Leavenworth
LATEST NEWS
KCUR staffers vote to unionize. Negotiations will begin with the University of Missouri
By an overwhelming majority, editorial staffers at KCUR have agreed to unionize and join the Communication Workers of America. More than 30 of the 39 eligible employees voted in favor of unionization. Among those eligible to vote were non-supervisory employees at Classical KC, as well as KCUR-based staffers for the Kansas News Service, the Midwest Newsroom and Harvest Public Media. They are all employees of KCUR and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
KMBC Editorial: KMBC Sports Sunday launching in August
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City is a great city for sports fans. Not only is it home to our Super Bowl champs, the Chiefs, but also to the Mavericks hockey team, which made it to the championship series, and the KC Current, which is once again one of the top teams in soccer.
KSHB 41's Caitlin Knute learns more about fencing as 2024 Paris Olympics kick off
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off, KSHB 41's Caitlin Knute learned more about how fencing works. Knute went to the Kansas City Fencing and spoke Kelly Williams, who owns the establishment. Williams talked more about how fencing works and what to look out for...
Chiefs news: Former Bengals pass rusher reaches agreement with Chiefs
The Chiefs made a couple of minor transactions on the defenside of the ball on Friday. As the Kansas City Chiefs continue to tinker with the bottom of the roster as training camp gets underway in St. Joseph, the team has decided to take a closer look at a pass rushing tweener who has been with an AFC rival for the last couple of seasons.
MR340 ends with 16 Columbia boats completing the race down the Missouri River
At least 16 Columbia-based boats completed the Missouri River 340 on Friday, with one paddler ending up among the top 25 racers. Brendan Forshee in the men's solo division covered the 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles in 47 hours, 17 minutes. He finished No. 22 in the race and placed third in the men's solo division against more than 200 racers.
Police officer loses certification after 22 years on force following off-duty incident
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A longtime Kansas City police officer is off the force after pleading guilty to charges connected to an off-duty incident. Jason Moran was with the Kansas City Police Department for 22 years until a reported situation happened while the officer was not working. According...
Ex-KCPD lawyer leaked documents alleging misconduct. Now he could lose his law license
In 2022, Ryan McCarty sent out an 8-page letter unleashing allegations about malfeasance in the department. He claimed his superiors suppressed potentially exculpatory documents in criminal cases.
City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard
After lots of fires and endless issues with the abandoned Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford, the city's dangerous structure specialist says it’s time to do something about it. City of Salina stepping in after inspection reveals abandoned hotel is a dangerous health hazard. After lots of fires and endless...
Arrest Made in Coffeyville Murder
A Neodesha man is arrested in a murder investigation in Coffeyville. 41-year-old Ryan J. McCullough has been taken into custody for the charge of murder in the second degree. On May 5th, McCullough was involved in an altercation with the victim, 63-year-old David L. Wintjen, who passed a few days later. After an investigation by the Coffeyville Police Department, a warrant was issued for McCullough’s arrest.
Casey’s construction to begin in October at SW 17th St., Washburn Ave. in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Casey’s construction will begin in October at SW 17th St. and SW Washburn Ave. in Topeka, Kan. According to Casey’s officials, construction will start approximately in October. They are starting some work in August in preparation for their work in October so residents will start to see some action.
City of Manhattan holds Furniture Amnesty Day
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The 10th annual Furniture Amnesty Day is happening today in Manhattan’s City Park. The annual event is free for all those who register. Registration for “shopping” opened at 8 a.m. on Friday. Shoppers registered for 15-minute slots from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Wichita-area woman dies following crash in Cowley County
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. (KAKE) - A 23-year-old suburban Wichita woman has died following a crash in Cowley County this week, the local sheriff says. The accident happened at around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. 77 and 242nd Road, which is north of Arkansas City. Sheriff David Falletti said Reyna Batrez was driving on 242nd Road and failed to stop at the stop sign at the highway.
Man arrested late Friday morning after swimming in Topeka’s Central Park pond
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested after he took a swim late Friday morning in the Central Park pond in Topeka, officials said. The incident was reported around 11:01 a.m. Friday at the pond, located just east of the Central Park Community Center at 1534 S.W. Clay. Initial...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.