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Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
Students react to the closing of D.P. Dough in Aggieville
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to remove unverified statements that were included in its print version. Since its opening as Calios in 2018, D.P. Dough’s famous calzones, wings and cheese stix made it a fan-favorite in Aggieville because of its late hours and close proximity to the bars. However, after a temporary closure last semester, the business permanently closed over the summer.
‘Hey, can I play with you guys?’ Royals’ Salvador Perez joins kids for a Wiffle ball game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even on his day off, Royals catcher Salvador Perez can’t say no to a game — especially if it’s Wiffle ball with a bunch of kids. The nine-time All-Star was driving through a neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday when he spotted some kids playing in a backyard. Perez stopped the car, jumped out and asked: “Hey, can I play with you guys?”
Junction City student catches 42-inch catfish
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City student, Grayson Silver, recently caught a 42-inch catfish while fishing with his family at Homer’s Pond in Junction City. Silver is a third-grader at Westwood Elementary and has now qualified to receive the Master Angler Award from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep set for Saturday in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The annual Community Baby Shower on Safe Sleep for Shawnee County is set for this weekend in Topeka. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 S.W. East Circle Drive. Organizers said the Community Health Improvement...
Woman dies after minivan, semi crash on Kansas highway
JOHNSON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 7p.m. Saturday in Johnson County. The crash involving a minivan and a semi-truck occurred in area of East Old 56 Highway and South Lone Elm Road in Olathe, according to Olathe Police Sergeant John Moncayo. First responders observed found...
Kansas man hospitalized after rear-end crash
SHERMAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Saturday in Sherman County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Chrysler Town & Country driven by Domingo Perez, 79, Kanorado, was westbound on. Old U.S. Highway 24 at County Road 5. The van rear-ended a trailer pulled by 2016 Ford F550 driven by Taylor Thomas Scott, 23, Burlington, Colorado.
CFB analyst surprisingly chooses Kansas football to represent Big 12 in CFP
Aside from the two most recent college football seasons, the past 15 years or so have not been too kind to Kansas Jayhawks fans. Fans have endured the lowest of the lows, but those who stuck with the program are now being rewarded generously. Everything is coming together thanks to head coach Lance Leipold.
Community clothing give-away at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - A Community Clothing Give-Away will take place on Saturday, August 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 102 W. Jackson in Pittsburg, across from Taco Bell.
Oakland Pool reopens for the community with a ribbon cutting
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After months of hard work, the Oakland pool opened its gates for families and their kiddos to enjoy this weekend. The Shawnee County Parks and Rec cut the ribbon there with some of the kids. Shawnee County and Topeka officials gave brief remarks on the $4...
Judge grants final approval of settlement in Wichita gang list lawsuit
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A federal judge has approved a proposed settlement resolving a class action lawsuit against the Wichita Police Department for its gang list. The federal lawsuit was filed in 2021 by Progeny, a local juvenile justice group. According to the lawsuit, WPD's gang list includes 5,200 people, 1,700 active members, 3,000 inactive, and 221 gang associates. The suit claimed police target people on the list with frequent stops and searches over minor traffic violations. It also says there's a minimum bail of $50,000 if charged with a violent crime.
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