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U.S. Marshals Arrest Wildcat Basketball Player Wainright

by Jake Lebahn on April 3, 2018 at 4:54 PM

U.S. Marshals Arrest Wildcat Basketball Player Wainright

Kansas State basketball player Amaad Wainright was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri, according to the US Marshal office.   K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor released a statement: “We are aware of Ahmad’s [SIC] situation, and due to the seriousness of the charges he has been indefinitely suspended from our men’s basketball […]

Kansas State Wildcats, Sports

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn’s extradited to Kansas

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 4:38 PM

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn’s extradited to Kansas

Jeffrey Henry has been charged in the death of a 10-year-old boy and has been extradited to Kansas.

Headlines, Kansas

Two others from Missouri arrested in new Holton Walmart theft case

by News Release on April 3, 2018 at 3:16 PM

Two others from Missouri arrested in new Holton Walmart theft case

Jason Allen Aubrey, 30, of Bethany, Missouri and Kevin Lee Parker, 31, of Bethany, Missouri were arrested east of Holton on K-116 Hwy following a traffic stop by deputies.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas man sentenced for drunk driving, injuring bicyclist

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 2:55 PM

Kansas man sentenced for drunk driving, injuring bicyclist

Kevin Hall was sentenced on Monday to more than three years in prison.

Headlines, Kansas

Junis Leads Royals to First Win

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 2:44 PM

Junis Leads Royals to First Win

Junis tosses seven strong innings, allows just three hits to get first win for the Royals.

Kansas City Royals, Sports

Topeka restaurant robbed Tuesday morning

by News Release on April 3, 2018 at 2:31 PM

Topeka restaurant robbed Tuesday morning

This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 234-0007.

Headlines, Kansas

Brown to Test NBA Draft Process

by News Release on April 3, 2018 at 2:03 PM

Brown to Test NBA Draft Process

Brown finished among the Big 12 leaders in six categories, will not hire an agent so he is able to come back to Kansas State

Kansas State Wildcats, Sports

Authorities investigating KCK triple homicide

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 2:03 PM

Authorities investigating KCK triple homicide

The bodies were found on Thursday morning. The names of the victims have not been released.

Headlines, Kansas

Writing Constitutional language challenging, but school finance worth looking at, says KU professor

by Nick Gosnell on April 3, 2018 at 1:35 PM

Writing Constitutional language challenging, but school finance worth looking at, says KU professor

It remains to be seen if any language even makes it out of committee, let alone any further in the process.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas man’s death ruled as an overdose now being investigated as suspicious

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 1:11 PM

Kansas man’s death ruled as an overdose now being investigated as suspicious

Lawrence Police Sgt. Amy Rhoads says new information obtained “led investigators to believe the circumstances surrounding the death were suspicious.”

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas man sentenced for second-degree murder

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Kansas man sentenced for second-degree murder

Leobardo Velasquez was sentenced in the death of 52-year-old Raul Lopez-Vargas.

Headlines, Kansas

House school finance plan passes; Senate version still to come

by Nick Gosnell on April 3, 2018 at 12:49 PM

House school finance plan passes; Senate version still to come

It remains to be seen what the Senate’s version of a school funding bill will look like and a final product won’t happen until something passes the Senate and they get into a conference committee.

Headlines, Kansas

Colorado man pleads guilty to robbing Kansas bank

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 12:36 PM

Colorado man pleads guilty to robbing Kansas bank

Kenneth Fisher pleaded guilty on Monday to robbing a bank in Manhattan.

Headlines, Kansas

Designer of Schlitterbahn waterslide arrested

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 11:37 AM

Designer of Schlitterbahn waterslide arrested

John Schooley will be held in Dallas pending his arraignment and extradition to Kansas on charges that include second-degree murder.

Headlines, Kansas

Officer cleared in fatal shooting of man who killed three people

by Associated Press on April 3, 2018 at 10:47 AM

Officer cleared in fatal shooting of man who killed three people

Newton Police Cpl. Levi Minkevitch shot and killed David Montano in February of 2017 after responding to a shooting call.

