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Kansas couple led police on chase in reported stolen truck
RENO COUNTY — Two people were arrested following a Wednesday chase in Reno County. On Wednesday, the Reno County Sheriff’s Office was informed that a victim of a previous theft had spotted the suspect in Pretty Prairie. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and found Brian Palmer and Krystal Estes leaving a residence.
Derby 8th grader spends summer vacation painting 100 city fire hydrants
DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Derby 8th grader is being recognized for spending his free time this summer repainting local fire hydrants. Derby Fire and Rescue says Cannon M. spent his summer riding his bike around the city, painting fire hydrants. He recently completed his 100th hydrant. The fire department...
Kansas football unveils all-red uniforms ahead of upcoming games at Arrowhead Stadium
This offseason, the University of Kansas announced the first phase of its two-phase stadium renovation of the 103-year-old David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. With construction to take place well into 2025, the Jayhawks will head East on I-70 to play their home games in Kansas City. Children’s Mercy Park, home...
Salina annual ultrathin bonded asphalt project Aug. 15-16
On Thursday through Friday, August 15 through 16, APAC Shears of Salina will begin the City of Salina’s annual ultrathin bonded asphalt surface project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:. Motorists are urged to avoid work zones altogether or proceed with caution for the safety of the crews...
This longtime versatile administrator will be Topeka's new assistant city manager
Topeka has a new assistant city manager, but he should be a familiar face to many. Braxton Copley will serve the role for Topeka after 19 years in previous positions. “Braxton has done an incredible job as the director of public works and we are confident he will excel in his new role as...
Sevion Morrison enjoys idea of being Kansas football’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ offensively
LAWRENCE — Jonathan Wallace didn’t want to give away too much recently, after another fall camp practice. Wallace, Kansas football’s running backs coach, is well aware of how explosive redshirt junior running back Sevion Morrison can be. Morrison’s skillset allows him to be someone that can be used in numerous ways offensively. So, Wallace...
Brooke Otto’s choice to transfer to Kansas soccer gave coach Nate Lie one of his captains
LAWRENCE — There’s a lot that’s new for Kansas soccer head coach Nate Lie this year. Not only is he about to embark on a new season Thursday, on the road at South Dakota State, but 2024 will be his first season at the helm for the Jayhawks. He took the job after spending...
Grant to help expand conservation efforts at Mary’s Lake, Prairie Park Nature Center
Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat. The project, set to be completed by May 2026, will include building a larger dock, adding new field observation equipment, involving Haskell Indian Nations University students in shoreline habitat restoration and more, according to a City of Lawrence news release.
Marion prosecutor, wary of liability, wrote self-serving memos after raid on Kansas newspaper
By: Sherman SmithKansas Reflector Marion County Attorney Joel Ensey received immediate advice from the special prosecutor who later cleared police in the raid TOPEKA —…
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