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City of Haven seeking Municipal Court judge
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking applicants for Municipal Court Judge. Linked is their request for qualifications, which includes, but is not limited to:. 1. Resident of the State of Kansas. 2. Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 3....
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 23-25)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Wichita Dinner Table. The city’s newest online talk show covering all things...
Animal welfare group takes aim at Senate D33 candidate Gwartney
A Washington D.C. animal welfare group has criticized state Senate candidate Shelley Gwartney for accepting an endorsement from a state commission alleged to be a cockfighting PAC. Animal Wellness Action urged Republican primary voters to “reject Gwartney in her quest for that seat because of her full-throated acceptance and touting...
This Week in Sapulpa History: “The largest liquor and gambling crackdown in several years”
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. There have been many stories of Sapulpa and Creek County being known for its vices of liquor and gambling. Many of these stories took place in the time of the outlaw eras, of pre-state to the 1910s. And other stories of liquor and gambling took place during the prohibition era, of the 1920s to mid-1930s. But most of the stories involved raids.
Show Review: Dave Hause at Spaceship Earth Coffee in McAlester, OK
As I’ve gotten older, sometimes when I go to shows I wish they’d sell coffee to keep me going throughout the show. It’s been done before, Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ used to sell coffee drinks during their Summer shows, and very rare other venues have too. Obviously, it isn’t a big selling point at a show, but for me, drinking coffee and listening to music go together perfectly. Seeing a show and getting coffee during a band’s set couldn’t be better, and that is exactly what happened in McAlester, OK during Dave Hause’s set on Saturday.
Investigators attempt to identify deceased individual pulled from KC lake
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Investigators continue to attempt to identify a deceased individual who was pulled from the Wyandotte County Lake over the weekend. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office says that around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, emergency crews were called to the Wyandotte Co. Lake with reports of a possible drowning.
Medicine Lodge records hottest temperature in U.S.
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Weather Service said Medicine Lodge reached 115 degrees as of 7 p.m. on Saturday. The high temperature made the Kansas town the hottest city in the contiguous United States. The highest temperature of 121 degrees was recorded in Kansas in 1936 during the Dust...
Holton man charged with 3 Topeka murders accepts deal by pleading guilty to 1
Kyle J. Tyler, 33, of Holton, has pleaded no contest to three charges in exchange for the dismissal of the four other charges he faced regarding last year's Topeka fire deaths of his girlfriend and their two children Tyler entered that plea Thursday in Shawnee County District Court on charges linked to the Jan. 20, 2023, fire at 916 S.W. Warren Ave. that killed Genny L. Fitzpatrick, 30, Peyton L. Tyler, 9, and Kourtney K. Tyler,...
KCK police officers find 1 man dead, 1 man injured at overnight shooting call
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City, Kansas, police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left one person dead. According to KCKPD, the shooting happened in the 800 block of Washington Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 24. Responding officers were initially sent to the 900 block where they found...
First appearance ahead Monday for Emporia woman charged with drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
A first court appearance is coming Monday for an Emporia woman accused of distributing methamphetamine, endangering a child and other charges. Anissa Gardner-Lagg, age 21, was arrested Thursday by Emporia Police. She was charged Friday with single counts of distributing a small amount of meth and possessing marijuana, meth and paraphernalia. She also has one count of aggravated child endangerment for allegedly causing a child under the age of 18 to be in an environment where she either knew or should have known illegal drug activity was underway.
Newton animal shelter trying to find home for blind ‘No-Face’ cat
NEWTON, Kan. (KAKE) - An animal shelter in Newton is helping a unique furry friend find his forever home. The Caring Hands Humane Society says “No-Face” a black domestic shorthair came to their shelter as a stray. While not a lot is known about him, the shelter says...
Dangerous Heat Wave Hits Eastern Oklahoma with Heat Index up to 109°F
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma remains under a heat advisory today, with widespread heat index values expected to range from 105°F to 109°F. The advisory, in effect from noon to 9 p.m., covers much of the region, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, and Muskogee. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as the extreme heat continues.
Chisholm Trail Days celebrates Abilene’s Wild West Heritage Aug. 30-31
Abilene, recognized as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns in America, will host its annual Chisholm Trail Days on August 30-31, 2024, at the historic Old Abilene Town. This two-day event commemorates and celebrates the town’s role in the Wild West era, marking the first shipment of cattle from Abilene to eastern markets—a key moment in its history as one of the final destinations of the Chisholm Trail.
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