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⚾ Wenceel Pérez's single in the 11th lifts Tigers to win over Royals
DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez singled with two out in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied three times to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night. The Tigers trailed in the ninth, 10th and 11th innings, and ended a five-game losing streak. Kansas City had won five straight.
Kansas man killed victim and took his bicycle
SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for killing a man and stealing the victim's bicycle in a Wichita park in 2021. This week, Judge David Dahl sentenced 23-year-old Derek Zamzow to life in prison for the shooting death and bike theft of 32-year-old Jason Huber, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
⚾ Bobby Witt Jr. named American League Player of the Month for July
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today that Bobby Witt Jr. has been named American League Player of the Month for July. He’s the 12th different Royals player (17th instance) to win American League Player of the Month, and the first since Billy Butler in September 2009. Witt Jr. is the first Royals shortstop to win the honor.
Kan. driver made illegal U-turn in front of fire-EMS SUV on way to a call
OSAGE COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Osage County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 GMC Sierra driven by Clinton W Fagen, 45, Shawnee, Kansas, was westbound on Kansas 31 just west of S Jordan. The driver pulled to the right shoulder...
Woman admits kidnapping, killing a pregnant Arkansas woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting in court that she kidnapped and killed a pregnant Arkansas woman in what prosecutors say was an attempt to claim her baby. Amber Waterman, 44, of Pineville, Missouri, pleaded guilty this...
Park Service asking public for info following Yellowstone geyser explosion
West Yellowstone, Montana—The National Park Service is working to get the attention of "all citizen scientists" following the geyser explosion last month. Yellowstone and Geological Survey are seeking information regarding the hydrothermal explosion event that took place in Biscuit Basin on July 23, 2024. Who can help: · People...
Popular bison at Kansas zoo has died
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved animals, the 18-year-old American Bison, “Norman.” A well-known resident in the community and the Zoo, the male bison was humanely euthanized due to complications with long-term health issues. Dan and Shirley...
U.S. sues TikTok for 'massive' privacy violations of kids under 13
WASHINGTON (AP) —The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The complaint, filed together with the Federal Trade Commission in a California federal court, comes as the...
KBI: Silver Alert for a missing Kansas man
HARPER COUNTY —The Kansas Bureau of Investigation issued a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper, Kansas, man. David L. Reese, 73, is believed to be driving a white Chevy Silverado bearing Kansas tag 885NEW. Reese was last seen on Thursday evening, Aug. 1, but investigators believe he was...
KCPD looking for help to locate road-rage shooting suspect
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a road-rage shooting. Just after 4a.m. onn July 21, someone shot into the silver vehicle near 16th and Lawn in Kansas City, according to a social media report from Kansas City Police. The driver was injured. Assault detectives are searching for the suspect....
Simone Biles captures her 7th Olympic gold by winning vault
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles earned her seventh Olympic gold medal by soaring to victory in the women's vault final at the Paris Games on Saturday. The 27-year-old Biles averaged 15.300 for her signature Yurchenko double pike and Cheng vaults to claim a second gold on the event eight years after she triumphed in Rio de Janeiro.
Anniversary of historic Kansas abortion rights vote highlights lingering political gap
OVERLAND PARK — Advocacy organizations with diametrically opposing views on abortion rights Friday marked the two-year anniversary of Kansas voters’ rejection of an anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution by offering distinct perspectives on the aftermath of that landslide decision. The Republican-led Kansas Legislature had worked with anti-abortion...
Police ID Kansas man who died after crash into a house
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal crash into a house on Thursday in Topeka have identified the man who died as 36-year-old Troy L. Fields, Jr. of Topeka, according to police spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Just after 11:30p.m. Thursday, first responders found a vehicle that struck a home...
US sending fighter jet squadron to boost military presence in Mideast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said Friday, beefing up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies and safeguard U.S. troops.
Redevelopment, business growth north of I-70 planned by Hays auto dealer
JTL Leasing (Lewis Auto Group) has purchased two tracts near the intersection of East 41st Street and Sherman Avenue. Lewis plans to utilize the existing building at 655 E. 41st St., formerly Vernie’s Toys 4 Trux, for a mechanic/service shop and to build a structure in the vacant lot across the street to the west.
Ellis, northwest Kansas counties receive monies for Rural Opportunity Zone marketing
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties, including Ellis County, in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. Ellis County will receive $10,000. The funds are intended to help counties market the unique...
Local La Leche League invites moms to learn about breastfeeding during national awareness month
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the La Leche League of the Western Plains, along with the Ellis County Breastfeeding Coalition, is inviting mothers, mothers-to-be and their supporters to a breastfeeding awareness event from 10 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 14 in Massey Park, 17th and Allen, Hays. Refreshments will be served.
CAMPBELL: Wheat streak mosaic virus: control of volunteer wheat is crucial
During this past season, we have seen widespread wheat streak mosaic virus across the state. Because of this, abundant curl mites will be active in the state. Producers should be vigilant about volunteer management between now and planting. Recent moisture may lead to higher levels of volunteer wheat emergence in the coming weeks.
⚾ Salvador Perez homers and doubles and Royals rout Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Salvador Perez had three hits, including a home run, and the Kansas City Royals won their fifth straight by routing Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Friday night. Cole Ragans (8-7) held the Tigers to two runs on two hits in 5 2/3 innings....
Enter to win Coors Light Chill Ride UTV today Ole 40 Express
The next chance to become a finalist for the COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is set for Saturday, August 3. Visit Ole 40 Express from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your chance to enter. The COORS LIGHT CHILL RIDE UTV GIVEAWAY is courtesy of A & A Coors,...
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