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Motorcyclist jailed after chase that ended at Kan. golf course
HARVEY COUNTY —One person was taken into custody after trying to flee law enforcement on a motorcycle Tuesday night, according to a media release from Harvey County. Just before 10:30p.m., a Harvey County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop the motorcycle as it traveled on Interstate 135 just south of the SE 36th Street exit south of Newton. The motorcycle did not have a license plate displayed.
Guilty plea: NBA player banned for life bet on his team to lose
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Jontay Porter on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that got him banned from the league earlier this year. The former Toronto Raptors center entered the plea at his...
Kansas 4-H names state project award winners
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized more than two dozen youth as state project award winners. Sarah Maass, state leader for the Kansas 4-H program, said “being a state project winner indicates prior excellence and points to (youth’s) future potential.”. “Youth must...
Kan. GOP lawmakers help pass bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even as research shows noncitizens illegally registering and casting ballots in federal elections is exceptionally rare. The legislation, approved largely along partisan...
Phase 4 of the KDOT’s pavement improvement project on K-18/K-177 in Riley County is underway.
Beginning today, July 10, northbound/westbound and southbound/eastbound K-18/K-177 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will travel on the outside lanes while the medians are reconstructed. Turning restrictions will still be in place at the McDowell Creek Road intersection. All other side streets will now allow...
JC Breakfast Optimist Club Donates To Big Brothers/Big Sisters
On July 10 Michelle Sink, Area Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, told the JC Breakfast Optimist Club members about Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Michelle stated that her “area covers the counties of Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary and some identified cities outside of those counties. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a one-to-one mentor program in which caring adults work with youth who face adversity in their lives. Support, attending school events, spending time with and showing up for kids is important. Youth ages 5-18 are matched with an adult through a process.
⚾Salvador Perez leads Royals to victory over Cards in opener of doubleheader
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in two runs with a homer and a single, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. Garrett Hampson drove in two runs with a double...
US says Russia used AI-powered bots in disinformation scheme
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian internet propaganda campaign backed by the Kremlin that spread disinformation in the United States and relied on artificial intelligence has been disrupted, the Justice Department said Tuesday in announcing the seizure of nearly 1,000 bogus social media accounts. Officials described the operation as part...
🎥Kan. First District congressman discusses open borders
WASHINGTON D.C. — Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann spoke Wednesday on the House floor about the southern border crisis. "Since President Biden was sworn in, his open border policies have created a national security and humanitarian crisis," Mann said. "House Republicans continue to urge the White House and our Democrat colleagues in Congress to work with us to identify a solution. Again and again, we are met with silence. I understand border security may not be politically convenient for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, but at some point, they must stop pretending that this crisis doesn’t exist."
Kansas man drowns after diving near pontoon boat
CEDAR COUNTY —A Kansas man drowned over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 60-year-old Craig H. Olson of Shawnee, Kansas was swimming near a 2008 Landau Pontoon boat in the first cove west of the Stockton Dam just after 6p.m. July 6. Olson...
Nikki Haley tells her delegates to vote for Trump
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is releasing the delegates she won during this year’s Republican primary so that they’re free to support Donald Trump at next week’s convention, a move that goes toward solidifying GOP support around the party’s presumptive nominee. Haley on Tuesday...
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad experiencing best summer on record
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is experiencing its best summer in the organization's 31 year history. After the long Independence Day weekend, the A&SV has hauled 6,233 passengers so far this year, compared to just over 3,000 a year ago, and 1,500 for the same period in 2022. The A&SV has drawn passengers from five countries, 37 states, and 246 Kansas communities.
Kan. legislators, governor release $35.7 million tied to public university adherence to DEI law
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly and top legislative leaders voted Tuesday to allocate $35.7 million to public higher education after the Kansas Board of Regents certified campus administrators complied with a state law forbidding employment and admissions decisions to be based on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The 2024...
Prison for KC man who took elderly mom to Capitol on Jan. 6
WASHINGTON—Three men were sentenced on July 9, 2024, after they previously pleaded guilty to felony charges related to their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to a statement from the United State's Attorney. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint...
Newest abortion law in Kansas requires putting questions to patients. Here’s what that means
The abortion law took effect July 1 and has joined other efforts to limit abortion in Kansas in ongoing court battles about how far state lawmakers can regulate the procedure. Republicans say asking patients why they want an abortion provides useful information that can inform future state laws. Democrats say...
Sheriff: Kansans sending bitcoin to scam caller
BUTLER COUNTY —For the last several weeks a man has been making phone calls while representing himself as a member of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, according to Undersheriff Daimon Cundiff. Last week, the suspect used a retired Lieutenant’s name and has also been using the name of...
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is proving to be popular
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is experiencing its best summer in the organization’s 31 year history. At the conclusion of the long Independence Day weekend, the A&SV has hauled 6,233 passengers so far this year, compared to just over 3,000 a year ago at this time, and 1,500 for the same period in 2022. The A&SV has drawn passengers from five countries, 37 states, and 246 Kansas communities. The passenger totals reflect ridership on A&SV excursion, dinner, and charter trains. “We’ve been overwhelmed,” said A&SV President Ross Boelling, citing increased marketing efforts and an ambitious 2024 schedule that featured running more trains than in previous seasons as reasons for the uptick in passenger totals.
Geary County Booking Photos July 10
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Maria Hughes, Domestic battery, arrested 07/09. Erick McIntosh, Outside warrant, arrested 07/09. Tess Hunt, Driving under...
Search is under way for a Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
Geary County Commissioners were briefed this week about the search for a new Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Longtime agent Deb Andres recently resigned to take a similar position serving the Flint Hills District of Morris and Chase counties so a search is under way for a successor. According...
County authorizes an operational audit
Geary County Commissioners have voted 3-0 to have an operational audit done for the entire county government. With a major new or renovated jail expense looming in the future, the operational audit will look at issues ranging from efficiencies and staffing to equipment. During discussion at this week's commission meeting...
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