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KCPD: Motorized scooter rider injured in 2-vehicle crash has died
KANSAS CITY —One person injured in a 2-vehicle accident that occurred Monday in Kansas City has died of her injuries. A preliminary investigation determined a Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on NE 45th Terrace and crested the hill in the area of N. Lister, according KCPD Police Captain Jake Becchina.
USD 475 provides back to school information
USD 475 has announced that the first day of school for the 2024-25 term will be Monday, Aug. 12 and will be a half day in USD 475. Elementary School Students on Monday, Aug. 12 Elementary: 8 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Fort Riley Elementary: 7:45 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Seitz Elementary: 8:05 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Manhattan couple lost $1,000 in alleged ID theft
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged criminal use of a financial card in Manhattan. Just after noon Tuesday, an 86-year-old man and woman reported an unknown suspect obtained their card number and used it without permission, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The total estimated...
🎥 Tim Walz addresses the nation for the first time as VP candidate
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in battleground Pennsylvania that was aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day. “He’s the kind of person who makes people feel...
K-State's Offense meets the media
Watch: Offensive Coordinator Conor Riley | Quarterback Avery Johnson | Running Back DJ Giddens | Running Back Dylan Edwards | Wide Receiver Keagan Johnson | Offensive Lineman Taylor Poitier. Listen (Combined) Media DownloadMANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive coordinator Conor Riley and five offensive players – quarterback Avery Johnson, running...
‘Iranian agent’ tried to hire hitmen for assassination of Trump, other gov't officials
WASHINGTON —On Tuesday, a complaint was unsealed in Brooklyn charging Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, 46, with murder-for-hire as part of an alleged scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil. Law enforcement foiled the charged plot before any attack could be carried out. Merchant is in federal custody.
Police ID victim in KC homeless camp killing
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal shooting at a homeless camp in Kansas City have identified the victim as 29-year-old Terrance Sherrils, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. Just after 6a.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting behind a business in the 9800 block of E. US 40...
Kansas Republicans nominate doctor to challenge Democratic incumbent
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans in the Kansas City area nominated a doctor to challenge the only Democrat in the Kansas delegation in Congress. Dr. Prasanth Reddy defeated Karen Crnkovich, a business owner and community activist, in Tuesday’s primary in the 3rd District. He will face three-term incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids, who made headlines with her 2018 election as a lesbian, Native American and former mixed martial arts fighter.
KBI: Silver Alert continues for missing Kansas man
The Silver Alert for 73-year-old David Reese remains active, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He is still missing. Please keep an eye out for him or his vehicle, a white 2017 Chevy Silverado bearing Kansas tag 885NEW. On Monday the Harper Police Department, the Barber County Sheriff’s Office,...
⚾ Dominic Smith scores go-ahead run on wild pitch as Red Sox beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dominic Smith scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning on a call that was overturned on a challenge, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Smith doubled to open the sixth and...
Kansas man dies after thrown from motorcycle
ATCHISON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 10p.m. Tuesday in Atchison County. The Kansas H ighway Patrol reported a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Antone Lee Artman, 65, Oskaloosa, was southbound on U.S. 159 one mile north of Muscotah. He lost control of the vehicle, traveled...
Kansas’ former AG wins GOP nomination for open congressional seat
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas attorney general and failed candidate for governor has found at least initial success in his political comeback attempt, winning Tuesday’s Republican primary for an open U.S. House seat. Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt prevailed in the primary in the 2nd...
Kan. congressional incumbents Davids, Mann and Estes coast to primary election victory
TOPEKA — Three incumbents representing Kansas in the U.S. House didn’t sweat outcome of the primary election Tuesday — two didn’t even have an opponent. It was the 2nd congressional district that generated the most interest because U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, a Topeka Republican, decided not to seek reelection. The opening attracted a field of five Republican candidates. It was a race highlighted by former Attorney General Derek Schmidt, who earned former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Schmidt is seeking to rebound after losing the 2022 race for governor.
Sheriff: Victim in reported Kan. officer shooting shot himself
SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wichita Police Department officer involved shooting. Just before 11:30 p.m. on July 31, Wichita Police Department Officers, riding as a two-officer vehicle, observed a black Chevy Impala leaving the area of a drug trafficking complaint, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter.
Read charging docs: Man made online threat to kill Kamala Harris
CHARLOTTESVILLE – A Winchester, Virginia man, who made online threats against the Vice President and thousands of posts and replies in online forums targeting the President of the United States, FBI Director, and other public officials, was arrested on federal charges, according to the United State's Attorney. Frank Lucio...
Blue Jay football home opener moves to Thursday Sept. 12
USD 475 has announced that the Junction City High School football home opener versus Lawrence High School has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 12. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Blue Jays will open their 2024 season at Haysville Campus in Wichita on Friday, Sept. 6.
Second hot-car death involving a police K9 this summer
ARNOLD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri police dog died when the air conditioner failed in the patrol vehicle he had been left in, police said. Vader, a 4-year-old K-9 for the Arnold Police Department in suburban St. Louis, died Wednesday. Temperatures this week have been in the 90s, with high humidity.
Police: 15-year-old identified as Kansas shooting victim
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspicious death have identified the victim as a 15-year-old boy from Topeka, according to Topeka P olice Captain Jerry Monasmith. Just after 3p.m. Monday, police responded to a shooting in the 2400 Block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka. First responders found the...
Officials tackle a jail - sewer problem
Geary County officials are searching for solutions to sewer blockage at the Sheriff's Department administrative offices which are located one floor below jail cells. Officials point to inmates stuffing items into toilets, resulting in backups. Current piping is old and small, so one suggestion is to move forward with larger piping if it is determined to be feasible.
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