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Police make arrest ID woman who died after assault at Kan. home
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a fatal domestic incident and have made an arrest. Just before 6a.m. Friday, police responded to the 1300 Block of SW Western Avenue in Topeka on the report of a Domestic Disturbance, according to Topeka Police Lt. Ronnie Connell. First responders found Dedra...
Meet the Manhattan City Manager finalists
Members of the public will have the opportunity to 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. According to a social media announcement by the City of Manhattan 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.
Trump, reports "very good phone call" with Ukraine President
NEW YORK —Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call Friday regarding the ongoing War with Russia and the possibility of Future Peace Negotiations. On his social media page, Trump wrote, " President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and I had a very good phone...
Rodeo time in Junction City
( Photos by Anthony Gorges ) The Junction City Rodeo opened Friday night. There were events ranging from bull riding to the calf scramble. The rodeo continues Saturday evening at 7:30 at the arena on South Spring Valley Road. There is a Special Needs Rodeo from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday.
Kansas officers discover 2,000 altered retail gift cards
JOHNSON COUNTY —Earlier this month, members of the Lenexa Police Department's Directed Patrol Unit were patrolling hotels in the area of 95th Street and I-35 highway in Lenexa, according to a social media report. Officers contacted an individual from out of state parked at one of the hotels and...
Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has died
WASHINGTON (AP) —Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in...
KCPD: Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car
KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. Friday in Kansas City. A motorcycle was westbound on Parvin Road, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino, A car was eastbound and turning left onto Belmont Ave when the motorcycle struck the passenger front fender. The motorcyclist was ejected and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to DiMartino.
Longest-held wrongly incarcerated woman known in the U.S. is free
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (AP) — A woman whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years of a life sentence was released Friday, despite attempts in the last month by Missouri’s attorney general to keep her behind bars. Sandra Hemme, 64, left a prison in Chillicothe, hours after...
⚾ Witt's 17th home run lifts the Royals over the White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Friday night. Witt drove Chris Flexen’s inside fastball above the left field bullpen for his 17th homer...
Kan. man accused of throwing explosive on woman's porch
ATCHISON—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage after an explosion at a home in Atchison. At 8:30p.m. on Monday, police responded to the 1700 block Chestnut to investigate a report of an explosion, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. When officers arrived at the home., police was determined...
Suspect does handstand during Kan. DUI traffic stop
JOHNSON COUNTY —During a driving under the influence traffic stop near 75th Street and Nieman Road this week, a suspect surprised officers by performing a handstand instead of raising his leg, according to a social media report from the Shawnee, Kansas Police Department. "While this incident may seem amusing,...
Read Friday update from Biden's doctor on the President's COVID recovery
WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas. Late Friday afternoon, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president's physician, provided an update on Biden's recovery. The president's diagnosis comes amid intense scrutiny of his health and stamina after a disastrous debate with former President Donald...
KCPD needs help to ID man who may have info about deadly shooting
KANSAS CITY —Detectives are asking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual who police believe may have information regarding a homicide that occurred on on June 17, 2023 in the 6700 block of Richmond Avenue in Kansas City, according to a social media report from KCPD. Please...
Whistleblower: Most of Trump’s security detail last Saturday not Secret Service
WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers behind the U.S. Secret Service’s botched security rollout at President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally. The letter comes after multiple whistleblowers contacted Senator Hawley’s office with...
Kan. man admits defrauding rancher in hay scam during drought
BILLINGS, Montana — A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge Thursday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of...
Delegate from NW Kansas attends Republican National Convention
Kansas made its presence felt at the Republican National Convention, with Hays local and delegate Travis Couture-Lovelady representing the Sunflower State. This marks Couture's fourth convention since 2012, held this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for Republican Party delegates to select their presidential nominees. Couture attended the RNC from July 15...
RCPD has a new teammate in their fight against crime
RILEY COUNTY —The Riley County Police Department has a new teammate in their work to fight crime. On social media Friday, the RCPD introduced K9 Kyra. She is a highly trained Belgian Malinois specializing in tracking and narcotics detection. She successfully completed her first case on July 17, 2024, demonstrating exceptional performance.
Manhattan Boys & Girls Club Early Learning Center
( Photos by Manhattan Boys & Girls Club ) The grand opening for the new Early learning Center and 30th anniversary of the Manhattan Boys & Girls Club were celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. The new facility can serve 156 Infant through Pre-K children. It contains nine classrooms.
MHA Receives LIHTC Award for Sunflower Flats
Manhattan Housing Authority announced that they have been awarded a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) for the development of Sunflower Flats. This new project marks a significant milestone in a commitment to providing quality affordable housing in Manhattan. Sunflower Flats will offer modern, energy-efficient apartments designed with the needs of the community in mind.
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