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Police: Vehicle ran over man asleep in his bed at Kansas home
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1a.m. Saturday in Riley County. A driver lost control of a vehicle in the 1100 Block of Yuma, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The vehicle struck a house and continued into another house where it...
Fire in south Topeka mobile home park causes $35,000 damage
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A fire on Saturday evening caused an estimated $35,000 in damage to a residence at a mobile home park in south Topeka, authorities said. The blaze was reported Saturday evening at 133 S.E. Willow Way. The location was just southeast of S.W. 45th and Topeka Boulevard.
Stormont Vail Health Receives IAC Gold Milestone Recognition for Its Long-Term Commitment to Quality Vascular Testing Since 1993
Stormont Vail Health proudly announces that the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center has received the prestigious Gold Milestone Recognition from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This award recognizes our vascular testing facility for maintaining 30 years of excellence. As one of the first facilities to earn IAC accreditation in vascular testing, we are truly part of an elite group representing our continuous commitment to quality patient care.
Child who fell from 8th floor KC area apartment window has died
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a child critically injured in a fall from an apartment window has died, according to Kelly Rupert, spokesperson for the Independence Police Department. Just after 10a.m. Monday, police responded to the Independence Towers Apartments in the 700 block of North Jennings...
KMBC 9 Investigates: Olathe woman warns about Venmo scam through email
OLATHE, Kan. — If you're not careful, it can happen to you. KMBC 9 Investigates warning about yet another scam. An Olathe woman contacted KMBC 9 Investigates to let others know about a Venmo scam making the rounds. The scam came through her email, and she said she had...
Experts share tips, tricks to keep air conditioner running at its best
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a stretch of 100-plus-degree high temperatures likely continues through this week, air conditioners become the most valuable players in homes. The heat we’re experiencing this week puts the spotlight on the popular technology and how best to keep your A/C running the best it can.
UPDATE: Emporia High School closed due to water main break
Emporia High School will be closed for an undisclosed period of time due to a water main break Monday. The first mention of the break came via a post on the Emporia High School Spartan Pride Band Facebook page which stated band camp for Tuesday was canceled due to a break under the school. Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren later confirmed to KVOE that a break had developed near the loading block, however, the time of the break as well as the size of the line impacted have not been disclosed.
Lawrence school board approves 99-cent hourly raises for classified staff, new student handbook
Although the minimum wage for classified staff will be raised almost $1 beginning this fall, the Lawrence school district’s lowest paid staff members still will not receive a living wage. During a special meeting Monday, the school board unanimously approved the 2024-25 contract for classified staff. Custodians, paraeducators, food...
Big Kansas Road Trip rolls into Blue Rapids, Aug. 24
The Kansas Sampler Foundation, in collaboration with the Blue Rapids Round Town Square Festival, will host the first Big Kansas Road Trip Pop Up on Saturday Aug. 24 in Blue Rapids. The pop-up event is the first of its kind, a one-day experience for Kansas Explorers to get to know...
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