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Police ID victim in deadly SW Kansas party stabbing
FINNEY COUNTY — Law enforcement in southwest Kansas are investigating a deadly stabbing at a party in Garden City and have made two arrests. Just before 3a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to report of a stabbing in the 2600 block of Chainey Street in Garden City, according to a media release.
WINKEL: Multitasking to mindfulness
If you’re the average American, you spend most of the day at work, and finding time to achieve any personal goals can seem daunting. In your “free time,” you may have kids to take care of, dinner to put on the table, or countless chores to get done. At the end of the day, you might not have much energy left to work on yourself.
US, allies prepare to defend Israel in 'multi-front war' with Iran
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is already in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as the United States and allies prepared to defend Israel from an expected counterstrike and prevent an even more destructive regional conflict.
⚾ Melendez pinch-hit homer in the 9th lifts Royals past Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning to rally the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Trailing 2-0 going into the top of the ninth, Hunter Renfroe and Freddy Fermin reached on singles with one out. Adam Frazier nearly hit a pinch-hit homer, but the ball curled foul and he flew out to center field.
DA: Young survivor showed courage testifying against her perpetrator
DOUGLAS COUNTY —A Kansas felon is going back to prison for child sex crimes. This week, George Joseph Burgess Jr., 45, was sentenced to serve 618 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for one count of rape followed by 25 years for a second rape conviction, according to Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez.
Kansas man accused of altercation that led to man's death
MONTGOMERY COUNTY —A Kansas man remains jailed for altercation that led to a man's death. On July 26, police issued a warrant for the arrest of 41-year-old Ryan J. McCullough of Neodesha in connection with the death of 63-year-old David L. Wintjen of Coffeyville, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
🏈 Chiefs Training Camp gives special teams unit chance to adapt to new kickoff rules
An adjustment this NFL season for fans, players and coaches alike will be to a new kickoff rule. People got their first look at the rule during Thursday's Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans. Chiefs Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub says he was excited to...
New blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's faster, more accurately
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s...
Kansas ACLU offers voter assistance hotline for primary and general elections
The ACLU of Kansas will provide a statewide voter assistance hotline for the 2024 primary and general elections, staffed by lawyers and on-site poll monitors to help voters with any issues or concerns. The hotline offers assistance in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tagalog. Voters...
Sheriff: Driver was traveling 71 mph over speed limit in Kansas
HAMILTON COUNTY—Law enforcement across Kansas continue to see more drivers traveling well above the posted speed limit. Despite a statewide campaign to crack down on excessive speeding. Last week, the Hamilton County Kansas Sheriff’s Office reported a traffic stop on Kansas 27 Highway where the driver was traveling 136...
Scammers target young adults on social media with fake check scam
Did you get a message on social from an “artist” asking to pay you for permission to paint your photo? It’s a scam. They don’t want to pay you — they want to take your money. Young adults report this scam begins with a direct...
AP-NORC Poll: Few trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump
Most Americans have doubts about the Secret Service's ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month's attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds. Only around 3 in 10 Americans are extremely or very confident that...
Exploring Kansas Outdoors: Gender neutrality in the great outdoors
With all the political upheaval right now, and with candidates’ policies from both sides being tossed around like so much manure from the spreader, I just can’t seem to get past some of the more liberal ideas. One that particularly vexes me is the substitution of “politically correct” pronouns in place of words and phrases that have been used for generations, like “mom and dad,” many of which are even Biblical.
KCPD: Man's death in April now ruled a homicide
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating another homicide in Kansas City. On April 19, police responded to a disturbance at 32nd and Brighton in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders found a man suffering from trauma. He was transported to the hospital where he...
Kansas v. Missouri stadium battle shows how states are reigniting border wars
Kansas may spend billions of dollars to lure pro sports teams from Missouri, just a few miles away. For decades, academic research has been clear: Taxpayers almost never get their money back on subsidized sports stadiums. And yet, over and over again, U.S. cities and states find themselves locked in...
LINK to hosts Splash into Prevention Awareness for substance, health on Thursday in Hays
Splash into Prevention Awareness, a youth event spotlighting substance use and mental health resources, will be at the Hays Aquatic Park Thursday. Hosted by Living Independently in Northwest Kansas, eight facilities will be at Hays Aquatic Park, 300 Main St., to introduce local services and offer an evening of swimming, games, and prizes.
Ellis County Fair: Community and relationships
The 2024 Ellis County fair was my third fair with the Cottonwood Extension District as either the 4-H program assistant or agent, however growing up in 4-H gives me a background of knowledge of what it takes to put on a county fair. I’m always in awe at the work...
K-State: Grazing cover crops benefits soil health in dryland systems, western KS
Kansas State University researchers have found that grazing cover crops can improve soil health in no-till dryland cropping systems, addressing a key concern for producers in water-limited environments like the central Great Plains. The study, conducted from 2018 to 2021 across three producer fields in central and western Kansas, found...
INSIGHT: Back to 2020?
“Are you better off than you were four years ago?”. It is no secret that President Biden is unpopular. In the 2023 Kansas Speaks poll, a whopping 62.8% of respondents were dissatisfied with Biden’s performance, versus 32.9% who were dissatisfied with fellow Democrat, Governor Laura Kelly. Widespread approval of Biden’s withdrawal is one of the few issues these days that bring Democrats, Republicans and independents together.
⚾🎧Larks claim first NBC World Series championship with win over Hutchinson Monarchs
WICHITA – The Hays Larks entered Saturday’s NBC World Series title game having never won a championship in six prior tries, but they finally broke through, rallying from down three early to beat the defending champion Hutchinson Monarchs 7-3 Saturday at Eck Stadium in Wichita. After a scoreless...
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