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How Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years
WASHINGTON (AP) — During Abraham Lincoln's presidency, anyone could come to the White House and see him. Come they did: mothers looking to have their sons released from military service, wives urging that their husbands be freed from prison after resisting the draft, others who simply wanted to meet the president.
⚾Larks route Denver; securing series victory
HAYS – The Hays Larks scored five runs in the first two innings and cruised to a 15-0 win over the Denver Cougars in seven innings Saturday at Larks Park. The win gives the Larks the series sweep and moved them into a tie atop the Rocky Mountain Baseball League with the Liberal Bee Jays.
Beyond Biden, Dems are split over who would be next —VP Harris or launch a 'mini primary'
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrats churn over whether President Joe Biden should stay in the 2024 race, the party turmoil is deepening over whether his Vice President Kamala Harris is next in line for the job or if a “mini primary” should be quickly launched to choose a new nominee before the party's August convention.
Exploring Kansas Outdoors: Fishing Memories
For as poor a fisherman as I have become in adulthood, I have a whole library of fishing memories from childhood; from fishing in the overgrown lake at the city park near my grandparent’s house with doughballs from the town bakery, to annual fishing trips to Canada with my high school FFA chapter.
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Police ID Kansas man who died after shooting on Saturday
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement investigating a Saturday shooting in Topeka have identified the victim as 31-year-old Earon Cooper of Lawrence. Just after 12a.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of SW Topeka Blvd., according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell. First responders located Cooper suffering...
Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain
NEW YORK (AP) —As the world continues to recover from massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are trying to exploit the situation for their own gain. Government cybersecurity agencies across the globe and CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz are...
Eucharistic Conference coming to Hays
Event organizers are well aware of the impact that speakers have for those attending their particular conference. That’s why the committee for the upcoming Eucharistic Conference in Hays chose an A-list of speakers for the conference, which promises to deepen attendees’ understanding and devotion to the Eucharist. The...
Fort Hays Tech | North Central welders shine at SkillsUSA National Competition
Recently Fort Hays Tech | North Central students from our Beloit welding program represented Kansas and Fort Hays Tech | North Central in stellar fashion, bringing home the BRONZE medal from the national welding competition at SkillsUSA in Atlanta!. Aiden Wiens from Wichita, KS; Trystan Stambaugh from Lindsborg, KS; and...
Governor announces $26M for road improvements in NW Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). CCLIP funds improvements to state...
INSIGHT KANSAS: Kansas childcare is unaffordable for most families
Last month during the state legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s childcare tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce and weaken “traditional families”.
Kansas man dies after 2-vehicle rollover crash
NESS COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 2p.m. Saturday in Ness County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Chevy Silverado driven by Sidney Osborne, 70, Brownell, was westbound on Kansas 4 approximately two miles east of Kansas 247. The pickup traveled left of center, crossed...
Prison for Kansas man who admitted to violent child sex assault
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man is going to prison for a violent sex assault of a child. This week, Judge Bruce Brown sentenced 21-year-old Jacob DeLeon to over 48-years in prison, according to the Sedgwick County district attorney's office. In January, DeLeon pleased guilty two counts of rape....
⚾Singer throws seven shutout innings to lead Royals past White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Singer faced the minimum through three before running into fourth-inning trouble, walking two to load the bases. He escaped with a strikeout and retired 10 of the final 13 hitters.
Kansas inmate serving time for burglary found dead in his cell
BUTLER COUNTY —El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) inmate Blade A. Floyd, 24, died Thursday, July 18, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Floyd was found unresponsive in his cell. Staff and EMS administered life-saving measures but were unable to revive him. The cause of...
Jury: Man guilty in the murder of 16-year-old Kansas boy
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A jury has convicted a Kansas man in the deadly shooting of a teen in 2023. According to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office, 25-year-old Rico Brown of Valley Center is guilty of first degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Elrecus Nolan, Jr. of Wichita. Just...
Trump releases doctor report following assassination attempt
NEW YORK— One week after a gunman's attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, the public has an update on his health. On Saturday, Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who was Donald Trump's White House physician, released a report that details the extent of his injuries, what treatment the Republican presidential nominee received in the hospital, and whether there may be any long-term effects on his health.
Read doctor's Saturday update on Biden's COVID recovery
WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas. On Saturday, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, provided an update on Biden's recovery. The president's diagnosis comes amid intense scrutiny of his health and stamina after a disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump...
Police make arrest ID woman who died after assault at Kan. home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a fatal domestic incident and have made an arrest. Just before 6a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 Block of SW Western Avenue in Topeka on the report of a Domestic Disturbance, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell. First responders found Dedra...
Trump, reports "very good phone call" with Ukraine President
NEW YORK —Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call Friday regarding the ongoing War with Russia and the possibility of Future Peace Negotiations. On his social media page, Trump wrote, " President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and I had a very good phone...
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