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Arrest warrants issued for daycare operators after infant incident
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The Pittsburg Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two individuals operating a daycare in Pittsburg, KS, following an incident in which an infant was found unresponsive on June 27, 2024.
17-year-old ‘rising senior’ from Olathe dies trying to help crash victim on I-35
MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - An Olathe teen lost his life as he attempted to render aid during an early morning collision on I-35 that seriously injured a Kansas City woman. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that just before 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, emergency crews were called to the area of southbound I-35 and Johnson Dr., near the Ikea in Merriam, with reports of a collision.
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
🎙Post Podcast: Fueling Kansas show - oil & gas education
Hear this month's Fueling Kansas show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired July 24, 2024. The Fueling Kansas program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
USDA Awards Grants to Beloit Auto & Truck Plaza, Stateline Dairy LLC of Morrowville to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced that USDA will help farmers and small businesses expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Today, Rural Development is investing $1,789,170 in grants that will support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas.
Kansas firefighters head west to battle raging wildfires
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters from across Kansas are heading west to help battle wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. On Thursday, the Kansas Forest Service said a team of 10 firefighters from different parts of the state, including Wichita, Olathe, Ottawa, and Edwardsville, are on their way to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry with 34 large fires, almost all of them in the central or eastern part of the state.
Tennessee man indicted in Kansas for alleged $1 million investment scheme
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas released a statement on Friday, July 26, 2024, announcing that a man from Tennessee has been indicted in an alleged $1 million investment scheme. According to the DOJ, Alcides...
5-Star Point Guard Darius Acuff Commits to Arkansas over Kansas, UConn & Michigan
Arkansas lands 5-star point guard Darius Acuff, choosing the Razorbacks over Kansas, UConn, and Michigan, marking the highest-rated commitment under John Calipari. Darius Acuff is the No. 8 prospect in the country and the top-ranked point guard. Acuff led his high school team to a state championship, averaging 21 points...
Man jailed for starting fire in basement of Kansas home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Police investigating a fire at a home in Topeka have made an arrest. Just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, crews responded to a reported house fire at 1305 SW Western Avenue in Topeka, according to spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Firefighters found smoke coming from the home and fire in the basement. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and no occupants were located in the house. No injuries have been reported.
Rep. Sharice Davids Highlights Kansas Trap Shooter Derrick Mein’s Journey Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas’ sole athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting. This is his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal win at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
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.
Remodeling Market Sentiment Holds Steady in Second Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 65, down one point compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair”...
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...
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