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KCPD: Victim found in vehicle with fatal gunshot wound
KANSAS CITY —Police are investigating another homicide in Kansas City. Just before 8p.m. Saturday, police responded to an ambulance en route call in the 1200 Block of Bellaire, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders found a man in a vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead...
“When are you free for coffee?” Long lost friend or a scammer trying to get you to respond?
You get a text message from a number you don’t know, asking when you’re free to catch up over a cup of coffee. Don’t perk up just yet. That invitation for a coffee date might sound like it’s from a friend you’ve lost touch with, but it’s probably just a scammer looking to start a conversation with you. Not sure how to respond? The short answer is: Don’t. Keep reading to find out why.
Police: Suspects were selling fentanyl, meth from Kansas home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating three suspects on drug and theft allegations. On August 8, 2024, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 2500 Block SE Illinois Avenue in Topeka related to an ongoing investigation, according to Topeka Police LT Ronnie Connell.
U.S. Education Department to gradually roll out new FAFSA form by Dec. 1
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education said last week it will use a phased rollout to launch the 2025-26 form to apply for federal financial student aid, which will make the application fully available two months later than usual. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better...
Kansas Air Force Base adds major horsepower to airshow
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – McConnell Air Force Base is adding extra horsepower to the 2024 Frontiers in Flight Airshow with the addition of the Budweiser Clydesdales alongside Folds of Honor, according to a media release. The Budweiser Clydesdales have served as iconic brand symbols for over 90...
U.S. will appeal after star gymnast stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal
PARIS (AP) — U.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) voided an on-floor appeal by Chiles' coach...
Study: US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe overturned
KANSAS CITY (AP) —The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. actually went up in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, a report released Wednesday found, reflecting the lengths that Democratic-controlled states went to expand access. A major...
⚾ Bobby Witt drives in 3 to lead Royals over rival Cardinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. drove in three runs and Michael Wacha struck out six in seven innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. Maikel Garcia had an RBI single, Witt added an RBI...
Kansas middle school employee accused of sex crimes
JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas woman is facing sex crime allegations. Kassidy Alexander, 27, is charged with unlawful sexual relations, according to online jail records in Johnson County. She is a former USD 232 school district employee. The charges involve events occurring from July 25, 2022, to March 2024, according to...
Kansas man dies after struck by a semi
HARVEY COUNTY— A Kansas man died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Saturday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Freightliner semi driven by 39-year-old Mohamed Adan Abdulahi was northbound on Interstate 135 just south of Kansas 156 in the right lane. A 2016 Ford Fusion...
One person transported to a hospital following an accident
The Geary County Sheriff's Department reported that Friday night at 11:47 p.m. Deputies responded to K-57 Highway mile marker 0 for a motorcycle injury accident. Cody Beyer of Junction City was traveling eastbound on a 2000 Harley Davidson when a deer was struck in the roadway. Beyer was transported to Via Christi in Manhattan for treatment of back and right arm injuries. The motorcycle was removed by private tow.
Man who attacked police gets one of longest Jan. 6 sentences
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. David Nicholas Dempsey’s sentence is among the longest...
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