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Students, staff safe after backpack at center of KCK bomb threat removed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Students and staff are safe after an unclaimed backpack at the center of a possible bomb threat was removed from a Kansas City high school. Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools confirmed on Thursday morning, that students and staff were held in their classrooms as law enforcement officials investigated a possible bomb threat at Wyandotte High School.
County rezones property north of town for local business
The Riley County commission on Thursday agreed to rezone a property north of Manhattan to allow a landscaping business to move onto it. Done Right Landscaping LLC will take over the plot at 6621 Tuttle Creek Boulevard after commissioners approved the request to rezone it from single-unit residential to a planned-unit development.
Kansas City-based union members welcome indictment of leaders. But will it bring change?
“We’ve never had a voice in the election of leaders,” said Adam Mendenhall, of Kansas City-based Local 83. “ ... There’s not very much union about the Boilermakers union.”
Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Chad Tuchek, M.D. to the Neurosurgery Department
Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Chad Tuchek, a neurosurgeon subspecializing in neurosurgical oncology, to the Stormont Vail Neurosurgery team. His expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotics, will help promote assurance and better outcomes for patients with brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve disorders at the Cotton O'Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center at 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka.
Tours of historic Topeka mansion open with 150th anniversary celebration
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) will be holding a 150th anniversary celebration next month for a historic park in Topeka. Sean Zears with the SCP+R announced in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 29 that community members are invited to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ward-Meade Mansion at Old Prairie […]
18-year-old Independence man dies in downtown scooter accident
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - An 18-year-old Independence man died Thursday morning, August 29, 2024, after his electric scooter collided with a pickup truck in downtown Independence, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).
Teen hit by vehicle in front of Children’s Mercy Park dies from her injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The teenager who was hit in front of Children’s Mercy Park has passed away as a result of her injuries according to police. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that the teenager struck near Children’s Mercy Park on Tuesday evening has passed away as a result of her injuries. She has been identified as Summer Lynn, 17, of Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self believes his roster now has the starter-depth he's wanted
LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self isn’t sure if his consistent rotation this upcoming season will expand to 10 players. Self, speaking Wednesday during a Bleacher Report livestream interview, considers nine a possibility. Over the course of the offseason, the Jayhawks recruited well and added the depth they lacked at times last...
Overland Park Police clear area after suspicious object reported near synagogue
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The area near an Overland Park synagogue is back to normal after technicians responded to a report of a possible explosive. The Overland Park Police Department asked the community to avoid the area of 103rd and Conser St. around 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. Experts worked to determine if the report of a possible explosive near the Indian Creek Recreation Center was legitimate.
Wichita man arrested after pulling handgun during traffic stop
A Wichita man was arrested in Chase County early Thursday when the driver pulled out a handgun during a traffic stop. According to Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh, a Chase County deputy initiated a traffic stop at 1:38 a.m. on U.S. Highway 50 at the Flint Hills One Stop in Strong City. During the stop, the deputy was checking the driver for potential driving under the influence of drugs.
Wichita (Kansas) board approves facilities plan that calls for closing and consolidating many schools
The Wichita (Kansas) School Board has unanimously approved a facilities plan that calls for closings, consolidations and new “right-sized” buildings as the district responds to anticipated enrollment declines. The Wichita Eagle reports that the district may put a $450 million bond proposal before voters to pay for the...
September hunting seasons kick off afcross Kansas
(KOAM) - As September arrives, hunters across Kansas are gearing up for the start of various hunting seasons. From elk and deer to dove and teal, this month offers a wide range of opportunities for enthusiasts to engage in their favorite outdoor activities.
Car insurance is on the rise, Topeka dealer shares why
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Several factors are steering higher prices to buy and repair your cars. “Inflation does play a part, labor costs play a part, getting the parts from over seas and getting them checked at the ports in a timely matter. That all plays into what we deal with every single day,” said Lewis Toyota Parts Manger Brett Lewis.
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