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Fireworks destroyed Kansas park restroom
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating vandalism at a park in Derby. The restroom at Hand Park, 633, South Lakeview Drive in Derby is "victim to some overzealous Fourth of July celebrations." the city parks department shared on social media." "It seems someone mistook our facilities for a fireworks...
TMP-Marian hires new activities director
Drew Labertew was selected to lead Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr/Sr High activities after the position opened in early June. “When [outgoing AD] James Harris indicated that he wanted to return to the PE classroom, it created a late opening that required us to seek potential replacements right away,” TMP-M principal Chad Meitner said. “When we quickly garnered strong candidates, I breathed a lot easier. Drew is a rising star that will fit right in as a leader of TMP-M’s proud traditions and programs.”
Police ask for help to ID man in Kan. "breach of privacy" incident
JOHNSON COUNTY —The Overland Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying man in a breach of privacy incident. The incident occurred March 25 at Nieman and W. 95th Street in Overland Park, according to a statement from police. Police believe the person of interest may...
Successful start to cashless tolls on the Kansas Turnpike
The Kansas Turnpike is now cashless and tolls are no longer being collected on the roadway. To complete the conversion process, account information is being migrated into the new system, DriveKS. During this time, KTA’s customer service centers are closed and self-service platforms are unavailable. We’ll be ready to help again, beginning July 8.
Sheriff: Man dies 3 days after Kansas City shooting
KANSAS CITY —A man wounded in a weekend shooting in Kansas City has died. On Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of SW Boulevard in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. Officers located a 20-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot...
Fort Hays State signs five-year agreement with Nike/BSN Sports
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University Athletics signed a five-year agreement partnering with BSN Sports and Nike. BSN Sports is a supplier of Nike apparel and equipment and will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider to Fort Hays State University Athletics. The deal began on July 1, 2024.
🤼♀️ FHSU women announce 15 signings for 2024-25 season
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State women's wrestling head coach Alijah Jeffrey announced the signing of 15 newcomers for the upcoming season. The program heads into its first official season of team competition in 2024-25. The program started in 2023-24 when all of the individuals on the team were allowed to compete unattached in tournaments, but they redshirted to retain their season of eligibility.
Judge sides with Kan., stops Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by Kansas and 15 other Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge James Cain, Jr. sided with...
KDHE: Boil water advisory issued for McCracken in Rush County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of McCracken public water supply system located in Rush County. The advisory took effect on July 3, 2024, and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.
Boil water advisory rescinded for Nicodemus Township, Graham County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Nicodemus Township - public water supply system located in Graham County. The advisory was issued because of line break causing loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may put the system at risk for bacterial contamination.
Kan. man who killed 8-year-old daughter will learn his fate
SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man with a previous abuse conviction is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday afternoon for the violent beating death of his 8-year-old daughter. In March, Thomas Gatewood, 52, Wichita, plead no contest to first-degree murder, kidnapping, aggravated battery, abuse of a child, rape, criminal sodomy, aggravated endangering of a child aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Wild West Festival Schedule
General Admission and Concessions open at 5:30 p.m. VIP Access opens at 6 p.m. 10 to 10:30 p.m., south of Hays,183 Bypass and Golf Course Road, Hays,. General Admission and Concessions open at 5:30 p.m. VIP Access opens at 6 p.m. Jake Dunworth. 5:35-6:30 p.m. Savanna Chestnut. 7:30-9 p.m. Sawyer...
Biden Admin.: Doctors must now provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.
Read the settlement: Kan. largest school district discriminated against Black students
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include...
Police ask for home camera video to catch Kan. bank robbery suspect
DOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and asking neighbors in a certain area to check home cameras as the search continues for the suspect. Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Bank of America at 900 Ohio Street in Lawrence, after a bank robbery was reported, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.
U.S. Rep. Mann's addresses immigration, national debt in Hays
U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, answered questions at his town hall in Hays. He discussed local, state, and national issues related to the Biden Administration. Held at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St., it was one of the 11 town halls Mann hosted as part of his annual 60-county Mann Listening Tour.
🎥Road reopened after cleanup of Kansas oil spill
BARBER COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Transportation opened Kansas Highway 2 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Barber County Emergency Management. The road was closed for cleanup from a large oil spill. ----------------------------- BARBER COUNTY — Environmental services started the clean up on Kansas 2 after a large oil spill...
K-25 resurfacing to start in Rawlins County
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on the entirety of K-25 in Rawlins County starting Wednesday, July 3. Crews will first mill and overlay the 17 miles south of Atwood between the Thomas County line and the U.S. 36 junction. Upon completion of the south portion, work will continue north from the U.S. 36 junction to the Nebraska border on the remaining 13 miles.
Heartland Community Foundation Awards $126,829 in Grants to Local Organizations
The Heartland Community Foundation recently awarded $126,829.85 to local organizations in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego County during our spring/summer grant cycle. In total, the community foundation helped fund 42 projects -- including 12 that were fully funded and 28 that were partially funded. Grant dollars were awarded from the foundation’s...
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