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Attorney General Hilgers Announces 2024 Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will have multiple featured speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking.
Five Volleyball Matches Added to TV Broadcast Schedule
Five additional Nebraska volleyball matches have been selected for TV broadcasts, in addition to the lineup announced on Aug. 5. Nebraska Public Media has been granted the rights to televise the Red-White Scrimmage (Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.) and three home matches: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.), Montana State (Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.) and Iowa (Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.). All matches that are televised on Nebraska Public Media are also streamed on B1G+.
Two teens in custody after caught riding in stolen Kia, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two teenagers were taken into custody Sunday after Lincoln Police said security video caught them riding in a stolen Kia. Officers responded to the area of ‘N’ and South 35th streets around 6:45 p.m. on a call of two males wearing ski masks walking into a vacant home.
Last rain chance for now
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an early morning storm chance on Tuesday, the potential of rain fades for the remainder of the week but temperatures will remain a little cooler than average. Much of the state will remain with highs in the upper 80s. Tuesday will have highs in the...
Reentry Opportunity Conference of Kansas aims to reshape the future for incarcerated individuals
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After a person has served their time behind bars for a crime, there are several factors that go into helping them rebuild their lives after incarceration. The first annual Reentry Opportunity Conference of Kansas will bring together several public and private entities to foster collaboration. Melissa...
New Planned Parenthood clinic expands abortion access for patients in and outside Kansas
This story first appeared in the Kansas Reflector. Read more Stateline coverage of how states are protecting and curbing access to abortion. PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new Planned Parenthood clinic in southeast Kansas will be the closest abortion access point for many people in the South and will provide easier access to reproductive health care for southeast Kansans […]
City of Topeka continues cleanup from last week’s storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka continues its efforts to clean up from last week’s storms. Crews began picking up limbs Monday. The damage came from storms that occurred last Wednesday night. Crews started in the Oakland area Monday morning moving tree limbs from alleyways and piling...
Two 14-Year-Old Girls Arrested for 'Brutal and Calculated' Murder of 93-Year-Old Woman
While the victim's family said the girls' "punishment should be severe," one of their fathers claims the teens were "coerced" to enter the victim's home by another man -- who then killed her in front of them with an axe. In a shocking twist, two 14-year-old girls have been arrested...
UPDATE: Electric transmission corridor town hall moved to Events Center
-- The Barton County Commission will host a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor town hall meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, now relocated to the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin in Great Bend. This open forum meeting is planned as a way for local governmental agencies, as well as...
KCPD: Man injured in motorcycle, car crash has died
KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident that occurred just before 1a.m. Sunday in Kansas City. A Ford Fusion was stopped at the red traffic signal, from northbound U.S. 169 Highway exit ramp at Barry Road, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. As the light turned green, the...
Local realtors join forces with statewide auction company to enhance services
SALINA– Three of Salina's most respected real estate professionals have joined a leading auction company, McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, bringing enhanced real estate auction services to Central Kansas. This collaboration marks an exciting development for buyers and sellers in the region. The local team comprises well-known figures in...
Shelter: Puppies and kittens need additional care
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter noted that this is a time of year where they struggle to find homes for really young animals. "We are flooded right now with kittens," Schommer said. It is still kitten season, they are still being born, they are still coming in every day and we we are full in foster homes we could use more fosters but we need adopters."
Miners Hall Museum brings back classic games with ‘Game On!’ exhibit
FRANKLIN, Kan. — People in Franklin got to jump in the past, to learn about games kids played back in the day. The Miners Hall Museum kicked off a special exhibit titled, ‘Game On!’ for the Franklin community. Its goal is to inform people about the fun...
Sedgwick police chief tracked ex-girlfriend 164 times using license plate cams
SEDGWICK, Kan. (KAKE) - A former Kansas police chief’s certification has been revoked after he used police investigation equipment to keep tabs on his ex-girlfriend. In October of 2023, former Sedgwick Police Chief Lee Nygaard was placed on paid administrative leave while he faced “multiple allegations of misconduct,” according to the City of Sedgwick.
Photo Gallery: Live on Mass with Split Lip Rayfield / PopSkull Rebels / Moonshroom
Lawrence loves two things: a good street party and bluegrass. So you can imagine the fervor when the two came together for an unforgettable night. We can’t really seem to go even three weeks without having a street party here in Lawrence, we have a rabid hunger for them– and the music scene here seems to deliver every time. Best part? It’s almost always free.
Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 75 involves three vehicles, one injured
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A three-vehicle injury crash occurred on U.S. Highway 75 and Lower Silver Lake Road Sunday afternoon in Topeka. According to the KHP crash log, three vehicles were traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 75 around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. A 2022 Ram 2500 rear-ended a 2014 Ford Fusion after coming to a stop.
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