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DA rules on Kansas high school baseball animal cruelty case
SEDGWICK COUNTY —In April, USD 262 Valley Center suspended the schools baseball season due to an investigation of alleged animal cruelty after a chicken was killed on the baseball field at the high school before a game, according to the Valley Center Department of Public Safety. A school employee contacted a school resource officer about the incident.
Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday to the Secret Service director compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
KCPD: Victim dies when dragged by suspect in carjacking
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal carjacking in Kansas City. Just after 1p.m. Wednesday, a suspect was attempting to steal a white Ford F350 in the 2900 Block of Paseo in Kansas City, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The owner attempted to stop the suspect from...
🎥Trump vice presidential pick talks Appalachian ties in speech at RNC
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn't the first time he had shared his personal story. Long before he was a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance rose...
Hays Lions: Community misunderstood, withdraws request for name change at Rupp Park
Hays Lions continues to celebrate 100 years of service in community. The Hays Lion Club has withdrawn a request to add its name to Daniel G. Rupp Park, 33rd and Skyline, after members say a misunderstanding sparked public outcry. Priscilla Hunt, a longtime Lions member and former president, proposed adding...
Fairground Road to temporarily close
Fairground Road west of the U.S. 183 bypass will be closed to traffic starting Monday, July 22, through Monday, Aug. 5. The closure is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s project to reconstruct the U.S. 183 bypass and I-70 interchange at Exit 157 near Hays. No detour will...
Colby Multi-Purpose Arena, Equestrian Center Star Bond Project approved
The Colby Multi-Purpose Arena and Equestrian Center Star Bond project took a step forward on Tuesday July 2nd when the city council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Funding Agreement for the proposed project. Mike Woofter, representing Colby Investment Group (Developer), stated “while we’re still early in the process, reaching this agreement with the city demonstrates their excitement of the development”.
MADORIN: Recollecting the summer of tomato twister
Growing vegetables and flowers in Western Kansas requires hope comparable to a child’s faith in Santa Claus. Those who believe harvest scores of succulent vegetables and fruits. Each spring gardeners across this region devour seed catalogues and visit garden stores to build a gambler’s hope that this year will deliver untold riches.
$230M U.S. military built Gaza pier is permanently shut down
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission that has been fraught with repeated weather and security problems that limited how much food and other supplies could get to starving Palestinians. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper,...
⚾ Fast start lifts Larks past Bee Jays
LIBERAL – The Hays Larks raced out to an early lead then held off several Liberal rallies and beat the Bee Jays 9-7 Wednesday night at Brent Gould Field to move within a half-game of first place in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League. The Larks (24-8, 19-6 RMBL) scored...
Kansas City man charged in attack on his girlfriend's children
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces felony Assault in the 1st Degree and other charges as a result of the stabbings this week of two juveniles in a Kansas City residence, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Gabriel Martinez, 26, faces Assault 1st Degree, an A...
Prominent House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw
WASHINGTON (AP) — California Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the party pushed ahead with plans for a virtual vote to formally make Biden its nominee in the first week of August. The...
Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Kan. boy safe, suspect in custody
KANSAS CITY — The Amber Alert for a missing Kansas boy is canceled, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. At 8:06 p.m., law enforcement confirmed 2-year-old Jaxon was found safe in Missouri. Darryl Livingston Jr. is now in custody, according to Kansas City, Kansas police. -------------- KANSAS CITY,...
Kansas felon was selling meth from his home
TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Christian Michael Woodruff, 33, of Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to...
Read note from Biden's doctor: President tests positive for COVID
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” including “general malaise” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware,...
⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks wrap up series at Liberal
The Hays Larks close out their regular season matchup against the Liberal Bee Jays Wednesday on the road in Liberal. Hays is a game and a half behind the Bee Jays in the race for the RMBL title. First pitch is set for for 7 p.m at Brent Gould Field...
Kansas woman hospitalized after semi overturns
SCOTT COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Wednesday in Scott County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Kenworth semi driven by Maxine L. Briggs, 63, Scott City, was eastbound on Road 40 one mile east of U.S. 83. The vehicle veered off the road to the left and overturned.
Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
Law enforcement reports alleged attempted abduction of girls in Colby
COLBY—On Tuesday, the Thomas County Sheriff's Office and the Colby Police Department both received reports of an attempted abduction of two juvenile females playing together in Colby. Information gathered from the reporting parties indicates that on Tuesday evening between 4 and 6:30 p.m., a white male driving a black...
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