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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...
Kansas officers discover 2,000 altered retail gift cards
JOHNSON COUNTY —Earlier this month, members of the Lenexa Police Department's Directed Patrol Unit were patrolling hotels in the area of 95th Street and I-35 highway in Lenexa, according to a social media report. Officers contacted an individual from out of state parked at one of the hotels and...
Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has died
WASHINGTON (AP) —Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in...
KCPD: Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car
KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. Friday in Kansas City. A motorcycle was westbound on Parvin Road, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino, A car was eastbound and turning left onto Belmont Ave when the motorcycle struck the passenger front fender. The motorcyclist was ejected and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to DiMartino.
Longest-held wrongly incarcerated woman known in the U.S. is free
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri’s attorney general to keep her behind bars. Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after...
🎤 Hays City Commission says no to Ellis County Historical Society increased funding request
Hays city commissioners said no Thursday to the Ellis County Historical Society's request for doubled city funding in 2025. In an appearance before the commission last month, executive director Amanda Rupp presented the group's request, one of nine nonprofit groups asking for city funds. The historical society requested $42,272, slightly...
U.S. 281 resurfacing to start in Osborne County
The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 281 in Osborne County on Monday, July 22. Project work will consist of a chip seal on 16.5 miles of pavement starting near County Road 412 and ending at the south city limits in Osborne. Traffic through the areas where crews are actively working will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for delays of 15 minutes or less during daylight hours.
New Age Industrial unveils Flavor Station Mobile Condiment Carts
NORTON – New Age Industrial Corp. celebrates a successful unveiling of its award-winning Flavor Station Mobile Condiment Carts at the 2024 School Nutrition Association (SNA) Annual National Conference held in Boston, MA on July 15, 2024. Live Recognition at SNA 2024 & Collaboration Behind the Innovation. The Flavor Station...
CAMPBELL: Can dry soils affect anhydrous ammonia applications in Kansas?
In drier years I get this question. When the soil is dry, will it be able to hold anhydrous ammonia or will some or most of the ammonia be lost shortly after application?. There are three factors that come into play when applying anhydrous ammonia to dry soils. Chemical -...
⚾ Stokes grand slam leads Larks past Cougars
HAYS – Taber Stokes hit a grand slam to highlight a five run fourth inning and led the Hays Larks to a 9-4 win over the Denver Cougars in the opening game of their three-game series Friday night at Larks Park. With the win, the Larks moved into a...
⚾ Witt's 17th home run lifts the Royals over the White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Friday night. Witt drove Chris Flexen’s inside fastball above the left field bullpen for his 17th homer...
Kan. man accused of throwing explosive on woman's porch
ATCHISON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage after an explosion at a home in Atchison. At 8:30p.m. on Monday, police responded to the 1700 block Chestnut to investigate a report of an explosion, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. When officers arrived at the home., police was determined...
Suspect does handstand during Kan. DUI traffic stop
JOHNSON COUNTY —During a driving under the influence traffic stop near 75th Street and Nieman Road this week, a suspect surprised officers by performing a handstand instead of raising his leg, according to a social media report from the Shawnee, Kansas Police Department. "While this incident may seem amusing,...
KCPD needs help to ID man who may have info about deadly shooting
KANSAS CITY —Detectives are asking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual who police believe may have information regarding a homicide that occurred on on June 17, 2023 in the 6700 block of Richmond Avenue in Kansas City, according to a social media report from KCPD. Please...
⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks host Denver Cougars
The Hays Larks begin their final homestand of the season as they welcome to town the Denver Cougars for the first of three games Friday night at Larks Park. Hays enters the weekend a half behind the Bee Jays in the race for the RMBL title. First pitch is set...
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