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MEDIA RELEASE – Recovered Stolen Vehicle & Warrant Arrests
On Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at 6:41 AM, a law enforcement officer with the Pittsburg Police Department observed a vehicle that was not displaying any state issued license plates turn onto Amber Drive. The Officer turned his patrol vehicle around to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle pulled into the driveway of 1011 Amber Drive. The driver exited the vehicle and quickly entered the residence and closed the door behind him. Further investigation into the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of Joplin, Missouri.
Hit or miss weekend showers and storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an active night of storms, we are kicking off Saturday morning with continued scattered showers across southern Kansas. These will continue through the late morning. Afternoon highs will range from low to mid 80s this afternoon with mostly cloudy skies. A weak cold front will...
State treasurer: Kansas resident victim of government imposter scam
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office says a resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter. The office says the scammer contacted the victim via phone call and claimed to be a representative of the Kansas State Treasurer’s office. The victim was told that he had recently won a […]
Last chance to win prize, Topeka St. Jude Dream Home
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tickets for this year’s Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are going fast, here’s how to make sure you won’t miss out. Fewer than 1,000 tickets remain for this year’s Topeka St. Jude Dream Home. All of the funds collected from northeast Kansans reserving tickets goes to helping the children and families […]
Kesler Family Supporting Aspiring Bankers at FHSU
HAYS, Kan. — First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in banking possible. With a newly established scholarship, Jeff hopes to show Fort Hays State students that banking is more than a financial institution; it is a powerful platform to serve the communities they call home.
One arrested, one seriously injured after morning assault
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries after an alleged aggravated battery in west Topeka. According to police, a domestic disturbance incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 1300 block of Western Ave that resulted in one person being hospitalized for serious injuries. Police said one […]
How Kansas governor is influencing Democratic primaries and what Vic Miller says about it
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is using her Middle of the Road PAC to influence Democratic primary races, despite indicating she wanted to use the political action committee and its money to break the Republican supermajorities in the Statehouse. Kelly's PAC on Thursday endorsed four Democratic legislative candidates in contested primaries, including in one Topeka race. ...
Hays USD 489 revenue to increase; typical tax bill to go up less than $20 a year
The Hays USD 489 school district will exceed its revenue neutral rate, Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent for business services, told the school board on Monday. Residents of the Hays school district should receive a notification in the mail about the decision next week. The Ellis County valuation went up about...
Historic FHSU education affiliation approved by Higher Learning Commission
June 27 represents a significant milestone for higher education in rural Kansas, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially approved the Change of Control application filed jointly by Fort Hays State University, Hays, North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays and Beloit, and Northwest Kansas Technical College. This approval will result...
Cooler temps and storm chances this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Get ready for September-like temperatures and chances for thunderstorms as we head into the weekend. Today will be a degree or two warmer than yesterday with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. We’ll enjoy mostly sunny skies throughout the day before thunderstorm chances increase into the evening.
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