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Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment
A federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment. If upheld on appeal, the ruling by U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita could have a sweeping impact on the regulation of machine guns, including homemade automatic weapons that many police and prosecutors blame for fueling gun violence. Broomes, an appointee of President Donald Trump, on Wednesday dismissed two machine gun possession counts against Tamori Morgan, who was indicted last year. Morgan was accused of possessing a model AM-15 .300-caliber machine gun and a machine gun conversion device known as a “Glock switch” that can make a semi-automatic weapon fire like a machine gun. “The court finds that the Second Amendment applies to the weapons charged because they are ‘bearable arms’ within the original meaning of the amendment,” Broomes wrote. He added that the government “has the burden to show that the regulation is consistent with this nation’s historical firearm regulation tradition.”
Trump's running mate makes campaign stop in Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY —Ohio Senator and Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance made a campaign fundraising stop in Mission Hills Thursday evening. Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall shared on social media a photo welcoming Vance to Kansas. The campaign charged $5,000 per couple to attend the fundraiser and $10,000 per...
Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Public Meeting on Aug. 29
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the Independence Gun Club Heritage Center in Independence. The meeting will start at noon and continue until all agenda items are covered. Attendees are welcome in person, but virtual participation is also available.
Population 9: These are the least populated towns in Kansas
KANSAS (KSNT/KSNW) – Dotted among Kansas prairies and farm fields are over 700 cities and towns. While several large cities exist across the state, most Kansas communities have less than 1,000 residents. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks the populations of cities and incorporated places across the state. The smallest city in Kansas is Waldron City, located […]
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries in September
(TOPEKA, Kan.) The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is celebrating several employees' service anniversaries this coming September. According to KDOT, they are "proud to acknowledge them (the employees) for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kan." KDOT highlight several employees celebrating anniversaries from 40 years to...
Biologists track invasive species reaching ‘impressive sizes’ in Neosho River
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas wildlife officials are switching up their tactics to manage a large invasive fish species creeping into one of the state’s rivers. Biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are turning their efforts to the Neosho River in southeastern Kansas this year in a combined effort with the Oklahoma […]
Holton man charged with 3 Topeka murders accepts deal by pleading guilty to 1
Kyle J. Tyler, 33, of Holton, has pleaded no contest to three charges in exchange for the dismissal of the four other charges he faced regarding last year's Topeka fire deaths of his girlfriend and their two children Tyler entered that plea Thursday in Shawnee County District Court on charges linked to the Jan. 20, 2023, fire at 916 S.W. Warren Ave. that killed Genny L. Fitzpatrick, 30, Peyton L. Tyler, 9, and Kourtney K. Tyler,...
Longtime Fifth District, Kansas Court of Appeals judge Gary Rulon passes away
Funeral services are coming at the end of next week for Gary Rulon, a longtime judge at the local and state levels. Rulon passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 am Aug. 31 at the Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe. Visitation will precede the funeral at 9 am, with a graveside service following at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.
Kansas teen handed over to state to get him sober. Now he’s in foster care
A high school junior based in Salina regularly came home at night drunk. Sometimes he passed out in the front yard of his mother’s home. Other times, he’d sleep off a night of heavy drinking in the passenger’s seat of a car. The teen’s mother didn’t know...
1200 Canines Compete for Best in Show at the Capital City Cluster Dog Show
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Capital City Cluster hosted its 74th annual dog show, drawing more than 1,200 dogs to compete for top honors. The event, organized by the American Kennel Club, featured a variety of activities including dock diving, obedience training, and scent work trials. Dogs competed for the...
Over 100 people treated for heat-related conditions at McConnell AFB airshow
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. (KAKE) - As of 6 p.m. Saturday, authorities say over 100 people at the McConnell Air Force Base’s Frontiers in Flight airshow received medical treatment, mostly for heat-related conditions. The Air Force Base says 17 individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment. "The...
College Gameday crew forgets Kansas State could easily be the Big 12 Champion
College football is back which means every college football fan's favorite Saturday show is back. ESPN's College Gameday made its return today with the return of fan-favorite or fan foe depending on what side you are on Pat McAfee and newcomer and newly retired Alabama coach Nick Saban. With so...
Kansas couple caught in van reported stolen from Missouri
SHAWNEE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating two suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest. Just before 11:30p.m. August 21, a sheriff's deputy located a red 1999 Plymouth Voyager that was reported stolen out of Missouri in the 1900 block of NW Topeka Boulevard, according to Shawnee County Deputy Abigail Christian.
Topeka BBQ restaurant closes after 24 years
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A BBQ joint in the capital city is closing its doors after nearly 25 years of business. Lonnie Q’s BBQ announced on social media Friday evening that it will soon be closing its doors. After 24 years in business, the post states that the “Mom & Pop” BBQ restaurant will be closing, […]
Local bank hides ticket for $5,000 on Manhattan area trail
Somewhere around Manhattan, “where hills roll wide and trails wind tight,” a briefcase holding a ticket to win $5,000 waits on a public trail for a lucky hiker to find. The ticket was hidden as a marketing and community outreach campaign by Outdoor Bank, a local bank with eleven locations in Kansas, which posts riddles, rules and more about the hunt on its social media.
Benson from HHHS is looking for a forever family
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Benson from Helping Hands Humane Society would love to find a new home. He’s a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix and came into the shelter as a stray. The shelter says Benson is a ‘people-person’ and would be best suited in a one-pet home.
First appearance ahead Monday for Emporia woman charged with drug distribution, aggravated child endangerment
A first court appearance is coming Monday for an Emporia woman accused of distributing methamphetamine, endangering a child and other charges. Anissa Gardner-Lagg, age 21, was arrested Thursday by Emporia Police. She was charged Friday with single counts of distributing a small amount of meth and possessing marijuana, meth and paraphernalia. She also has one count of aggravated child endangerment for allegedly causing a child under the age of 18 to be in an environment where she either knew or should have known illegal drug activity was underway.
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