Headlines, Kansas

Fog and drizzle East; Fire Danger West

by Nick Gosnell on April 3, 2018 at 5:29 AM

Fog and drizzle East; Fire Danger West

Cloudy and cold this morning with patchy drizzle and fog in Topeka. Red Flag Warning across Central Kansas today.

Headlines, Kansas

Villanova Cruises to Second Title in Three Years

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 11:04 PM

Villanova Cruises to Second Title in Three Years

Wildcats beat every team in NCAA Tournament by 12 points.

Sports

Kansas AG believes people should be asked about Article 6 of Kansas Constitution, but doesn’t see it as a solution to current suit

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 5:25 PM

Kansas AG believes people should be asked about Article 6 of Kansas Constitution, but doesn’t see it as a solution to current suit

The current Legislature will have to deal with the remedial phase of the case that is before them now, commonly called Gannon V.

Headlines, Kansas

Royals Fall for Third Straight Game

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 4:35 PM

Royals Fall for Third Straight Game

Hammel gives up four runs in the fifth inning to the Tigers as Royals fall for the third straight game.

Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Sports

First attempt at Kansas House school finance bill defeated

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 4:28 PM

First attempt at Kansas House school finance bill defeated

Through multiple germaneness challenges and several amendments beaten back on mostly party lines, the bill that came out of the K-12 Budget Committee is what ultimately was voted on by the Committee of the Whole. That bill was defeated 55-65.

Headlines, Kansas

Ex-boyfriend hiding in woman’s attic falls through ceiling

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 3:41 PM

Ex-boyfriend hiding in woman’s attic falls through ceiling

A Salina woman heard a loud noise and found her former boyfriend had fallen partly through the living room ceiling.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas vet fights to keep adopted daughter from deportation

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 1:55 PM

Kansas vet fights to keep adopted daughter from deportation

Patrick Schreiber and his wife have filed a lawsuit in hopes to reverse immigration officials’ rejection for there adopted daughter to become a U.S. citizen.

Headlines, Kansas

Legislation To Bring Horse And Dog Racing Back To Kansas Offers Big Boost To Economy

by Frank J. Buchman on April 2, 2018 at 1:17 PM

Legislation To Bring Horse And Dog Racing Back To Kansas Offers Big Boost To Economy

“It’s time to right a wrong.” Jonathan Small, Topeka attorney serving as lobbyist for the Greater Kansas Racing Alliance (GKRA), made that emphasis at a recent horse owner’s workshop in Emporia. “Kansas City’s Woodlands Racetrack drew 1.7 million fans in 1990 alone,” Small said. “But, nearly a decade ago racing in Kansas was brought to […]

Headlines, Life On The Farm

Man dies in dirt bike accident in south Wichita

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 1:15 PM

Man dies in dirt bike accident in south Wichita

32-year-old Brian Shuss was found dead on Saturday night.

Headlines, Kansas

State Fire Marshal’s office assisting with investigation of fire that killed two Sunday

by News Release on April 2, 2018 at 12:45 PM

State Fire Marshal’s office assisting with investigation of fire that killed two Sunday

No foul play is suspected, but 56-year-old Phillip Lee was pronounced dead at the scene and 83-year-old Patricia Lee died as a result of her injuries from the fire.

Headlines, Kansas

Department of Energy report highlights need for coal generation in extreme weather, former regulator says

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 12:28 PM

Department of Energy report highlights need for coal generation in extreme weather, former regulator says

It’s not that new sources of energy are not efficient in normal circumstances. However, normal circumstances do not always exist.

Headlines, Kansas

Concordia substitute teacher charged with sex with teenager

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 12:26 PM

Concordia substitute teacher charged with sex with teenager

42-year-old Nicole Reed was arrested last week.

Headlines, Kansas

Nearly half of professionals lose sleep over work, survey says

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 11:37 AM

Nearly half of professionals lose sleep over work, survey says

It’s still important to communicate, even if your boss is the one stressing you out.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas has new app for renewing vehicle registrations

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 11:07 AM

Kansas has new app for renewing vehicle registrations

Governor Jeff Colyer recently unveiled the “iKan” app.

