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Lawrence Police seize 800+ fentanyl pills, 34 pounds of other drugs
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Lawrence Police made an important impact in the battle against the opioid epidemic during the second week of August. Police took more than 800 fentanyl pills on a suspected drug dealer during a vehicle stop. This stop comes from an investigation by the Lawrence Directed Investigation Unit.
Clifton Park in KCK vandalized, thousands in equipment stolen
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Park officials stated Clifton Park suffered thousands of dollars in losses due to stolen equipment and vandalism in recent days. The Wyandotte County-KCK Parks and Recreation department stated that $25,000 worth of chemical equipment, including a controller and tanks, were among the park maintenance items taken.
Sheriff: Kansas woman jailed for selling methamphetamine
OSAGE COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement officials are investigating a Great Bend woman for allegedly selling drugs in Osage County south of Topeka. Just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, the deputy found illegal narcotics.
Manhattan’s Ilalio set for big role with K-State in 2024
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Damian Ilalio was one of the best athletes in the state of Kansas when he graduated from Manhattan High School in 2021. He made his presence felt in football, wrestling and track and field. Ilalio, despite winning a state title on the mat as a senior, went the football route for college. […]
Kansas schools cancel classes after late-night severe storm
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Two south-central Kansas school districts canceled classes Thursday after a late-night storm caused damage and power outages. Sedgwick USD 439 said there would be no school due to damage and no electricity, and Douglass USD 296 said school was canceled due to a power outage. Evergy...
Wind damage reported from severe storms
Another round of severe weather moved through central and south central Kansas late Wednesday night and brought wind gusts up to 80 miles an hour, leaving damage and power outages across the region. The 80 mile-an-hour gusts were reported in McPherson County, where damage was reported to buildings, trees and...
Immunize Kansas Coalition hosts annual meeting
For the Immunize Kansas Coalition, the last year has been a period of remarkable progress and resilience. That according to Director Geovannie Gone in her letter submitted as part of the coalition’s annual report presented at IKC’s annual meeting in late July in Topeka. IKC Community Health Specialist...
Hays USD 489 BOE members tour new high school site
Hays USD 489 school board members and members of the public toured the construction site for the new Hays High School on Aug. 5. The school is part of $143 million in bond projects. The new high school, located adjacent to the current high school on 13th Street, is scheduled to be completed by fall 2025.
K-State dorms opened on Wednesday ahead of fall semester
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State students moved into their new homes on Wednesday, with the university celebrating its campus-wide move-in day. All of K-State’s residence halls opened bright and early Wednesday morning. Some students registered for early move-in, which happened over the weekend. Most students who moved in early were those participating in band practice, sorority recruitment, or this year’s inaugural leadership summit.
Southeastern Kansas Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Tonight Until Midnight
Wichita, KS – Southeastern Kansas is under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight CDT, with the National Weather Service forecasting damaging winds and large hail. The storms are expected to develop in the next few hours, driven by an unstable, moisture-rich atmosphere. Wind gusts could reach 75 mph, and hail up to 1.5 inches is possible. The NWS urges residents to take precautions, as these storms may cause power outages, property damage, and dangerous travel conditions. Those in the watch area should remain vigilant and seek shelter if necessary as conditions rapidly evolve.
Hot and still muggy today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Haylen Wilhite says after last night’s storms and a weak cold front, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, with highs ranging in the upper 80s and mid 90s across the state today. High humidity today will make temperatures feel like around 100 degrees. Most of the afternoon will be dry except for the chance of a few isolated storms in southern Kansas.
Annual HPL Foundation Fundraiser to benefit Kansas Room remodel
Celebrate with the Hays Public Library Foundation! The Foundation is hosting the 4th Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hays Public Library. The event will begin with a wine and cheese social hour, followed by a fascinating presentation from Matthew Fulkerson. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant will discuss how he transformed a decommissioned missile silo outside of Wilson into an adventure resort. The evening also will include a raffle and silent auction.
Two Vehicle Accident Sends Two to the Hospital
A two vehicle accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3:21 pm on Highway 54, 5 miles East of Liberal. A 2012 Freightliner semi being driven by 27 year old by Oscar Jovanny Diaz-Ramirez, was Northbound on Seward County Road O, while a 2003 Chevy Silverado being driven by Luis Angel Dominguez Galindo, 27, of Plains was Westbound on Highway 54. The semi failed to yield to the Silverado causing the Silverado to strike the semi.
Leavenworth, Lansing superintendents prepare deceptive property tax presentation
Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams and Lansing USD 469 Superintendent Marty Kobza will discuss property taxes before the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce on September 23rd. However, the PowerPoint presentation the two leaders will use, obtained and analyzed by The Sentinel, shows many inaccuracies bordering on deception that neither will defend.
Endangered red panda born at Sunset Zoo in Manhattan
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Staff at a zoo in Manhattan are welcoming the arrival of a rare baby red panda this week following her birth in July. Melissa Kirkwood with the City of Manhattan shared the news of the birth on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in a press release that local red panda parents, Loofah and Simone, […]
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