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Fireworks destroyed Kansas park restroom
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating vandalism at a park in Derby. The restroom at Hand Park, 633, South Lakeview Drive in Derby is "victim to some overzealous Fourth of July celebrations." the city parks department shared on social media." "It seems someone mistook our facilities for a fireworks...
Police ask for help to ID man in Kan. "breach of privacy" incident
JOHNSON COUNTY —The Overland Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying man in a breach of privacy incident. The incident occurred March 25 at Nieman and W. 95th Street in Overland Park, according to a statement from police. Police believe the person of interest may...
Enrollment Open for Bellus Academy Summer Beauty Camp
July 3, Manhattan, KS – Bellus Academy is redefining what it means to be a camper as it hosts a Summer Beauty Camp, July 29-30, at its Manhattan campus. Instead of trails, tents, and campfires, campers will explore beauty techniques, treatments, and services during an immersive camp experience that blends classroom learning with hands-on games and activities.
Successful start to cashless tolls on the Kansas Turnpike
The Kansas Turnpike is now cashless and tolls are no longer being collected on the roadway. To complete the conversion process, account information is being migrated into the new system, DriveKS. During this time, KTA’s customer service centers are closed and self-service platforms are unavailable. We’ll be ready to help again, beginning July 8.
RCPD Assistant Director Moldrup announces retirement
MANHATTAN - After more than thirty-nine years serving the Riley County community, Riley County Police Department, Assistant Director, Kurt Moldrup, has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2025. In March 1985, AD Moldrup started his career with the Riley County Police Department. He has worked in both the patrol and...
Sheriff: Man dies 3 days after Kansas City shooting
KANSAS CITY —A man wounded in a weekend shooting in Kansas City has died. On Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of SW Boulevard in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. Officers located a 20-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot...
Judge sides with Kan., stops Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by Kansas and 15 other Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge James Cain, Jr. sided with...
Riley County Arrest Report July 3
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. DAMON ALAN BROWN, 49, Ogden, Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction; non-person x4; Bond $20,000. MICHAEL ANTHONY VAZQUEZ, 49, Manhattan, Violate offender registration...
Manhattan woman injured after 2-vehicle crash
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Tuesday in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police department activity report Laura Zill, 61, Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way to Glady Schroeder, 84, Manhattan at the corner of Claflin Road and Wreath Avenue in Manhattan.
Kan. man who killed 8-year-old daughter will learn his fate
SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man with a previous abuse conviction is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday afternoon for the violent beating death of his 8-year-old daughter. In March, Thomas Gatewood, 52, Wichita, plead no contest to first-degree murder, kidnapping, aggravated battery, abuse of a child, rape, criminal sodomy, aggravated endangering of a child aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Biden Admin.: Doctors must now provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.
Read the settlement: Kan. largest school district discriminated against Black students
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include...
Police ask for home camera video to catch Kan. bank robbery suspect
DOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and asking neighbors in a certain area to check home cameras as the search continues for the suspect. Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Bank of America at 900 Ohio Street in Lawrence, after a bank robbery was reported, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.
🎥Road reopened after cleanup of Kansas oil spill
BARBER COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Transportation opened Kansas Highway 2 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Barber County Emergency Management. The road was closed for cleanup from a large oil spill. ----------------------------- BARBER COUNTY — Environmental services started the clean up on Kansas 2 after a large oil spill...
Kansas total tax collections back up in June
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that June's total tax collections were $1.03 billion. That is $24.1 million, or 2.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up 3.9% from June 2023, according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state ended May with...
Sheriff's office IDs 2-year-old who drowned at KC area home
KANSAS CITY—Authorities investigating the drowning death of a two-year old at home near Kansas City have identified the child Carson Bryant-Ferrantell. Just before noon June 28, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 38600 block of E. Parrent Road, Oak Grove, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. First responders found the toddler had drowned.
⚾ Rays beat the Royals after 2 1/2-hour rain delay
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers allowed one run once play resumed, and the Rays beat beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 in a game that ended just after midnight Wednesday. Brandon Lowe homered, Isaac...
Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report 2024
This is day 11 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. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
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