Headlines, Kansas

Distracted driving is a no-no that most people do, survey says

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM

Distracted driving is a no-no that most people do, survey says

Despite their own behavior, most drivers, nearly 58 percent, say talking on a cell phone while behind the wheel is a very serious threat to their personal safety, while 78 percent believe that texting is a significant danger.

Headlines, Kansas

Revenue receipts in strong position to meet fiscal year estimates

by News Release on April 2, 2018 at 10:42 AM

Revenue receipts in strong position to meet fiscal year estimates

March tax receipts came in $60.91 million over last March and $39.47 million above current expectations.

Headlines, Kansas

Senate passes Kansas State Fair tax bill

by Associated Press on April 2, 2018 at 10:39 AM

Senate passes Kansas State Fair tax bill

The bill would allow state sales taxes collected during the Kansas State Fair to be used for capital improvements at the fair.

Headlines, Kansas

Economy growing in Kansas, Midwest survey says

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 9:52 AM

Economy growing in Kansas, Midwest survey says

The growth is still centered in the cities at this point.

Headlines, Kansas

Chilly, foggy start to the week

by Nick Gosnell on April 2, 2018 at 4:54 AM

Chilly, foggy start to the week

Watch out for slick spots this morning until temps get above freezing.

Headlines, Kansas

Topeka Police looking for missing teen

by News Release on April 2, 2018 at 4:19 AM

Topeka Police looking for missing teen

16-year-old Maggie Dees was last seen near SE 21st and California at around 11 p.m. Saturday.

Headlines, Kansas

Easter Sunday fire displaces five people

by News Release on April 1, 2018 at 5:40 PM

Easter Sunday fire displaces five people

Five occupants were out of the structure when firefighters arrived. Preliminary damage estimate is $12,000.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas Falls To Villanova In Final Four 95-79

by Brendan Dzwierzynski on March 31, 2018 at 10:03 PM

Kansas Falls To Villanova In Final Four 95-79

Villanova starts hot and holds off Kansas comeback attempt in the second half.

Headlines, Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA Tournament, Pod Cast, Sports

Royals Blow Late Lead to White Sox

by Associated Press on March 31, 2018 at 8:16 PM

Royals Blow Late Lead to White Sox

Maurer gives up lead up in the eighth inning.

Kansas City Royals, Sports

Fire at vacant house Saturday likely arson

by News Release on March 31, 2018 at 10:07 AM

Fire at vacant house Saturday likely arson

There were multiple areas of fire origin. No one was hurt.

Headlines, Kansas

Search warrant served on Missouri residence in connection to Kansas thefts

by News Release on March 31, 2018 at 10:01 AM

Search warrant served on Missouri residence in connection to Kansas thefts

Items believed to have been stolen from the Holton Walmart were seized from the residence on Friday.

Headlines, Kansas

DCF Launches Pilot to Encourage Families to Foster

by News Release on March 31, 2018 at 9:53 AM

DCF Launches Pilot to Encourage Families to Foster

In Shawnee County, foster parent training option goes from 10 weeks to two weekends.

Headlines, Kansas

Consumer Alert: AG Derek Schmidt asks consumers to check for recall of defective vehicle airbags

by News Release on March 31, 2018 at 9:48 AM

Consumer Alert: AG Derek Schmidt asks consumers to check for recall of defective vehicle airbags

Schmidt encouraged all Kansans to check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website at www.nhtsa.gov/recall-spotlight/takata-air-bags or with their local automobile dealers to see if their vehicles are affected.

Headlines, Kansas

Court reinstates lawsuit over man’s trampling death

by Associated Press on March 30, 2018 at 4:32 PM

Court reinstates lawsuit over man’s trampling death

A wrongful death lawsuit over an Oklahoma man’s 2013 trampling death at a southern Kansas cattle processing facility has been reinstated.

Headlines, Kansas

Emporia State professor placed on leave after sexual harassment investigation

by Associated Press on March 30, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Emporia State professor placed on leave after sexual harassment investigation

A student had reported that the professor tried kissing her after taking her into a private room.

