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Read new note from President Biden's doctor explaining neurologist's visits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's terrible performance at the June 27 presidential debate has raised concerns about his age, health and ability to lead the federal government. Administration officials have blamed his confused and at times indecipherable answers at the debate with Republican Donald Trump on a head...
Oklahoma murder suspect captured in Kansas
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Oklahoma have captured a suspect in Kansas. On Monday, police in Wichita arrested 38-year-old Thomas Conway on an active warrant on requested charges including possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, maintaining a dwelling for keeping or selling a controlled dangerous substance and unlawful use of a police scanner.
American teacher who was held hostage in Gaza visits the White House
WASHINGTON (AP)—President Joe Biden met Monday at the White House with Liat Beinin Atzili, an Israeli-American teacher who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 50 days by Hamas militants. Atzili was among those taken captive on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants rampaged through Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her...
Read the Trump inspired Republican Party 2024 platform document
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Committee’s platform committee has adopted a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump’s position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to states, omitting the explicit basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. The...
Amtrak train derails in Missouri after striking a tree
KANSAS CITY—An Amtrak train struck a tree Monday afternoon near Washington, Missouri. According to a statement from the rail service, "Just before 5p.m. Monday, Amtrak Train 319 made contact with a tree on the tracks east of Washington, Missouri. There were no injuries to the 124 passengers and five crew members aboard the train made up of one locomotive and seven railcars, but rear axle of the locomotive lost contact with the tracks."
Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Officially, the Kansas wheat harvest is 92 percent complete, well ahead of 55 percent complete last year...
Kan. man charged with his mother's murder, animal cruelty
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of his mother at her home in Olathe has been charged for the crime. Last week, 40-year-old Brian Christopher Thode was charged with first degree murder and cruelty to animals, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. The charges are in connection with the June 29, death of 72-year-old Nancy Thode.
Sheriff: Colo. woman was transporting meth in Kansas
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 9:30p.m. July 3, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle on 150th near U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The driver Kathy Lynn Jauch, 56, of Golden, Colorado, was...
🎥Tense White House press briefing on President Biden's health
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in an open letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm Monday against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. Biden's efforts to shore...
Kan. suspect jailed after alleged violent attack on a woman
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a woman and have made an arrest. Just after 7p.m. July 6, police were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Cloud Circle in Salina where they met a 21-year-old woman with blood stains on her shirt and a bloody nose, according Salina Police Captain James Feldman.
Worker rescued from sewer pipe at KC area construction site
KANSAS CITY —The Kansas City Fire Department is investigating a construction site incident that critically injured a worker. Just before 8a.m. Monday, crews with the Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported man trapped in a sewer pipe in the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
Outer lane of eastbound I-70 closed near Abilene until August
DICKINSON COUNTY - In Dickinson County, the right lane of eastbound I-70 is closed near the Abilene exit for concrete repair. Crews from the Kansas Department of Transportation are removing and replacing damaged concrete in the outer lane. The project is estimated to be completed by August, depending on the...
KCPD IDs victim in Fourth of July shooting
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a deadly 4th of July shooting in Kansas City have identified the victim as 32-year-old Cortez Caples. Just before 3:00pm Thursday, police responded to a shooting in the 2200 block of E. 69th Terrace, according to Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders located Caples unresponsive...
Fire official dies when boat he was in capsizes during water rescue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — An assistant fire chief in central Missouri died early Monday when the boat he was in capsized during a water rescue in a flash flood. The Boone County Fire Protection District said Matthew Tobben and another firefighter had just rescued two people from flooded Bear Creek in Columbia when the boat overturned. The other firefighter and the two rescued people were OK after being pulled from the water, but Tobben drowned, the district said in a Facebook posting.
Vatican excommunicates a former ambassador to the US
ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Friday excommunicated its former ambassador to Washington after finding him guilty of schism, an inevitable outcome for Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano. The conservative had became one of Pope Francis ' most ardent critics and a symbol of the polarized Catholic Church in the United States and beyond.
Search underway for suspect who stabbed Kansas officer, ran
WYANDOTTE COUNTY—A police officer is recovering after a stabbing late Sunday in Kansas City, Kansas. Just before 10p.m., a KCK Police officer was beginning his shift near 47th and State Avenue, according to a media release. An individual who was described as acting bizarre approached the officer in a parking lot.
Teen continues recovery after SW Kansas home explosion
FINNEY COUNTY —As the investigation into the June 15, home explosion in Garden City continues, investigators determined that the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak, according to a media release from the Garden City fire department. The gas leak was ignited when the 19-year-old victim turned on...
Riley County Arrest Report July 8
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LAQUINTA RAE BROWN, 34, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $10,000. SHIHEEM DELIJAH REID, 27, Ogden, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person...
RCPD: $2,600 pitching machine taken from trailer
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged theft in Manhattan. Just after 9:30a.m. Sunday, officers filed a report of theft in the 2300 block of Sky-Vue Lane, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. A 38-year-old man reported a lock was cut from a trailer...
Sheriff IDs Kansas pilot who died in helicopter crash
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal helicopter crash that occurred just after 8a.m. Friday have identified the man who died as 70-year-old Vincent Faber of Andale, according to Sedgwick County Sheriff Lt. Nathan Gibbs. The National Transportation Safety Board continues investigating the crash of the RotorWay Scorpion 133 in...
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