the east side of the Andre Tax and Accounting building, 117 E. 10th St. Once it is complete, you should be able to view it from the downtown pavilion.
Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on 'Love, Kansas'
I am writing to share my thoughts and concerns regarding the newly launched "Love, Kansas" initiative. While this campaign, led by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, is a commendable effort to attract former Kansans and new families to our state, it fails to address significant challenges faced by current residents, particularly those striving to purchase homes and establish deeper roots within our communities.
KOERNER: Canning meat
Have you ever been curious about canning meat? Is it safe? How do I do it safely? Why would I want to can meat?. Canning is a great method to preserve and extend shelf life for many types of foods, including meat products. Using safe preparation and storage practices allows for anyone to store nutritious, high-quality protein.
Police: Suspect in Kansas Amber Alert is in custody
SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Wichita Police Department reported that 2-year-old Ryan Ramones was located safe. Richard Ramones is currently in custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation canceled the Amber Alert. At 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Ryan Ramones was physically taken from his mother by his father, Richard Ramones, who assaulted...
Kan. couple hospitalized, 2 dead after I-70 head-on crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. —Two people died and five others were injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Sunday in Jackson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Connor J. Souther, 20, Lexington, Missouri, was eastbound on Interstate 70 near the Blue Springs exit.
$53.7 Billion: U.S. spending more on weapons for Ukraine
As the NATO summit in Washington concluded last week, the U.S. announced its latest security package for Ukraine. "The Defense Department announced the 61st presidential drawdown authority package, which has an estimated value of $225 million," said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh during a briefing Friday. "This package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons."
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