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In Topeka and all of Kansas, homelessness on the rise
TOPEKA — Another legislative session ended without action on Kansas’ homelessness problem, even as the city outside the statehouse walls reported a spike in rates of unhoused people. Homelessness reform advocates urge more awareness and action. Shanae Eggert with the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition said more mitigation measures...
Biden set to give new benefits to undocumented immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host a White House event this week celebrating an Obama-era directive that offered deportation protections for young undocumented immigrants, as his own administration prepares potential new benefits for others without legal status but with long-standing ties in the United States. White House...
Beautiful new mural for Kansas grain elevator
MCPHERSON COUNTY — The Inman Museum Association is excited to announce the commissioning of their new mural project on the iconic grain elevator east of Highway 61 when entering Inman. This significant project is part of a broader initiative to celebrate Kansas heritage with 150 years of Turkey Red...
Kansas education data still a concern
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the latest national edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation 2024 KIDS COUNT National Data Book, Kansas still ranks in the bottom half of the country for education at 28th. Adrienne Olejnik with Kansas Action for Children is clear. Education doesn't just happen K-12, and it doesn't just happen in the school building.
Driver dies from injuries a week after Kansas City crash
KANSAS CITY —A driver injured in an accident that occurred just before 8a.m. June 7, in Kansas City has died. According to KCPD, a Chevrolet Silverado was speeding northbound on Troost from 89th Street when a Honda passenger vehicle pulled out into the first lane of Troost from 85th Street. This caused the pickup to swerve into southbound lanes of oncoming traffic.
Kansas woman shot by police admits killing her 14-year-old son
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman accused of killing her 14-year-old son before a standoff with police at her apartment has entered a plea to the charges. On Thursday, Kylee Hodges, 43, Wichita, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the shooting death of Claude Hodges Jr., according to the The Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.
Small plane struck Interstate sign before crash into creek
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado—Two people were injured in a small plane crash Sunday south of Denver as the pilot attempted to land on the Interstate. Just after 8 am, multiple agencies respond to the crash in a creek just east of Interstate 25 near the exit for Larkspur, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's office.
⚾Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Sunday as Mookie Betts left in the seventh inning after a pitch broke a bone in his left hand.
Chiefs defensive tackle accused of domestic violence, burglary
KANSAS CITY (AP)—Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. There were no other details about the arrest. The...
Kansas deputies found meth and children at woman's home
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman on multiple allegations. Just after 11:30p.m. June 14, sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a possible domestic disturbance in the city of Horton, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant. Investigators found Methamphetamines, and drug paraphernalia at the residence. Deputies...
State Library of Kansas: 2024 Kansas Notable Books
TOPEKA –This year’s list of Kansas Notable Books continues the tradition of celebrating the rich stories and culture of Kansas. “The 2024 Kansas Notable Books list recognizes 15 books written by Kansans or about Kansas,” said Ray Walling, State Librarian. “ From historical figures like abolitionist James...
Riley County Arrest Report June 15/16
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. ZION AYINDE WRIGHT, 24, Manhattan, Possession of stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or >; Bond $1,750. SHELBI...
Body of missing 3-year-old found in Kansas waterway
BUTLER COUNTY—The search for a missing 3-year-old ended in tragedy Sunday morning in Butler County. Just before 7p.m. Saturday, deputies with the Butler County Sheriff's office responded to the 12000 Block of SW. Prairie Creek Road just outside of Andover after a report of a missing 3-year-old boy, according to Undersheriff Damion Cundiff.
Deadly bird flu: How can a cow and a chicken have the same illness?
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As the U.S. dairy industry confronts a bird flu outbreak, with cases reported at dozens of farms and the disease spreading to people, the egg industry could serve as an example of how to slow the disease but also shows how difficult it can be to eradicate the virus.
KHP IDs Kansas man who died after struck by car
WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in Wyandotte County have identified the victim as 34-year-old Cory Allen Poland of Kansas City, Kansas. The accident occurred just before 9:30p.m. Thursday in Wyandotte County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Audi A6 driven by Camille Breonne Carter,...
Kan. lawmakers poised to lure Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn't worth the cost. The Kansas Legislature's top leaders endorsed helping the Chiefs and...
RCPD: 41-year-old hospitalized after hit-and-run
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit-and-run in Riley County. Just after 2a.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a pedestrian hit-and-run near City Park in the 1100 block of Freemont, according to a social media report from the Riley County Police Department. The 41-year-old male...
One person hospitalized after home explosion in SW Kansas
FINNEY COUNTY —One person was injured after a home explosion in Garden City. Just after 7p.m. on Saturday, the Garden City Fire Department was dispatched to the report of an explosion at 802 West Fair Street, Garden City, according to a media release. Upon arrival, fire personnel found one...
Gusty winds pushed plane over at Kansas airport
JOHNSON COUNTY —A pilot and co-pilot avoided injury after an airplane mishap just before 1p.m. Saturday in Johnson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a PA-18 Replica piloted by Mark E Skoric, 71, Uniontown, Pennsylania, was at New Century Airport, located 175th Street and Interstate 35 in Olathe. The...
US military targets rebel radar sites after merchant crew abandons ship
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military unleashed a wave of attacks targeting radar sites operated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after one merchant sailor went missing and the vessel he was on caught fire in the latest Houthi strike on shipping in the crucial Red Sea corridor, authorities said Saturday.
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