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BOE approves attorney contract and KASB policies
During Monday’s meeting, the USD 489 Board of Education reviewed its contract for the board attorney. Board attorney Bill Jeter said the contract has been in effect for nearly a decade. Before the contract, he was paid hourly and spent most of his time with the teacher and custodial union negotiations. However, when he was asked to start attending board meetings, a contract was set up for a flat rate for board meetings and work sessions rather than an hourly rate.
KHP enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) is entering one of their cruisers into the “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest. This year the KHP is entering their challenger into the contest. Last year, the Kentucky State Police took first place. “The contest began as a friendly competition between the state agencies and is proving […]
High winds topple trees in Hays overnight
Winds in Hays topped out at 66 mph Monday night, toppling trees and breaking tree limbs. Hays received 1.75 inches of rain, according to the K-State Ag Research Center. That brings Hays to 2.14 inches of rain for July and 13.14 inches of precipitation for the year. Hays averages 14.67 inches of rain by the end of July.
Hays USD 489 BOE hears summer construction update
The Hays USD 489 superintendent updated the school board on district construction projects at the board's meeting on Monday. Work is progressing on the bond projects at Roosevelt Elementary School and Hays High School, Superintendent Ron Wilson said. The board members will tour the construction sites at their August retreat.
Hays Medical Center nurse receives international award
The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) honored Jessica Albers, MFS, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P. with the Virginia A. Lynch Pioneer Award in Forensic Nursing, the Association’s highest award, at a presentation held at Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) in Hays, Kansas on Friday, June 28, 2024. Albers is Sexual Assault/Forensic Nurse Examiner at Hays Medical Center. The award is named for Virginia Lynch, known globally as the “mother of forensic nursing.”
Two teens hospitalized after car strikes semi's trailer
RUSSELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 11 a.m. Tuesday in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Dodge Neon driven by Christopher T. Ford, 18, Hillsboro, Missouri was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of the Gorham exit in the passing lane when it caught up to another vehicle.
Sheriff seizes animals in heat distress at Kansas home
RUSSELL COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged animal cruelty in Russell County. Just after 10a.m. on July 12, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 300 block of north Kansas Avenue in Luray for an animal welfare check, according to a media release. Arriving on scene,...
Wichita jailer was ‘amped up,’ antagonized loud inmate before beating, affidavit says
In all, former Sedgwick County Jail deputy Kymbal A. Britt, 19, punched the inmate at least five times on April 22, according to an arrest affidavit. He is charged with misdemeanor battery.
ICTea will close both locations at the end of July
In some shocking news, ICTea has announced they will be closing their doors at both locations. A post shared on Facebook noted the owners will be pursuing other interests. The last day of business will be July 31. It’s shocking because ICTea just opened a new location at 2233 N....
Monica’s Bundt Cake to close unless a new buyer is found
Monica’s Bundt Cake, located in Revolutsia at 2721 E. Central, announced on Tuesday morning they are looking to sell their bakery. Citing personal challenges over the past few months, they put out a heartfelt message hoping to find a new buyer. The bakery will be operating like normal until...
Prison for road-rage beating death of 74-year-old Kansas man
BUTLER COUNTY —A Kansas man man is going to prison for a road-rage beating death of of a man in 2023. On July 10, Ashton McCoy, 24, was sentenced to 21-years in prison, according to Butler County Attorney's office. In May McCoy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Heavy storm leaves damage in Oakland neighborhood
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, a heavy storm caused damage in the Oakland neighborhood. Though quick, it left trees toppled in the streets and hanging over electrical lines. “I was letting the dogs out and it started sprinkling and then all of a sudden the sky...
K-State professor gets life-threatening meat allergy from tick
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – What is the tick-borne syndrome that causes meat allergies? One K-State entomologist learned the hard way after going into anaphylactic shock and being rushed to the emergency room. Head of Entomology at K-State, Brian McCornack, found himself in the ER after eating barbeque last September. He said he started to show gastrointestinal […]
YMCA to be built on land donated by HRHS at 20th and Lorraine
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced Tuesday a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be located on land donated by HRHS to the Y near the intersection of 20th Street and Lorraine; it will replace the Hutchinson Y’s current location at 716 E 13th Ave.
W. Wichita neighbors raise concerns after power cut on hottest day of summer so far
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Power was restored for a west Wichita neighborhood after people lost electricity while Evergy worked on their power lines. Some had concerns about why the utility would cut power on the hottest day of the year so far in the city. “I was kinda curious as...
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