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Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas prison following stabbing incident
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, was transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed Tuesday.Chauvin, 47, is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, a low-security prison. He was previously held in Arizona at FCI Tucson in August 2022 to simultaneously serve a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights and a 22 1/2-year state sentence for second-degree murder. Earlier this month, Chauvin was temporarily transferred to the Oklahoma Federal Transfer Center.The transfer...
Kansas Football Reveals New Red Uniforms for 2024 Season
Kansas football unveiled its new red uniforms ahead of the 2024 season. The uniform includes an all-red jersey and pants with “Kansas” displayed across the chest and “Rock Chalk” on the sleeves. This follows the 2023 debut of the “Blackhawk” uniforms and new home and away sets.
Salute Our Heroes: Retired pediatrician leaves mark on community after 60 years
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On August 4th, Dr. Camille Heeb held a retirement party at her pediatric clinic’s new location. She originally started in special education but wanted to change her trajectory. “I thought early intervention was the thing that should happen,” said Dr. Heeb, who worked at Partners...
Former Louisburg restaurant employee accused of tip inflation, credit card theft
LOUISBURG, Kan. (KCTV) - Police are looking for anyone who visited at a popular restaurant in Louisburg. The Louisburg Police Department is investigating a case involving a former employee at Timbercreek Bar and Grill. Detectives are asking anyone who visited the restaurant between July 31 and Aug. 16, and used...
Stormont Vail Health announces new member to the Emergency Medicine Department
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health announced the newest addition to the Emergency Department team on Tuesday, August 20. Dr. Veronica Diedrich, D.O., a physician, is the newest team member at Stormont Vail Emergency Department located at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Diedrich’s, Wisconsin, interest in science fueled...
Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises
Pulling children out of a mental health crisis is tricky. Some have just run away from home while others are coming off a violent attack on a sibling or parent. They’re thinking impulsively, acting desperately and sometimes doing irrational things to change their situations. That can land them at the Johnson County Juvenile Intake and […] The post Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises appeared first on The Beacon.
Lockdown lifted at Wichita West High School after threat investigation
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police were called to West High School Tuesday after the administration received information that there may have been a threat to the building. Wichita Public Schools spokesperson Susan Arensman said that as a precaution, the school went into lockdown and Wichita police were contacted. WPD...
Great Bend Innovation Center: Details on what it is and uses
When the rendering and location were revealed earlier this month of a $7 million innovation center to be built in Great Bend, many reactions were how extravagant the facility was and curiosity on its actual purpose in the community. “One of the things that makes me cringe the most is...
Konza Celebrating Community Care Clinic Month with a Food Drive
(JUNCTION CITY, KS) - Konza Prairie Community Health Center is celebrating Community Care Clinic Month with a food drive to stock the Konza Cupboard & Food Pantry located at 361 Grant Ave in Junction City. The Konza Cupboard is a blessing box outside of the clinic and the food pantry...
Kansas drug bust: Fentanyl, heroin and THC gummies
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating four suspects on drug allegations. On August 15, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 500 Block NE Grattan Street. related to an ongoing investigation, according to a media release. While conducting the search warrant,...
KDOT announces Southwest Kansas project delay
A highway construction project in Southwest Kansas has been delayed. Resurfacing work was scheduled to start Aug. 12 along U.S. Highway 83 from the intersection of that highway with U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 400 north to the south city limits of Scott City. However, Kansas Department of Transportation...
Medicare open enrollment coming in October
Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan. Original Medicare is a health plan that has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) covers in-patient hospital and skilled...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1750 – Liming Fields…Wheat Variety Resources
00:01:05 – Lime for Wheat and Alfalfa Production: K-State soil fertility specialist, Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, starts today’s show with reminders about the importance of liming fields especially for wheat and alfalfa. 00:12:05 – Kansas Wheat Variety Publications: Kelsey Andersen Onofre, K-State wheat pathologist, and Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat...
Report predicts Kansas population will grow by half-million in 50 years
Kansas’ population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 people in the next 50 years, and non-white residents are predicted to drive that growth, a research center forecasts. A report from Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research said the state is predicted to add more...
Concert, circus and more coming to Old School in Cottonwood Falls
COTTONWOOD FALLS — The Chase County Old School Development District is set to host a variety of exciting events in the coming weeks, bringing the community together for fun, music, and entertainment. First up is a benefit concert featuring Weda Skirts at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, at the Old...
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees – Clint Albers, Eric Brown, Daryl Craft, and Dr. Gary Fredrickson. “Our board of trustees continually show up in support of FHSU’s future,” said FHSU Foundation President and CEO Jason Williby. “These members are some of our greatest advocates and are devoted to the university through and through. We’re excited to have these individuals on our board.”
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