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Cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' scam wrecks Kansas bank, sends ex-CEO to prison for 24 years
The former CEO of a small Kansas bank was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for looting the bank of $47 million — which he sent to cryptocurrency wallets controlled by scammers who had duped him in a “pig butchering” scheme that appealed to his greed, federal prosecutors said.
Kansas: Interview with 2026 Wichita East Star LB Pharrell Adams
Sophomore linebacker Pharrell Adams had a breakout season in 2023 as the young phenom racked up 110 total tackles including 18 for a loss with six sacks and one interception for the Aces of Wichita East High School. Adams was a key part of a defensive unit that gave up 16.3 points per game and helped the Aces finish the season, 8-3.
AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant
AMAG Pharmaceuticals has been denied insurance coverage for business losses exceeding $30 million related to a 2017 manufacturing incident at Pfizer’s McPherson, Kansas facility. A district judge in Massachusetts recently ruled in favor of American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company (AGLIC), which had denied AMAG’s claim for losses stemming from an air leak in Pfizer’s M6 filling room.
Boom! Salina Street Art & Mural Festival set to return in Oct.
Boom! Salina Street Art & Mural Festival is back for a thrilling third year, set to add more murals to the growing Salina Kanvas gallery. Slated for September 30th-October 5th, the festival features an impressive line-up of muralists invited from around the world, each infusing Salina Downtown with their own signature artistic styles.
McConnell Air Show prep: some planes heading out, show planes flying in
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Manhattan Judge Rules Julia Ormond’s Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit Against Disney and CAA Can Proceed
The Walt Disney Company suffered another blow in court today when a Manhattan judge ruled that Julia Ormond’s lawsuit against Disney and CAA can proceed. The Emmy Award-winning actress is suing both entities, claiming that they failed to protect her from Harvey Weinstein in the mid-90s. Ormond originally filed...
Wichita Mystery Company launches Halloween themed murder mystery event
Ready to celebrate Halloween in the most epic way? Check out the latest venture from Wichita Mystery Company. The business brings interactive murder mystery pop-up events to the Wichita area. In the latest one, they bring the festive fun of a haunted house and combine it with a murder mystery,...
Atrium Owner Ordered to Repair or Demolish Property in 30 Days, Update Hearing Oct. 1
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council has condemned the former Atrium Hotel and Convention Center on North Lorraine as unsafe and dangerous. As part of the resolution the City Council adopted on Tuesday following a show cause hearing, owner Josiah Joseph was given 30 days to repair or demolish the property and post a cash bond covering demolition cost. An update hearing has also been set for Oct. 1.
An update on Manhattan's road construction projects
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Manhattan provided an update on multiple ongoing road construction projects to 13 News on Tuesday. Ken Hays, Manhattan City Engineering Project Coordinator, says construction on Kimball Avenue near Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be complete next week, just in time for Kansas State’s football opener on Aug. 31.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: More overnight storms, temps climb toward the weekend
A fast-moving disturbance will spark the next round of storms over Colorado by this evening. Closer to sunset, this will track into western Kansas. A storm or two could be forceful enough for damaging downburst winds. This complex of heavy rain tracks east through the state overnight with the leftovers...
President Biden approves major Kansas disaster declaration
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – FEMA announced on Tuesday that President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Kansas, and federal disaster assistance is available to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms on May 19, 2024. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain […]
Real estate investor plays role in making properties liveable
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Tarantulas on the march in Kansas, what to know
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Kansans with a healthy fear of spiders may get more than they bargain for this fall as thousands of tarantulas hit the road. Autumn in Kansas brings with it the possibility of seeing the state’s biggest arachnid residents in greater numbers than usual. The large spiders might be scary, especially for […]
W. Kansas man appointed to KS Ag Department's marketing advisory board
MANHATTAN — Three Kansans have been appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam to serve on the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Advisory Board. Board service will begin on September 12. The Marketing Advisory Board provides constituent observation and comment for a variety of industry sector strategies supporting...
Kansas community colleges report increase in students living on campus as fall semester begins
GARDEN CITY — Community colleges across Kansas are reporting an increase in students living on campus as classes resume for the fall semester. According to the Kansas Association of Community Colleges, institutions in the southwest quadrant of the state reached 100% capacity for on-campus housing a few weeks before the scheduled start of classes. At […]
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