Headlines, Kansas

Missouri man sentenced in killing of Kansas gun store owner

by Associated Press on March 30, 2018 at 4:02 PM

Missouri man sentenced in killing of Kansas gun store owner

Nicquan Midgyett was sentenced to life in prison and won’t be eligible for parole for 29 years.

Headlines, Kansas

House rejects bill letting agencies refuse LGBT adoptions

by Associated Press on March 30, 2018 at 3:13 PM

House rejects bill letting agencies refuse LGBT adoptions

The bill would have allowed adoption and foster care contractors to refuse placements to gay and lesbian couples based on religious grounds.

Headlines, Kansas

AUDIO: Kansas Prepares For Final 4 Matchup With Villanova

by Brendan Dzwierzynski on March 30, 2018 at 1:46 PM

AUDIO: Kansas Prepares For Final 4 Matchup With Villanova

After waiting nearly a full week to get back to game action, the Kansas Jayhawks are just a day away from squaring off with the Villanova Wildcats in the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas. The team spoke to the media again on Friday afternoon ahead of the game. The Jayhawks are ready for their […]

Headlines, Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA Tournament, Pod Cast, Sports

Compressed timeline will make school finance bill tough to follow in the coming week

by Nick Gosnell on March 30, 2018 at 1:34 PM

Compressed timeline will make school finance bill tough to follow in the coming week

Even if the timing is not during normal business hours, voters and stakeholders can still follow it online.

Headlines, Kansas

Tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing Six Years to the Day since Kansas Player Won One Third of Record Mega Millions Jackpot

by News Release on March 30, 2018 at 12:53 PM

Tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing Six Years to the Day since Kansas Player  Won One Third of Record Mega Millions Jackpot

If one lucky ticket matches all numbers in the March 30, 2018 drawing, the jackpot winner would have a choice of annuity payments or the cash option.

Headlines, Kansas

Check withholding to be sure it’s correct after tax law changes, says IRS

by Nick Gosnell on March 30, 2018 at 12:26 PM

Check withholding to be sure it’s correct after tax law changes, says IRS

If you’re able to withhold less, you can actually give yourself a paycheck raise.

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas autism treatment provider dealing with state, federal red tape

by Nick Gosnell on March 30, 2018 at 11:10 AM

Kansas autism treatment provider dealing with state, federal red tape

Some military families will not be receiving in-home services starting at the beginning of April due to the lack of reimbursement.

Headlines, Kansas

Nice Friday, chilly weekend

by Nick Gosnell on March 30, 2018 at 5:10 AM

Nice Friday, chilly weekend

A Good Friday before a chilly Easter weekend.

Headlines, Kansas

Washburn Board of Regents approve $19.9 million indoor facility

by News Release on March 30, 2018 at 12:00 AM

Washburn Board of Regents approve $19.9 million indoor facility

– The Washburn Board of Regents at its meeting on March 28, voted unanimously to approve a $19.9 million indoor practice facility which will include the only 200-meter, banked indoor track in the NCAA Division II ranks in the country. The facility will be built in the area between the Washburn Softball Complex and Falley […]

Sports, Washburn Ichabods

Royals Fall to White Sox on Opening Day

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 6:39 PM

Royals Fall to White Sox on Opening Day

Royals start fast but the long ball helps White Sox.

Kansas City Royals, Sports

AUDIO: Villanova Gets Ready For Final 4 Meeting With Kansas

by Brendan Dzwierzynski on March 29, 2018 at 3:45 PM

AUDIO: Villanova Gets Ready For Final 4 Meeting With Kansas

Villanova coaches and players spoke to the media in San Antonio at the Final Four on Thursday, discussing their path to the national semifinals and their upcoming matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks. The Wildcats were the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament’s East regional this year after a second-place finish in the Big East […]

NCAA Tournament, Pod Cast, Sports

Kansas officials identify 3 new cases of measles

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 3:26 PM

Kansas officials identify 3 new cases of measles

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the new cases are residents of Johnson County, which is now home to 11 of the state’s cases.

