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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...
Chiefs return to St. Joseph seeking a 3rd Super Bowl
Chiefs Training Camp is now open with quarterbacks and rookies reporting to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs need to stay hungry even though they are coming off back-to-back Super Bowl victories. “We’re back in St. Joe, it’s time to get better,” Mahomes...
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it's Black Friday or Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Manhattan man dies after pickup, semi crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY —A Manhattan man died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Tuesday in Washington County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2020 Chevy Silverado driven by Brian L Dowling, 46, Manhattan, was eastbound on U.S. 36 five miles east of Cuba, Kansas. The driver was attempting to pass...
Police investigate alleged sex assault of child at Kan. public pool
PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex assault at public pool in Larned. According to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett, on July 11, police were called to the Larned City Pool, 100 West First Street, to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a minor at the pool facility.
Sheriff seizes animals in heat distress at Kansas home
RUSSELL COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged animal cruelty in Russell County. Just after 10a.m. on July 12, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 300 block of north Kansas Avenue in Luray for an animal welfare check, according to a media release. Arriving on scene,...
KCPD: Teens were playing with a gun when one was shot
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating teenagers playing with a gun that led to a shooting. Just before noon Monday, police were dispatched to a home in the 10600 block of College Avenue in Kansas to investigate a reported shooting in which the victim was a juvenile, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.
Advance voting for August primary election begins Wednesday
According to the Riley County Clerk's Office Advance Voting by mail for the August primary election begins Wednesday ( July 17 ), 20 days prior to Election Day. Advance voting in person also begins Wednesday. July 30 is the deadline to request an advance mail ballot to be mailed and...
Electricity is being restored following early morning storm
A strong storm moved across Evergy’s service area this morning, starting in Manhattan about 6 a.m. and moving east along I-70, entering Missouri about 8 a.m. The storm brought heavy rains and strong winds. The National Weather Service is reporting winds as high as 70 miles per hour. The storm impacted about 29,000 customers in total, with 21,000 outages at its peak. As of noon, Evergy had restored more than half the outages with about 9,000 customers still without power.
U.S. Senator guilty in trial that featured tales of bribes paid in gold
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. The jury’s verdict followed a...
Woman escaped a 'dungeon’ beneath a KC area home, another was killed
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man facing trial on kidnapping and sexual assault charges after a woman said she escaped weeks in his captivity was arraigned Friday on a new charge of murder. Authorities say they linked him to the remains of a woman found in a barrel by the Missouri River.
Tickets for K-State - KU football game are going quick
MANHATTAN, Kan. – With the start of fall camp right around the corner, K-State Athletics officials announced Tuesday tickets for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown against Kansas on October 26 are down to scattered singles and standing-room only. Tickets to the other five remaining home games are also selling quickly,...
KCPD: Motorcyclist died in three vehicle crash
KANSAS CITY—One person died in a three vehicle accident just before 11p.m. Monday in Kansas City. A Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Interstate 435 at Bannister Road at a very high rate of speed, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The driver lost control of the motorcycle when the...
2 Kansas lawmakers like Trump's choice for Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate as he looks to return to the White House. Two members of the Kansas congressional delegation used social media to show their support for the choice. Here...
Riley County 4-H Fair Golden Clover Hunt Clues
The Golden Clover Hunt is under way in anticipation of the Riley County 4-H Fair. A new clue will be posted each week day and continue until July 25 when the last clue will be given. Tuesday, July 16. The Riley County fair always brings the heat. With food trucks,...
RCPD: Couple took $980 in merchandise from Manhattan store
MANHATTAN —Law enforcement filed a report of larceny in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 3p.m. Monday, JC Penny reported unknown male and female suspects left the store with a cart full of merchandise. Total loss associated...
Sheriff IDs Kan. drowning victim who was in area closed to swimmers
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Members of the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team recovered the body of 23-year-old Cesar Cardenas Olivas at Clinton Lake Saturday evening, according to Sheriff's Department spokesman George Diepenbrock. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies and first responders were called to the lake after a report...
Biden to call for 5% cap on annual rent increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to propose a 5% cap on annual rent increases for tenants of major landlords as he tries to show he’s doing something about the high cost of housing, according to a person familiar with the plan. The proposal, to be...
Full-scale exercise will be held on Fort Riley
Fort Riley's annual full-scale exercise is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17. During the day, residents, employees and community members may notice an increase in emergency response vehicles and "Giant Voice" loudspeaker announcements. Some roads on the installation may be closed and traffic may be rerouted due to exercise activity. 1st...
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