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Jill Ward and David Hickman: Get to know the Wichita-area primary candidates
Two conservative candidates — Jill Ward and David Hickman — are running for a Kansas House seat after the retirement of longtime state Rep. Brenda Landwehr. Landwehr was first elected in 1997 and stayed in office until 2012. She then returned to office in 2017. But her possible replacements in the Republican primary have little to no political experience. The winner of the primary takes on John Burke in the general election this November.
Report: Police force on Black Tulsans far exceeds representation in city
Tulsa police use non-lethal force on Black people far more than anyone else in the city, but TPD officials argue there is legitimacy to when officers choose to use force. The department's 2023 annual report shows 371 verified uses of force during arrests. 176 of these — 48.2% — were on Black people. This rate is more than triple Tulsa's Black population of roughly 15%, though the numbers mirror national statistics.
Metallica Scholars Initiative now in all 50 states
Eighteen community colleges are joining the ranks of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the popular workforce development effort created by the rock band Metallica to assist community college students. With the addition of the sixth cohort, 60 colleges in all 50 states now participate in the initiative managed by All Within...
Woman faces first-degree murder after domestic dispute turns deadly
TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A woman is facing first-degree murder after a deadly stabbing Sunday afternoon. Tulsa Police said the victim, 28-year-old Terry Whited, flagged down an officer Sunday around 4 p.m. near E Virgin Street and N Quaker Avenue. Whited told police he'd been stabbed. He was taken...
Experts disagree on cause of Oklahoma’s rising rents
Housing shortages and rising rents go hand-in-hand with supply-demand economics. When supply is low and demand is high, one can reasonably assume costs will rise. Rising rents in Oklahoma have led to a surge in evictions. Oklahoma City is on track to top last year’s 17,868 eviction filings, and Tulsa is trending toward the same numbers as 2023.
Broken Arrow Police Identify Shooter In Triple-Murder-Suicide
Broken Arrow Police have identified the shooter in an apparent murder-suicide in Broken Arrow. According to BAPD, 26-year-old Jacob Haas fatally shot his 21-year-old brother, 76-year-old grandfather, and 55-year-old aunt. Police report that autopsy findings indicate Haas died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound but added that the official report is still pending.
ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver
Oklahoma energy company ONEOK plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand in that region. The project involves the construction ... Read More » The post ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Deadly shooting at Econo Lodge Motel in Pryor, suspect in custody
PRYOR, OKLA. (KTUL) — Pryor Creek Police are investigating after a deadly shooting at an Econo Lodge Motel. Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday and found a man with at least two gunshot wounds to his upper body. Witnesses said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Afton town leaders appoint new police chief, judge and court clerk
AFTON, Okla. – For the first time in three months, Afton city leaders held a town meeting after swearing in their newest board member, Shasta Waggoner. The three-member board voted to convene for an executive session to discuss the employment of a town employee. The board returned 45 minutes and took no action.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Pleasantview business commemorating 10 years
PLEASANTVIEW, Kan. — Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore is celebrating 10 years of Ryan and Glenda Yoder owning the store on Saturday, July 27. Along with celebrating the 10 years they will be holding a Customer Appreciation event. It will be filled with fun things for families to do.
July known for hottest days ever in Missouri and Arkansas
JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — So far this summer, dangerous heat has made weather headlines across America as multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures into the triple digits throughout much of the nation. When it comes to record-setting heat, the month of July is typically where you’ll find it. In fact, much of the U.S. has its hottest […]
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