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Barton Co. Health Dept. asking public to complete mental health survey
One goal of the Barton County Health Department is determining the needs of county residents and assessing whether or not those needs are being met by area healthcare providers. Mental health remains one of the largest problem areas. Katelyn Sigler, public health educator at the health department, said that's less about resources and more about the public not knowing about those resources. A new suicide prevention survey is aimed at raising awareness about those resources.
Lawrence man convicted in fatal shooting of Topeka man
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A 23-year-old man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of a Topeka man in 2023. On Tuesday, Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez said 23-year-old Malique Crenshaw, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter for a June 2023 shooting. Crenshaw’s charges were the result...
Geary County Booking Photos July 23
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Tyazhya Brown, Outside warrant, arrested 07/22. Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All...
2025 Five-Star G Meleek Thomas Lists Two Big 12 Schools on Cutdown List
On Tuesday, two teams from the Big 12 Conference were listed on the final seven cutdown list for 2025 five-star guard Meleek Thomas. A pair of in-state rivals, Kansas and Kansas State, earned spots on Thomas’ list, alongside UConn, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Auburn, and Arkansas. Coming out of Overtime Elite...
A Democratic face-off in Kansas City, Kansas
20-year-old Ephren Taylor III is running in the Democratic primary for the Kansas Senate's 4th District, challenging longtime incumbent state Sen. David Haley. In a KCUR debate, the two candidates clashed on taxes and whether the state should bring over the Chiefs. Steve Kraske spoke with the candidates about the...
‘I want to spend more time with them’: AfterShocks lose a nail-biter against Team Colorado in TBT Wichita Regional semifinals
The $1 million The Basketball Tournament (TBT) prize won’t be coming to Wichita. The one-seeded AfterShocks, Wichita State’s team of primarily alumni, were knocked out of TBT in a tightly-contested Regional semifinal game on Monday against fifth-seeded Team Colorado, 65-61. The Aftershocks’ head coach, Zach Bush, said the...
Benefit Auction & Supper Planned to Support Josh and Danielle Freeborn & Family This Weekend
The Concordia community and surrounding area is invited to attend a Benefit Auction and Supper to support Josh Freeborn, who was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on February 14, 2024. Josh has undergone numerous treatments and hospital stays at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Currently,...
Wymore woman arrested after giving birth in drug-filled house
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Wymore woman was arrested on Monday after giving birth to a baby in a drug-filled house. Investigators from the Gage County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christina Devor, 34, on two felony charges following an investigation. Deputies were originally dispatched to a house in Wymore on...
K-State Agriculture Today: 1730 – Perennial Grass Management…Symposium for Cooperatives
A Look at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal. 00:01:05 – Controlling Warm-Season Perennial Grasses: Starting today’s show is K-State weed scientist, Jeremie Kouame, with information on warm-season perennial grasses and what people can do when trying to control them. 00:12:05 – Cooperative Health and Leadership Symposium: Brian...
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Re-Elects Officers; Reviews Budgets; District Elections coming up
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international sorghum markets. These public meetings allow attendees to hear updates from state and national staff...
Kansas internet providers to receive $22.7m in broadband grants
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 internet service providers would receive $22.7 to improve broadband access in 14 rural Kansas counties. As part of the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants, $10 million is being paired with $12.7 in matching funds to provide a $22.7 investment into rural Internet projects. […]
75th Street shut down early Wednesday amid multiple water main breaks
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Due to multiple water main breaks, 75th Street is closed between Metcalf and Lamar Avenues in both directions. The utility company is on-site for repair work. Water One notified Overland Park Police of the shutdown around 5 a.m. Wednesday. The exact number and cause of...
Sewer line maintenance is under way
Manhattan City sewer maintenance crews are performing large sewer line maintenance this week. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This work will be in the 300 and 400 blocks of 3rd Street and 4th Street, from Bluemont Avenue to Fort Riley Boulevard. Ensure all toilet lids are down and floor drains are covered. If your traps become dry and an odor occurs, pour water into the floor drain to air out the room and alleviate the odor.
Man arrested after baby found in I-135 canal in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 34-year-old man has been booked into jail after an 11-month-old girl was rescued from the I-135 canal in south Wichita. Sedgwick County Jail records show Vincent Perez was booked late Wednesday morning for aggravated child endangerment, aggravated battery, a state hold and a parole violation.
Missouri woman arrested in Hays for DUI after crashing into vehicle
Hays Police officers reported witnessing an allegedly intoxicated driver traveling in the wrong direction before colliding with a parked vehicle. At about 10:23 p.m., officers observed a black sedan traveling southbound in the opposite direction on a one-way street at the 800 block of Ash St., according to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler.
Teen enters plea in shooting death of Wichita boy at Towne East Square
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A teenager has pleaded no contest in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy inside a Wichita mall in 2022. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said 18-year-old Te'bryis Robinson on Tuesday pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery. He was originally charged with first-degree murder and criminal use of a weapon by a juvenile in the killing of killing of TrenJ'vious Hutton at Towne East Square on March 18, 2022.
One-day event for free school sports physicals in Great Bend
The University of Kansas Health System, in collaboration with USD 428, will offer free school sports physicals for the 2024-2025 school year for area middle and high school students. Free sports physicals for middle and high school students will be provided at a single event on a walk-in basis only.
Junction City assault suspect jailed for skipping court
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement have captured an aggravated assault suspect who skipped court. Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, police arrested 25-year-old Jordan Prather, of Junction City in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Prather was arrested on a Riley...
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