Headlines, Kansas

Bill to require DCF to share more information on child abuse deaths

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Bill to require DCF to share more information on child abuse deaths

The House vote comes after several high-profile child deaths in recent years.

Headlines, Kansas

AUDIO: Kansas Jayhawks’ First Full Day In San Antonio

by Brendan Dzwierzynski on March 29, 2018 at 3:09 PM

AUDIO: Kansas Jayhawks’ First Full Day In San Antonio

The Kansas Jayhawks arrived in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, but spent their first full day in the home of the 2018 Final Four on Thursday. The team and coach Bill Self spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon. Kansas is coming off of an Elite Eight victory over the Duke Blue Devils last […]

Headlines, Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA Tournament, Pod Cast, Sports

Man who killed Viviana Vazquez sentenced to life in prison

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 2:44 PM

Man who killed Viviana Vazquez sentenced to life in prison

Pedro Enriquez was sentenced on Thursday.

Headlines, Kansas

Audio: The Danielle Norwood Show – March 29, 2018

by Phil Morris on March 29, 2018 at 2:36 PM

Audio: The Danielle Norwood Show – March 29, 2018

Misty Kruger from USD 501 and Daniel, an actor in the series “Undercover High”, discuss the show and the effect it had on the school and students.

Headlines, Kansas

iKan app launches with auto registration functionality, with more to come

by Nick Gosnell on March 29, 2018 at 1:35 PM

iKan app launches with auto registration functionality, with more to come

The state will charge a $2 convenience fee for the transactions done on the app to pay for it.

Headlines, Kansas

New bill would allow adoption agencies to refuse placements to gay and lesbian couples

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 1:25 PM

New bill would allow adoption agencies to refuse placements to gay and lesbian couples

The bill passed on Thursday and now heads to the House.

Headlines, Kansas

Colyer comments on school funding

by Nick Gosnell on March 29, 2018 at 12:52 PM

Colyer comments on school funding

The goal at this point is to pass something next week before the scheduled break April 6.

Headlines, Kansas

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn’s will not oppose extradition to Kansas

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 12:45 PM

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn’s will not oppose extradition to Kansas

Jeffrey Henry is charged with murder, aggravated battery and child endangerment.

Headlines, Kansas

Cold Weather Rule to End March 31

by News Release on March 29, 2018 at 12:13 PM

Cold Weather Rule to End March 31

The Kansas Cold Weather Rule ends on Saturday, March 31. That means Kansans who are behind on electric and natural gas utility bills will be subject to disconnection of service unless they contact their utility company to make payment arrangements. The Cold Weather Rule is in effect from November 1 through March 31 each year. […]

Headlines, Kansas

FBI informant to testify on militia group’s plan to bomb Somali immigrants

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 12:09 PM

FBI informant to testify on militia group’s plan to bomb Somali immigrants

Jurors will hear the testimony of Dan Day on Thursday.

Headlines, Kansas

Legislation passes to better prepare schools against shootings

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Legislation passes to better prepare schools against shootings

The bill would set aside $5 million for schools to upgrade infrastructure to prevent or slow a school shooter.

Headlines, Kansas

Texas man pleads guilty in I-70 crash that killed 3

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 10:44 AM

Texas man pleads guilty in I-70 crash that killed 3

45-year-old Steven Johnson pleaded guilty at the Geary County District Court.

Headlines, Kansas

Royals Send Karns to Disabled List

by News Release on March 29, 2018 at 10:40 AM

Royals Send Karns to Disabled List

Royals send starter to DL with elbow inflammation

Kansas City Royals, Sports

Salvador Perez Out With Freak Knee Injury

by Associated Press on March 29, 2018 at 7:16 AM

Salvador Perez Out With Freak Knee Injury

Royals catcher will be out 4-6 weeks with knee injury.

Kansas City Royals, Sports

Foggy Thursday

by Nick Gosnell on March 29, 2018 at 5:21 AM

Foggy Thursday

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect this morning until 8 a.m.

