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🎥Former GOP Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma dies at 89
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending and his denial that human activity is responsible for the bulk of climate change, has died. He was 89. Inhofe, a powerful fixture in Oklahoma politics for over six decades,...
Police: Kansas man found in street died of blunt trauma
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Detectives are investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Kansas and have two in custody. Just before 6:30p.m. Monday, police responded to a reported disturbance in the 900 block of Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release. First responders found a man in the...
Read new note from President Biden's doctor explaining neurologist's visits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's terrible performance at the June 27 presidential debate has raised concerns about his age, health and ability to lead the federal government. Administration officials have blamed his confused and at times indecipherable answers at the debate with Republican Donald Trump on a head...
Oklahoma murder suspect captured in Kansas
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Oklahoma have captured a suspect in Kansas. On Monday, police in Wichita arrested 38-year-old Thomas Conway on an active warrant on requested charges including possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, maintaining a dwelling for keeping or selling a controlled dangerous substance and unlawful use of a police scanner.
American teacher who was held hostage in Gaza visits the White House
WASHINGTON (AP)—President Joe Biden met Monday at the White House with Liat Beinin Atzili, an Israeli-American teacher who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 50 days by Hamas militants. Atzili was among those taken captive on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants rampaged through Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her...
Read the Trump inspired Republican Party 2024 platform document
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Committee’s platform committee has adopted a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to states, omitting the explicit basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. The...
Amtrak train derails in Missouri after striking a tree
KANSAS CITY—An Amtrak train struck a tree Monday afternoon near Washington, Missouri. According to a statement from the rail service, "Just before 5p.m. Monday, Amtrak Train 319 made contact with a tree on the tracks east of Washington, Missouri. There were no injuries to the 124 passengers and five crew members aboard the train made up of one locomotive and seven railcars, but rear axle of the locomotive lost contact with the tracks."
Kan. man charged with his mother's murder, animal cruelty
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of his mother at her home in Olathe has been charged for the crime. Last week, 40-year-old Brian Christopher Thode was charged with first degree murder and cruelty to animals, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. The charges are in connection with the June 29, death of 72-year-old Nancy Thode.
Sheriff: Colo. woman was transporting meth in Kansas
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 9:30p.m. July 3, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle on 150th near U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver Kathy Lynn Jauch, 56, of Golden, Colorado, was...
🎥Tense White House press briefing on President Biden's health
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in an open letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm Monday against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. Biden's efforts to shore...
Kan. suspect jailed after alleged violent attack on a woman
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a woman and have made an arrest. Just after 7p.m. July 6, police were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Cloud Circle in Salina where they met a 21-year-old woman with blood stains on her shirt and a bloody nose, according Salina Police Captain James Feldman.
Worker rescued from sewer pipe at KC area construction site
KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City Fire Department is investigating a construction site incident that critically injured a worker. Just before 8a.m. Monday, crews with the Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported man trapped in a sewer pipe in the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
Attention will soon shift to the Fairgrounds
The Geary County Free Fair runs July 21st-25th at the Fairgrounds adjacent to South Spring Valley Road. There are pre-fair activities the week before ranging from the 4-H Public Revue Thursday evening July 18th to the 4-H Dog Show Friday evening July 19. The Junction City Rodeo will also be July 19th and 20th.
KCPD IDs victim in Fourth of July shooting
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly 4th of July shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as 32-year-old Cortez Caples. Just before 3:00pm Thursday, police responded to a shooting in the 2200 block of E. 69th Terrace, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders located Caples unresponsive...
Geary County Booking Photos July 6-8
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. Patricia Purcell, Failure to appear, arrested 07/05. Caleb Ochal, Unlawful restraint, Domestic battery, arrested 07/05. Laquinta...
Lane closed on eastbound I-70 at Abilene
The right lane of eastbound I-70 near the Abilene exit in Dickinson County has been closed for concrete repair. The Kansas Department of Transportation will be removing and replacing damaged concrete. It is estimated that the project will be completed by August, weather permitting. KDOT urges all motorists to be...
Fire official dies when boat he was in capsizes during water rescue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — An assistant fire chief in central Missouri died early Monday when the boat he was in capsized during a water rescue in a flash flood. The Boone County Fire Protection District said Matthew Tobben and another firefighter had just rescued two people from flooded Bear Creek in Columbia when the boat overturned. The other firefighter and the two rescued people were OK after being pulled from the water, but Tobben drowned, the district said in a Facebook posting.
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