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Marysville man arrested in connection with meth possession in Brown County
RESERVE, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with methamphetamine possession on Saturday night in northern Brown County, authorities said. The arrest was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday in the vicinity of 320th and Kestrel Road. The location was about 6 miles north of Hiawatha, or a mile and a half south of the Kansas-Nebraska state line.
Large Thunderstorm Caused Damage and Flooding in Junction City Friday Evening
Geary County Emergency Services reported that Friday’s storm that ripped through Junction City had straight-line wind speeds between 80 and 90 miles per hour, this report came after consulting with the National Weather Service on the damage and radar images. The evening also brought extensive rain and flooding, with...
Here is every FBS team Kansas State football has played, but never beaten
Kansas State football has been around since about 1893 with most sources saying they first started playing around Thanksgiving. They didn't play their true first season till the following year. The bottom line is that Kansas State football has been playing football for a long time. In that time, they...
Federal judge says Topeka police officer violated Fourth Amendment in frisk that found gun
A federal judge won't let prosecutors use evidence of a crime because a Topeka police officer violated the defendant's constitutional rights when obtaining that evidence. U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse on June 26 granted a motion to suppress the gun that Tevin Nance possessed during an unconstitutional search. "He was...
Leawood, Kansas neighborhood floods after heavy rain, van carried by high water
LEAWOOD, Kan. — A new cell phone video shows how much rain some in the Kansas City metro received, particularly those who live south of Interstate 70. A video from a KMBC 9 News viewer on Wenonga in the Leawood South neighborhood shows a work van stuck in high water.
Wichita couple spreads joy by donating, fixing bicycles
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Every couple of weeks, the Stephens family makes a special delivery. Working as a one-stop bike shop, the couple gives away bikes to kids who need them and repairs the ones they already have. It all began when Earl Stephens saw a little boy in need.
Overland Park approves Farmers’ Market improvement project
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The City of Overland Park has approved plans for an improvement project for the Overland Park Farmers’ Market. The updated plan includes: The new plan also has a new gathering space that was part of a planning process where residents said they would like to see more spaces for events and […]
Kansas basketball makes top-four for No. 1 ranked point guard in 2025 class
Kansas basketball is in the running for some of the best prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. The Jayhawks are looking to land several high schoolers in the upcoming cycle with several key contributors set to graduate after the 2024-25 season. HC Bill Self and his staff are eager to reel in potential NBA talent.
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for alleged source of income discrimination
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first Douglas County District Court lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers. Sue Herynk and her husband Joe Herynk, of River City Homes Inc., are named as...
Car from KCK lot breaks down in two days, dealership refuses to amend
Just two days after Myron Tyler purchased a car from Cars KC, steam began billowing from under the hood. After pulling over to the shoulder, Tyler was unable to even get the car to start, the engine had seized up.
The Prickly Pear Grill and Cantina transitioning to Jose Pepper’s ®
The Prickly Pear Grill & Cantina, a Tex-Mex eating and entertainment venue that opened in downtown Salina in August 2022, will transition to a new ownership group and concept, Jose Pepper's®, with an expected opening in fall 2024. "As downtown Salina continues its revitalization, we are thrilled to announce...
Wichita City Council hires consultant to help determine old water plant’s future
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to hire a consultant to help determine the future of the Main Water Treatment Plant at 1800 West Museum Boulevard. With the Wichita Water Works plant near Zoo Boulevard expected to be complete in early 2025, the...
Kansas State's top-rated high school commitments of all time
On the morning of a potential monumental recruiting day for the Kansas State football program, let's revisit the Wildcats' highest-rated all-time high school commitments according to 247Sports. 10. Gus Hawkins (91.57) Named Sports in Kansas' Lineman of the Year as a senior, Gus Hawkins was truly dominant last fall as...
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