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Inmate charged with escape from federal detention center in Kansas
WICHITA —A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a man with escaping from a federal detention center, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Lee Owen Hallford, 42, is charged with one count of escape from custody. Hallford is accused of unlawfully leaving...
Biden warns about possible Trump reaction to election loss
WASHINGTON (AP) —President Joe Biden says he is “not confident at all” that there will be a peaceful transfer of power come January if Donald Trump loses the November election. His comments, which were part of a CBS interview that took place Wednesday, echo his earlier warnings...
Diocese places deacon on precautionary suspension amid investigation
KANSAS CITY —On Wednesday, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph reported that on August 1, the diocese became aware of an accusation of inappropriate sexual contact with a minor between 1982-1984 in the Archdiocese of St. Louis made against Brother Ralph Wehner through a pending lawsuit, according to a statement on diocese web site.
Terrorist materials found at the home of Taylor Swift concert attack suspect
VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”
KCPD IDs woman who died after scooter, motorcycle crash
KANSAS CITY —Police have identified the woman injured in a 2-vehicle accident in Kansas City who died of her injuries as 68-year-old Cynthia Nigro, according to KCPD Police Captain Jake Becchina. A preliminary investigation determined a Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on NE 45th Terrace and crested the hill...
Cause of fatal Kansas house fire under investigation
SEDGWICK COUNTY —One person died in a fire Wednesday in Sedgwick County. Just after 7a.m, fire companies from Wichita, Derby and Sedgwick County responded to a house fire in the 7100 Block of S Volutsia, according to a media release. First responders found fire and heavy smoke throughout the...
Man dies after motorcycle struck a semi on Kan. highway
NORTON COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday in Norton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 BMW motorcycle driven by Alan E. Gantert, 80, Freeville, New York, was eastbound on U.S. 36 one and one half miles west of U.S. 283. The motorcycle...
⚾ Bobby Witt's 2 homers, 4 RBIs lead the Royals past the Red Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had two homers, a double and four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 Wednesday night and salvaged the final game of a three-game series. “He's just a phenomenal baseball player,” teammate Vinnie Pasquantino said of...
Kansas man guilty of sex crimes near elementary school
WICHITA— A Kansas been found guilty of kidnapping three children and sexually assaulting two of them last year. On Aug. 2, a jury convicted 23-year-old Manasseh Ward of kidnapping, four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, three counts of aggravated sodomy, attempted rape, aggravated assault and interference with law enforcement, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Police: Meth fell from Kan. burglary suspect 's pocket during arrest
SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before noon Tuesday, police responded to Diehl Construction, 521 Bishop Street in Salina after a neighbor reported seeing suspicious activity, according to Salina Police Lt. Kyle Tonniges. "A neighbor witnessed a subject go...
Chiefs kicker stands behind comments he made during polarizing speech
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker said Wednesday he was “very intentional” in the comments he made during a polarizing college commencement speech in May and that he stands behind what he said then. (Click below to watch Butker's speech at Benedictine...
Harvesting hay on the Geary County landfill
Geary County Public Works Dept. will be accepting quotes for harvesting of hay on the Geary County Closed Landfill, located just south of I-70 - exit 298. There is approximately 54.7 acres of grassland available for hay harvesting. Rental of the property shall be paid for by cash rent only. The term of the agreement will be for 3-years in (2025, 2026 and 2027.
K-18 mill and overlay project scheduled to begin
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing work on K-18 in Riley and Wabaunsee counties on Monday, Aug. 12, conditions permitting. The mill and overlay project covers 14 miles, starting at the K-99 junction to the K-177 junction. Traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a...
Voters approve amendment requiring more police spending in Kansas City
Missourians on Tuesday voted to require Kansas City to spend more of its municipal budget on policing, reinstating a policy that had been overturned by the state supreme court. The race was called by the Associated Press at 11:30 p.m., with the amendment winning 51% to 48%. That means the...
Taylor Swift concerts canceled after terrorist plot foiled by police
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian...
Kansas Governor assumes leadership of Democratic Governors Association
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly will transition to chair of the Democratic Governors Association to complete the term of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who complied with the organization’s rules by resigning after chosen to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Kelly,...
Crew of sub knew they were going to die before implosion, according to $50M lawsuit
The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died...
Live mortar shell believed from Korean War found in KC area home
KANSAS CITY —A military explosive was found in a Kansas City area home this week. Just after 11:30a.m. Monday, police and fire dispatchers received a call from a concerned citizen who discovered what he believed to be a live, military explosive, according to a social media report from the Independence police department.
Senate Republican and House Democrat ousted by primary challengers in Kansas legislative races
LAWRENCE — Kansas voters on Tuesday ousted an incumbent Senate Republican and House Democrat who were seen as traitors by their parties, expanding an expected shakeup of the Legislature and setting the stage for a high-stakes general election. In the 40-member Senate, there will be at least 12 newcomers...
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