Headlines, Kansas

Moran comments on Shulkin ouster at VA

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 8:34 PM

Moran comments on Shulkin ouster at VA

Moran is chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies.

Headlines, Kansas

House K-12 budget moves bill to floor, adds $500 million plus in new money

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 8:18 PM

House K-12 budget moves bill to floor, adds $500 million plus in new money

The committee moved the bill to the floor without recommendation Wednesday night.

Headlines, Kansas

KDADS seeks to take over management of 15 Kansas nursing homes

by News Release on March 28, 2018 at 4:21 PM

KDADS seeks to take over management of 15 Kansas nursing homes

Mission Health Care, which operates 14 nursing homes in Kansas as well as Tennessee, Georgia, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has agreed to step in and oversee the operation of the Kansas facilities.

Headlines, Kansas

State to conduct audit of Schlitterbahn water park

by Associated Press on March 28, 2018 at 4:06 PM

State to conduct audit of Schlitterbahn water park

The state Department of Labor said Wednesday that it will conduct the audit before the Schlitterbahn park opens its annual season May 25.

Headlines, Kansas

Keep personal information safe when preparing taxes, says AARP

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 3:51 PM

Keep personal information safe when preparing taxes, says AARP

If you want to report a scammer, go to the Federal Trade Commission website at ftc.gov.

Headlines, Kansas

Texas man pleads guilty to murder, involuntary manslaughter while DUI

by News Release on March 28, 2018 at 3:27 PM

Texas man pleads guilty to murder, involuntary manslaughter while DUI

The case was investigated by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Assistant Attorney General Corey Kenney of Schmidt’s office is prosecuting the case.

Headlines, Kansas

Update: Measles Outbreak now at 13 cases in Johnson, Linn and Miami Counties

by News Release on March 28, 2018 at 3:17 PM

Update: Measles Outbreak now at 13 cases in Johnson, Linn and Miami Counties

New locations and dates of potential measles exposure added

Headlines, Kansas

Kansas a top state for doctors, survey says

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 2:52 PM

Kansas a top state for doctors, survey says

Part of the reason Kansas ranked so high is job availability.

Headlines, Kansas

AUDIO: Bruce Weber Recaps 2017-2018 Season

by Jake Lebahn on March 28, 2018 at 12:31 PM

AUDIO: Bruce Weber Recaps 2017-2018 Season

Get a recap of the NCAA tournament run and a look to the future with Bruce Weber

Headlines, Kansas State Wildcats, Pod Cast, Sports

AUDIO: Washburn Baseball and Softball Coaches Show

by Jake Lebahn on March 28, 2018 at 9:37 AM

AUDIO: Washburn Baseball and Softball Coaches Show

Get a recap of the weekend games with Harley Douglas and Brenda Holaday.

Pod Cast, Sports, Washburn Ichabods

New vehicle to be built at Kansas plant will be first in premium compact SUV sector for Cadillac

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 9:25 AM

New vehicle to be built at Kansas plant will be first in premium compact SUV sector for Cadillac

The starting price for the new Cadillac XT4 announced Tuesday is $35,790.

Headlines, Kansas

Cool weather continues

by Nick Gosnell on March 28, 2018 at 5:24 AM

Cool weather continues

Cloudy and drizzly again for Wednesday.

Headlines, Kansas

AUDIO: Bill Self And Jayhawks Speak Before Leaving For San Antonio

by Brendan Dzwierzynski on March 27, 2018 at 5:50 PM

AUDIO: Bill Self And Jayhawks Speak Before Leaving For San Antonio

Coach Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks spoke with the media at Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday before the team leaves for San Antonio, Texas, and the Final Four on Wednesday. Kansas will take on Villanova in the national semifinals on Saturday night, a rematch of the Elite Eight game between the two teams in 2016 […]

Kansas Jayhawks, NCAA Tournament, Pod Cast, Sports

AUDIO: Jayhawk Weekly with Jesse Newell

by Jake Lebahn on March 27, 2018 at 4:24 PM

AUDIO: Jayhawk Weekly with Jesse Newell

Get Jesse Newell’s take on the Jayhawks and Villanova match-up.

