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RCPD: Baby injured, man jailed after attempted child abduction
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted child abduction and have made an arrest. Just after 1pm. Wednesday, police responded to a reported attempted child abduction outside of So Long Saloon in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.
Kan. Democratic senator pitches reform bill anchored by robust property tax relief
TOPEKA — Outgoing state Sen. Tom Holland recommended Wednesday ahead of a special session of the Kansas Legislature a state tax reform bill highlighted by residential, commercial and agricultural property tax relief rather than offering a package emphasizing state income tax rate cuts. Holland, a Baldwin City Democrat who...
Police: Suspect fired gun into occupied vehicle at Kansas park
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement in Johnson County are investigating a shooting at Riverfront Park in Shawnee. Around 11:47 p.m. on June 11, police responded to the 5500 block of Frisbie Road in the city of Shawnee to a report of an armed disturbance with shots fired, according to a media release.
Royals reverse initial announcement: Hunter Renfroe's left big toe not broken
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe's left big toe is not fractured, the Kansas City Royals said Wednesday, two days after the team initially announced it was broken by a foul ball. Kansas City said Renfroe is expected to miss two to three weeks, down from six to...
Kan. GOP lawmakers vote to hold AG in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case, Republicans' latest and strongest rebuke of the Justice Department as partisan conflict over the rule of law animates the 2024 presidential campaign.
Sheriff IDs Kansas woman who died after trapped under UTV
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 10a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County have identified the woman who died as Rita M. Cline of Topeka, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian. Investigators determined, while assisting a friend that was backing up a UTV, Cline was struck...
Wheat Scoop: Kansas Farmer Ron Suppes passes leadership baton
From nutritionists with Pizza Hut to the chefs at Yale University to influential personal trainers, Ron Suppes shared his western Kansas farmer savvy to conversations across the grain industry value chain during his time as chairman of the Wheat Foods Council (WFC). In early June, he passed off the leadership baton — just ahead of harvest — during the organization’s annual meeting, but not before he helped facilitate a bit more education on how wheat is developed and grown.
Rebels launch bomb attack against Greek-owned ship in Red Sea
ABOARD THE USS LABOON IN THE RED SEA (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a boat-borne bomb attack against a commercial ship in the Red Sea on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest escalation despite a U.S.-led campaign trying to protect the vital waterway. The use of a boat loaded...
⚾ Stanton, Trevino and Verdugo homer as Yankees beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Trevino capped a six-run first inning with a three-run homer, Gleyber Torres added a three-run drive in the seventh and the New York Yankees romped over the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Wednesday night for their third straight win in the four-game series. Giancarlo...
SW Kan. man allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted victim
FINNEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex ctimes. On Monday, police responded to St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City for a reported rape, according to a media release. Through the investigation, it was learned that 50-year-old Willie Clay, Jr., allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted...
Police ID Kansas man killed during street fight
DOUGLAS COUNTY– Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday night during a fight. Just after 10:30p.m. law enforcement responded to a report from witnesses who observed two men in a physical fight at intersection of E 25th Terrace and Franklin Road in Lawrence, according to a media release.
Southern Baptists oppose IVF, reject ban on women pastors
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. The vote received support from 61% of the...
Kansas bicyclist dies from injuries after crash into car
NEOSHO COUNTY—A Kansas man died from injuries in an accident that occurred just before noon Tuesday in Neosho County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Camaro driven by Marcus Earl Howard, 39, Chanute, was southbound on Santa Fe Avenue. A westbound bicycle ridden by Harvey Morris Love,...
Police capture suspect wanted for June 4 Kansas homicide
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide in Wichita have captured a wanted suspect. On Wednesday, Wichita Police Homicide investigators arrested 23-year-old Jeremiah Walker on a charge of Second-Degree Murder in the deaath of 27-year-old Quentin Gordon, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. Just after 9:30p.m. June 4,...
🎥 Bad news for borrowers: Fewer interest rate cuts this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year. The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from a previous forecast of...
Sheriff: 1 dead in rural Kansas UTV accident
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after 10a.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County have identified the woman who died as Rita M. Cline of Topeka, according to Sheriff's Deputy Abigail Christian. Investigators determined, while assisting a friend that was backing up a UTV, Cline was struck...
🎥Biden touts gun safety record to advocates, as son found guilty on felony charges
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted his administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence as the second anniversary of bipartisan gun safety legislation he signed into law approaches. (click below to watch the President's comments) “Never give up on hope,” Biden said during an annual conference hosted...
Sheriff: Kan. man falsely accused of shooting his wife; she has died
SALINE COUNTY —Janet Willson, the 43-year-old who woman suffered a gunshot wound to her abdomen on May 26 in rural Saline County died on Tuesday afternoon at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, according to the Saline County Sheriff's office. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said Willson was shot...
Washington monitoring as Russian warships enter Havana harbor
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean in what some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine. Three ships slowly crossed the mouth of the Havana Bay...
Riley County Arrest Report June 12
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. SHAWN MICHAEL GELUSHIA, 37, Manhattan, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/family member or dating relationship; Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $4,000. JOSE...
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