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Former Kan. school employee accused of child sex crimes
JOHNSON COUNTY—A man who worked for over two dozen years in a Kansas school district is in jail on child sex crime allegations. On June 26, police arrested 43-year-old Jason Barrett on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties and furnishing alcohol to a minor for illicit purposes. The victim was under the age of 16 but over than 14, according to court records.
Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2024
This is day 11 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
Kan. sheriff's K9 helped catch man allegedly selling meth
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 9p.m. June 30, Sac and Fox Police and Brown County Sheriff's deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle which was disabled int he vicinity of 320th and Kestrel Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant. K-9 Carla indicated...
US will pay Moderna $176 million for new mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) —The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. The funds are targeted for release...
Father and son arrested in Kansas apartment complex killing
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita have arrested a man and his father. Just after 11a.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a call reporting a shooting at the Rockborough apartment complex, 202 N Rock Road in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. First responders...
Arson fire under investigation at SW Kansas home
FINNEY COUNTY —Fire officials in Finney County are investigating an arson fire. Just before 6 a.m. on Monday, the Garden City Fire Department was dispatched to the report of house fire 1027 N. Boots Road, Garden City, Kansas, according to a media release. Fire personnel identified a single-story home...
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth...
🏈 Hutch High alum named interim head coach at Utah State
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State announced Tuesday it’s firing football coach Blake Anderson after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. Nate Dreiling, who had been Utah State’s defensive coordinator and defensive ends...
Judge delays Trump’s sentencing after high court immunity ruling
NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case was postponed until at least September as the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The delay is a major reprieve for Trump, who had...
⚾ 2 Royals prospects to play in All-Star Futures Game
ARLINGTON, Tex. — Minor League Baseball revealed its rosters for the upcoming All-Star Futures Game, which will be played on Saturday, July 13 at Globe Life Field. The game features the top Minor League prospects in baseball competing in a seven-inning contest. The Kansas City Royals will have two...
⚾ Pasquantino, Lugo named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for June
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Pasquantino led all Royals with 19 RBI in the...
Kan. Air Force base completes nonstop, around-the-world KC-46 flight
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing put its global mission to the test by flying a KC-46 nonstop, around the world, June 29-July 1, according to a media release from the base. The flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A...
Maxey to return for interim post at TECH
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The TECH Board of Directors is pleased to inform the communities of Reno County that significant progress has been made in our search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search committee has diligently reviewed numerous candidates and has now narrowed the field to two exceptional individuals. Both candidates have been invited for second interviews and tours of the facilities beginning the third week in July.
Man who killed Kansas K9 officer is headed to prison
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for killing a Sedgwick County Sheriff's K9 officer. Kaylon Kirkwood, 25, Wichita, was sentenced to nearly 2 and one half years for battery of a law enforcement officer and and another year in jail for harming or killing the the K9, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Kansas Exporters Roundtable series next week in Hutchinson
TOPEKA, Kan. — The International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced it will begin a monthly Kansas Exporters Roundtable series in July. With three-quarters of potential customers located outside of the United States, Commerce will visit 12 cities across the state and offer assistance for small- to medium-sized Kansas companies.
Trump's sentencing may be delayed after Supreme Court ruling
NEW YORK (AP) —Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11...
Police: Kansas bank robbery suspect wore black beanie, mask
DOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and searching for a 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. Police are looking for a...
Hearing set for beginning of Atrium condemnation process
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After seeing a video of the inside of the Atrium Hotel property when it was inspected, the Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to set the public hearing date to begin the legal process that could result in the condemnation of the property. "The hearing...
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