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Kansas Man Charged 7 Years After Fatally Shooting Teen Refugee: Key Breakthroughs and Family’s Response
Kansas Man Charged with Murder in 7-Year-Old Cold Case of Teen Refugee. Breakthrough in Kansas: Man Charged for 2017 Fatal Shooting of Teen Refugee. Seven years after the tragic killing of 15-year-old December Htoo a Kansas man has been charged with murder bringing a significant breakthrough in a cold case that had long troubled the community, according to the published article of TRUE CRIME NEWS. Luis Samano now 24 faces charges of felony murder and attempted aggravated robbery for the fatal shooting that occurred at the Maple Hill Laundromat in Kansas City. At the time of the incident on November 18, 2017 Htoo a sophomore at JC Harmon High School and a refugee from Myanmar was closing up the laundromat where he worked. Despite the absence of witnesses and surveillance footage the Kansas City Police Department announced the pivotal development on July 18 crediting persistent investigative efforts for the progress. The case took a turn in 2021 when officers from the Lenexa Police Department recovered a firearm that matched the shell casings found at the crime scene. Investigators traced the gun back to its owner who implicated Samano in the shooting.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/24)
BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, no bond set. BOOKED: Jesse Pribble on Barton County District Court warrant for Violation of Kansas Offender Registration Act x4, bond set at $50,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.
Researchers and leaders in agriculture participate in precision agriculture demonstration
CLAY CENTER, Kan. (WIBW) - Researchers and leaders in agriculture from more than 40 nations visited Manhattan this week to learn the latest significant research and information on precision agriculture at the International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA). The conference is in partnership with the International Society of Precision Agriculture...
Woman, 18, arrested in connection with attempted robbery in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was arrested this week in connection with an incident in which a female was shot earlier this year in Manhattan, authorities said. The arrested woman was identified as Laynie Perez, 18, of Manhattan. According to Riley County Police officials, Perez was arrested around 9...
Rainbow awarded $653,256 from the State of Kansas for BAG 4 Grant to Connect 99 Homes in Rural Troy and Wathena
Everest, Kansas, July 19, 2024 -- Rainbow is proud to announce they have been awarded $653,526 from the State of Kansas as part of their Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) fund. Rainbow was one of the 12 Internet service providers to be awarded funds from this $10 million round of BAG grants.
Salina man dead after exchanging gunfire with police and state troopers
One man is dead after Salina police officers and troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol exchanged gunfire with him Wednesday evening. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is conducting the investigation of the shooting, officers were dispatched at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to 544 N. 12th St. in Salina after learning a man with a felony warrant was at the location. ...
Taking applications for opening seat on Barton CC Board of Trustees
At the end of June, Don Learned publicly announced his resignation from the Barton Community College Board of Trustees due to moving to Texas later this summer. At Monday’s board meeting, Chairman Mike Johnson said the college is still accepting applications to fill Learned’s remaining term which ends Dec. 31, 2025. Interested individuals can submit an application by Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.
Topeka man arrested in connection to starting central Topeka house fire
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested in connection to starting central Topeka house fire. According to Topeka Fire Department, an Investigation Unit responded to a fire at 1305 SW Western Ave. and later determined it was an incendiary fire. On Thursday, July 25, as a result of...
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