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Reward offered in attack on Kansas police officer
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —A reward of $6,000 is being offered for the tip that will lead detectives to identifying the individual responsible for a vicious attack on a Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer. Just after 10p.m. July 7, a uniformed KCKPD officer was exiting his patrol vehicle at the East...
Drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a potentially unconstitutional budget provision forbidding pharmaceutical manufacturers from inhibiting the sale of discounted medications to pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens under contract with hospitals or clinics. Two drugmakers have challenged a proviso tucked into Senate Bill 28...
Biden considering proposals on changes to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable, according to three people briefed on the plans. It would...
🎥Stolen car rammed KC area gun store before burglary
KANSAS CITY —Authorities in Kansas City are investigating a gun theft and the business owner is asking for help to identify and catch the suspects involved. Just before 4a.m. Tuesday, Adventure Outdoors, 117 North Main in Liberty, Missouri was robbed by couple of young cowards who drove a car into the store, the business described on social media.
The Lightning Thief summer musical is set for July 26-27
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Little Apple Theaters summer musical, The Lightning Thief will have two performances on July 26 and July 27 at 7 PM at the Peace Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $15 (children 5 and under get in free). They can be purchased at the door or online...
Derek Schmidt reaps advantages of 4 statewide GOP campaigns to lead Kan. congressional race
TOPEKA — Name recognition developed during more than 20 years in elective office and participation in four statewide campaigns placed former Attorney General Derek Schmidt as the clear frontrunner in the Republican Party’s primary to replace departing U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner, a Kansas political analyst says. In the...
Manhattan man accused of criminal threat, stalking
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged stalking a victim. Just after 10p.m. Tuesday, police arrested 29-year-old Larry Wilms Jr. of Manhattan in the 4700 block of Observation Point Drive, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Wilms is being held on a...
Respecting voter choices: A key rule for democracy
Do people vote against their self-interest? For example, there are LGBTQ Americans that vote Republican, despite the party’s track record of unfavorable policies toward the LGBTQ community. Similarly, affluent Americans back President Biden, even though his tax policies target high-income households. And despite Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on migrants,...
Voters select name for baby Masai giraffe at Kansas City Zoo
KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium asked for your help to name the new giraffe calf. The female Masai giraffe was born to mom Makali on June 30. The calf weighed in at 125 pounds and and stood 5 feet 6 inches tall and she is growing quickly.
🎥Trump feted by former rivals in a show of unity after rally shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him, a show of unity that contrasts with the divisions increasingly ripping through the Democratic Party. Nikki Haley, the former U.N. ambassador who was Trump’s...
Public invited to celebrate 100 years of broadcasting at K-State
K-State became a pioneer radio voice when station KSAC first aired on Dec. 1, 1924. The university will commemorate this historic milestone as the first educational broadcasting station in Kansas with the K-State Radio Centennial: A Century of Sound and Service. The event will take place from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, on the west side of Nichols Hall, 702 Mid-Campus Drive, on the K-State Manhattan campus.
Police: 15-year-old shot man walking with his wife in Kansas park
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting during an altercation with a man and his wife who were taking a walk. Just before 11:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a report of a large disturbance at 100 S. Saint Francis in Wichita, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.
ISIS on pace to more than double number of attacks they claimed in 2023
JERUSALEM —From January to June 2024, ISIS has claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria. At this rate, ISIS is on pace to more than double the total number of attacks they claimed in 2023, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command. The increase in attacks indicates...
⚾ Duran's homer leads AL to All-Star win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Speedy Jarren Duran describes himself as a player who keeps his head down, works hard and never thinks of himself as being better than anybody else. Duran turned some heads in his first All-Star Game, hitting a tiebreaking two-run homer for the American League and being awarded the MVP trophy named after Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams.
Sheriff investigating death of Kansas teen in crash near lake
DOUGLAS COUNTY—A Kansas teen died in an accident near Clinton Lake in Douglas County. The victim of the crash has been identified as 17-year-old Brody Minton of Lawrence, according to a media release from the Douglas County Sheriff. Family members reported him missing on Monday and law enforcement had attempted to find him. Douglas County sheriff's deputies searched Monday and Tuesday searched extensively including the campgrounds at Clinton Lake and were working to locate his vehicle in the area.
Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — A threat on Donald Trump’s life from Iran prompted additional security in the days before Saturday’s campaign rally, but it was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee, two U.S. officials said Tuesday, as law enforcement warned of the potential for more violence inspired by the shooting.
Prison for road-rage beating death of 74-year-old Kansas man
BUTLER COUNTY —A Kansas man man is going to prison for a road-rage beating death of of a man in 2023. On July 10, Ashton McCoy, 24, was sentenced to 21-years in prison, according to Butler County Attorney's office. In May McCoy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Biden says ‘bullseye’ remark about Trump was a mistake but defends criticism
President Joe Biden called for a de-escalation in political rhetoric but kept up criticism of former President Donald Trump on Monday, in Biden’s first interview since a Saturday assassination attempt on Trump. Talking to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, Biden said he called the injured Trump on Saturday to...
Man attacked KCPD officer with a metal chair
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man has been charged with assaulting and causing serious physical injury to a Kansas City Police Department officer who was working in a Downtown store, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Jorge I. Arroyo, 40, faces Assault in the 1st Degree and...
Loaded gun found in traveler's bag at Kansas airport
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Transportation Security officers at Wichita Eisenhower Airport prevented a loaded firearm from making it on-board an airplane Sunday, according to a social media report from the TSA on Tuesday afternoon. "During season more travelers are bringing prohibited items in carry-on. Start with empty bag when packing and...
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