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Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for murder at Overland Park gas station
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Johnson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Missouri, to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Zarrell Semaj Finley, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 gas station shooting. On July 31, 2022, the Overland Park Police Department said it was called...
Two Holton residents arrested for meth distribution after search warrant in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Holton residents were arrested for distribution of methamphetamine after a search warrant in Jackson County. According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies served a search warrant on a residence south of Holton at 22321 Q Rd. As a result,...
Surprise Kansas Transfer Demanding Big Role With Stellar Summer Play
Kansas transfer DE Dylan Wudke is shining in summer practices, drawing major praise from defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator Taiwo Onatolu for his strong work. The six-foot-four, 265-pound transfer from Youngstown State was a Second-Team All-MVFC selection in 2023, compiling 33 tackles with four sacks. He's projected as...
Multiple vehicle crash in Geary Co. impacts I-70
Update 9:20 a.m.: The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says lanes on I-70 have been cleared and construction zone traffic has been resumed. JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Geary County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is warning motorists of a multiple-vehicle crash on I-70 in Junction City. At 8:07 a.m., the GCSO took to social media to warn […]
TSCPL to host Lisa Scottoline for author talk
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library is ready to welcome another best selling author. Lisa Scottoline has been writing since the 1990s. She’ll discuss her most recent book, “Truth about the Devlins,” during her Sept. 30 visit to Topeka. Librarians Cadie Maas...
Leavenworth High School rolls out relaxed dress code with hopes of boosting attendance
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — High school students in Leavenworth are going back to school in style and comfort. The Leavenworth High School is rolling out a relaxed dress code for the 2024 school year. "Our three focus areas here are academics, attendance and attitudes," Leavenworth High School Principal James Vanek...
PRCA Rodeo Results- Night Two
The Inter-State Rodeo is officially in the books, with the final results in for the riders. Quintonn Lunsford claims the top spot in bareback riding with 73 points, with Bryce Eck in 2nd place with 70 points. In steer wrestling, Tucker Ravenscroft takes 1st with 4.2 seconds, with Emmett Edler...
KU Med, KU Health System Announce Four New Senior Leadership Roles
The University of Kansas Medical Center announced it has selected a new executive vice chancellor in addition to the health system announcing three other senior leadership roles. Dr. Steve Stites will serve as executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center while also maintaining his role as executive vice president for...
Unexpected leak closes part of Gardner Aquatic Center to close early for season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Summer ends early at part of a Johnson County attraction. Gardner Aquatic Center said its splash area, lazy river and slide area will be closed for the remainder of the season. According to Gardner Parks and Recreation a substantial leak at the aquatic center forced the early closure.
Kansas State Football: 2024 Season Preview and Prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats are a team experienced at being competitive in the Big 12 Conference and this season should be no exception. Last year the Wildcats missed out on a second straight berth in the Big 12 Championship Game and finished the season 9-4 with a win in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The season before, the Wildcats got to the Big 12 title game and beat TCU in overtime in what might be one of the best championship games in league history.
How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vex big companies with their investment activism
ATCHISON, Kansas (AP) — Among corporate America’s most persistent shareholder activists are 80 nuns in a monastery outside Kansas City. Nestled amid rolling farmland, the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have taken on the likes of Google, Target and Citigroup — calling on major companies to do everything from AI oversight to measuring pesticides to respecting the rights of Indigenous people.
Shawnee Mission School District hires specialists to tackle attendance trends
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Kids not showing up for class has been an ongoing problem for decades, but following the COVID-19 pandemic the issue has only gotten worse. At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the Shawnee Mission School District reported 21 percent of their students as chronically absent.
Pretty Prairie gives bond issue updates
The district has been busy this summer with construction under the current bond issue that was approved in May of 2023. The bond issue was approved for just under 8 million dollars. At the grade school, all projects will be completed by the first day of classes on Wednesday, Aug....
Clay Center Zoo Adds Unique New Residents, Patagonian Cavies
The Clay Center Zoo has recently welcomed the arrival of some Patagonian Cavies to the zoo. Cavies, also known as Maras, are the fourth largest rodent species in the world, native to the arid grasslands of central and southern Argentina. With their long legs and large ears, these furry rodents...
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