Kansas Jayhawks, Pod Cast, Sports

AUDIO: Rustin Dodd on 580 Sports Talk

by Jake Lebahn on March 27, 2018 at 4:04 PM

AUDIO: Rustin Dodd on 580 Sports Talk

Get the lastest news and headlines from Rustin Dodd

Kansas City Royals, Pod Cast, Sports

AUDIO: Herman’s Meat and Smokehouse Chiefs Insider with Matt Derrick

by Jake Lebahn on March 27, 2018 at 4:00 PM

AUDIO: Herman’s Meat and Smokehouse Chiefs Insider with Matt Derrick

What is the long term plan that Chiefs GM Brett Veach is implementing.

Kansas City Chiefs, Pod Cast, Sports

Lawmakers approve tougher penalties for hoax police calls after deadly December prank call

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 3:01 PM

Lawmakers approve tougher penalties for hoax police calls after deadly December prank call

The bill is named after Andrew Finch, who was killed by Wichita police as they were responding to a fake emergency call.

Headlines, Kansas

Audio: The Danielle Norwood Show – March 27, 2018

by Phil Morris on March 27, 2018 at 2:35 PM

Audio: The Danielle Norwood Show – March 27, 2018

A local artist and members of the zoo discuss the painting collaboration between animals and artists!

Kansas

Minor party status gives Secretary of State candidate unique perspective

by Nick Gosnell on March 27, 2018 at 2:16 PM

Minor party status gives Secretary of State candidate unique perspective

For more information on Hodgkinson’s campaign, go to rob4kansas.com.

Headlines, Kansas

School safety bill passes; insurance bill to make arming teachers less expensive gets hearing

by Nick Gosnell on March 27, 2018 at 1:23 PM

School safety bill passes; insurance bill to make arming teachers less expensive gets hearing

The insurance bill remains in committee. The security bill will have a final vote on Wednesday.

Headlines, Kansas

New bill seeks to move Kansas State Fair out of Hutchinson

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 12:48 PM

New bill seeks to move Kansas State Fair out of Hutchinson

The bill would allow the fair to leave the city of Hutchinson after more than 100 years.

Kansas

Authorities identify victim in Lawrence house fire

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 12:16 PM

Authorities identify victim in Lawrence house fire

29-year-old Madison Halverstadt died in a Lawrence house fire on Monday.

Headlines, Kansas

Ex-militia member testifies in Kansas bomb plot case

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM

Ex-militia member testifies in Kansas bomb plot case

Brody Benson took the stand Monday in the trial of Gavin Wright, Patrick Stein and Curtis Allen.

Headlines, Kansas

Graham Named AP All-American

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 11:14 AM

Graham Named AP All-American

Graham joined by Brunson of Villanova on AP first team.

Kansas Jayhawks, Sports

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn arrested in Texas in connection with child’s death

by Associated Press on March 27, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Co-owner of Schlitterbahn arrested in Texas in connection with child’s death

Jeffrey Henry was arrested in connection with a 10-year-old boy’s death at the Kansas City water park.

Headlines, Kansas

Topeka man booked on multiple charges after domestic incident

by News Release on March 27, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Topeka man booked on multiple charges after domestic incident

The man was identified at 27-year-old Cain Harris. Bond has not been set in the case.

Headlines, Kansas

Damp, foggy Tuesday

by Nick Gosnell on March 27, 2018 at 4:44 AM

Damp, foggy Tuesday

Low clouds and patchy fog are possible this morning.

Headlines, Kansas

Topeka mayor leads domestic violence task force

by Associated Press on March 26, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Topeka mayor leads domestic violence task force

Mayor Michelle De La Isla will be leading the Mayor’s Task Force Against Domestic Violence.

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Attorneys General write letter to Zuckerberg regarding news reports

by News Release on March 26, 2018 at 3:35 PM

Attorneys General write letter to Zuckerberg regarding news reports

The attorneys general asked Zuckerberg to provide answers to several specific questions on Facebook’s policies and procedures in light of the recent news reports.

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