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Federal judge: Dodge City's elections don't discriminate against Latinos
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Latino majority's voting rights aren't violated by the election system in the former Wild West town in Kansas that inspired the long-running television series “Gunsmoke.”. U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren concluded that Dodge City's practice of electing...
Teen injured in Riley County rollover accident
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Thursday in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department reported, a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Sarah Ingalls was involved in a rollover crash in the 17600 block of Barton Road in Leonardville. EMS transported Ingalls to...
Massive AT&T data breach exposes ‘nearly all’ customers
NEW YORK (AP) ‚The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. The breach hit customers of AT&T's cellular customers,...
Trump comments on Biden's 'Big Boy' press conference
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden faced a test Thursday that he had avoided so far this year — a solo news conference with questions from the White House press corps. The news conference was meant to reassure a disheartened group of Democratic lawmakers, allies and persuadable voters in this year's election that Biden still has the strength and stamina to be president. Biden has tried to defend his feeble and tongue-tied performance in the June 27 debate against Republican Donald Trump as an outlier rather than evidence that at 81 he lacks the vigor and commanding presence that the public expects from the commander in chief.
Man injured in motorcycle accident in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Thursday in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a motorcycle driven by 21-year-old Luiz Hill was involved in an accident in the 6400 block of Skyway Drive. EMS transported Hill to Via Christi...
Wheat Scoop: Share your kernels of creativity during the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo
It’s county 4-H fair season in Kansas! Whether your 4-Her (or anyone entering open class) is cleaning wheat samples from the combine, mounting the perfect harvest photo or still testing out recipes for foods entries, mark your calendar for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo for an additional showcase and learning opportunity for youth and adult alike.
Homicide: KCPD IDs 50-year-old found dead outside home
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities investigating another homicide in Kansas City have identified the victim as 50-year-old Shawn Mayberry. Just after 9:30p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 2400 block of College Avenue in Kansas City, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. At the scene, officers...
Lawsuit filed: Teen died after eating spicy chip, part of online challenge
BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester,...
Kansas man hospitalized after ejected in UTV rollover crash
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mo. —Two people including a Kansas man were injured in an accident just after 10:30p.m. Thursday in Livingston County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Can-Am UTV driven by Justin K. Stuart, 24, Hale, Missouri, was westbound on LIV 320 at LIV 377 four miles west of Hale.
K-State expert explains how to protect your home from wasps
A common problem many homeowners face is wasps taking up residence outside their homes. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, that not all wasps are harmful. “Wasps are beneficial and they are part of the ecosystem,” Cloyd said. “They are predators of many caterpillar pests and are docile...
U.S. forces continue to face daily terrorist threats in the Red Sea
JERUSALEM —U.S. Forces continue to face terrorist obstacles in the Red Sea. Since Sunday, U.S. forces successfully destroyed seven Iranian-backed Houthi drone boats and and seven aerial drones over the Red Sea or in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen, according to the U.S. Central Command. Additionally on July...
Judge rules Kan. felon guilty of another child sex crime
PAWNEE COUNTY– James Speer, 32, formerly of Larned appeared in the Pawnee County District Court this week for trial regarding two alleged Jessica’s Law sexual offenses alleged to have occurred in 2013, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett. The matter was originally scheduled to be presented to...
Highlights from President Biden's first news conference in 8 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his highly anticipated news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers.
Sheriff: Kan. woman accused of DUI, transporting cocaine
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple allegations after a traffic stop. Just after 4a.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Cadillac CTS for multiple driving infractions near 158th and Q. Road in rural Jackson County, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
🎥 President Biden's first solo news conference since November
President Joe Biden was scheduled to hold a news conference at 5:30p.m. CDT Thursday, the key event in a monumental week during which the Democratic incumbent is fending off calls for him to step aside as the party's presumptive nominee following a shaky debate performance. The start of the press conference was delayed.
Police: Kansas gang gunfight sent four teens to the hospital
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Wichita that sent four teens to the hospital. Just before 3:30a.m., police were dispatched to a shooting call at 2300 E. Murdock in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. First responders located a 15-year-old boy who had been...
🎥 Biden flubs 'Putin' for 'Zelenskyy' in praising Ukraine leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s ability to run for reelection faced crucial tests Thursday as he prepared for questions at a highly anticipated press conference and his team met privately with skeptical senators on Capitol Hill. More House Democrats called for him to exit the race, and he made a notable flub ahead of the press conference.
Manhattan to host City Manager finalist candidates July 22
Members of the public can meet the four finalists for the position of Manhattan City Manager from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 22 at Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. During this reception, the public will have an opportunity to meet each finalist in an informal setting, ask questions, and share their feedback in writing or electronically.
3 dead after wrong-way, head-on crash with Kansas driver
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. —Three people died in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Thursday in Platte County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ford Edge driven by Kyle A. Mendez, 37, Topeka, was northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 29 just south of the Route E exit.
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