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UPDATE: 14-year-old arrested after stabbing at Manhattan High
Update (8/16/24) @ 6:20 p.m. – In a letter sent out to parents, USD 383 officials said that the 14-year-old moved aggressively towards two male staff members and attacked them with scissors. RCPD and EMS were then called to Manhattan High where they quickly arrested the suspect and provided...
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
Shawnee Mission School District hires specialists to tackle attendance trends
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Kids not showing up for class has been an ongoing problem for decades, but following the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has only gotten worse. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District reported 21 percent of their students as chronically absent.
Clay Center Zoo Adds Unique New Residents, Patagonian Cavies
The Clay Center Zoo has recently welcomed the arrival of some Patagonian Cavies to the zoo. Cavies, also known as Maras, are the fourth largest rodent species in the world, native to the arid grasslands of central and southern Argentina. With their long legs and large ears, these furry rodents...
Wyandotte County, KCK adopt revenue-neutral budget for 2025
It was decided to pursue a revenue-neutral budget in June, providing the Unified Government the opportunity to pay off accrued debt. The price of that new budget was to cut down the public safety budget, meaning that Sheriff’s officers, firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers will see a reduction in overtime.
TRM shares research on prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in people who are homeless
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Addressing homelessness means more than giving a person a meal and a place to sleep. It’s addressing why someone is in the situation in order to help them move past it. Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries recently conducted research that offers insight into the “whys.” Executive...
Lenexa city staff recommend permit denial for homeless services center
According to a release on the city's website, and a statement from reStart, city staff will recommend the denial of the special use permit, which would turn a La Quinta Inn into a homeless center.
Manhattan Doctor competes in National Pop-A-Shot competition
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Via Christi Emergency Medicine Doctor Kurt Dickson is a man of many talents. Dickson is a world-class swimmer, having swam at Brigham Young University. In 1987, Dickson won the award for the BYU student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Since then, Dickson has won over...
Rece Davis Picks Surprise Big 12 Team as No. 4 Seed in the College Football Playoff
The Big 12 may be headed for the most unpredictable season in recent college football memory, so the predictions from the experts are all over the map. There are at least half a dozen teams that believe they can win the Big 12, if not more. And one of those six is getting some love from an ESPN favorite.
Get Down in T-Town organizers join the 27 News Morning Show ahead of event
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News’ Matthew Johnstone gets the low down on the Get Down in T-Town event happening Saturday, Aug. 17 at Evergy Plaza with S.J. Hazim and Cash Melly. The event will have a variety of activities for kids and live music later in the evening. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, you can bring your […]
Marion prosecutor, wary of liability, wrote self-serving memos after raid on Kansas newspaper
By: Sherman SmithKansas Reflector Marion County Attorney Joel Ensey received immediate advice from the special prosecutor who later cleared police in the raid TOPEKA —…
Feds accuse motorcycle club members of crimes in Kan. and Mo.
KANSAS CITY— Eighteen members and associates of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs, according to the United State's Attorney. A law enforcement operation conducted Thursday resulted in 15 arrests along...
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