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Crime

FILE

Woman arrested after bolting from collision while driving under the influence

Updated: moments ago
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By Sarah Motter
One woman is behind bars after she allegedly left the scene of an accident while driving under the influence in Riley Co.

Crime

FILE

2022 carjacking, ATM theft lands Houston man behind Riley Co. bars

Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
A 2022 carjacking and ATM theft in Manhattan has landed a Houston man behind bars months after the fact.

Local

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) on Thursday, Sept. 21 approved a unified appropriations...

Kansas Board of Regents approves request to support higher education system

Updated: 43 minutes ago
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By Shayndel Jones
The Kansas Board of Regents approved their budget and requested funding for support of the state’s public higher education system.

Crime

Tristan Lassiter

Multiple fraudulent gun purchases land Topeka man behind bars

Updated: 45 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
Multiple fraudulent firearms purchases at the Gun Garage in North Topeka have landed one man behind bars as only one gun has been recovered.

Crime

FILE

Investigation opens after 73-year-old victim sexually battered in Manhattan

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Motter
Police in Manhattan have opened an investigation after a 73-year-old victim was allegedly sexually battered.

Local

NOTO Arts District have canceled NOTO Live events on Saturday, Sept. 23 due to the potential...

NOTO Live events canceled on Saturday due to inclement weather

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
NOTO Arts District have canceled NOTO Live events on Saturday, Sept. 23 due to the potential for significant inclement weather.

Crime

FILE

Lawrence middle school gun threat found to be a hoax, student to be disciplined

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Lawrence Public Schools says a middle school student is set to be disciplined in accordance with school board policy after they allegedly threatened to bring a gun to school.

Local

FILE

Investigation opens into policies after Kansas student left on bus for 5+ hours

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation into one Kansas school district’s policies remains ongoing after a student was left on the bus for more than five hours when they fell asleep.

Local

A water main break at 10th St. and Jackson caused the Curtis State Office Building to close in...

Water main break closes Curtis State Office Building

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A water main break caused the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Office of Vital Statistics to close today.

Crime

John Coffman, Montanna Luker

Meth, gun found during S. Topeka traffic stop, 2 arrested

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Methamphetamine and a firearm were allegedly discovered during a South Topeka traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of two people.
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Local

American Airlines to resume flights at Manhattan Regional Airport

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
American Airlines will resume commercial air service on Monday, Sept. 25 at Manhattan Regional Airport.

Local

K-State Salina offers new leadership course for students

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is offering a new leadership course for students.

Local

Two military jets set to fly over KU campus in advance of football game

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Two military jets are scheduled to fly over the University of Kansas campus in advance of the football game this Friday and Saturday.

Local

Woman seriously injured after fire starts while smoking on home oxygen

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One woman was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an attempt to smoke while on a home oxygen tank sparked a duplex fire.

Crime

Rise in wire theft pushes TPD to urge residents to report suspicious activity

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A rise in wire theft and vandalism of Topeka streetlights has police warning residents to keep an eye out and report suspicious activity.

Local

Two flee from truck-moped collision Thursday morning in west-central Topeka

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Phil Anderson
Two people were reported to have fled from the scene after the moped they were on collided with a pickup truck Thursday morning in west-central Topeka.

Local

Evergy opens new Atchison service center to mainstream responses

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A new service center to mainstream emergency and outage responses has opened for Evergy in Atchison.

Crime

East Topeka stabbing incident leads to one woman’s arrest

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One woman remains behind bars after she allegedly stabbed someone she knew in an East Topeka incident.

Local

Weekend of events planned to celebrate oldest courthouse in Kansas

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A weekend full of events including an 1873 ball, a model train show and high school football will mark the 150th anniversary of the oldest running courthouse in the Sunflower State.

Local

Nothing Bundt Cakes to debut new fall flavor: Churro Dulce de Leche

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Cake lovers in the Capital City will have the opportunity to feast on a new flavor from Nothing Bundt Cakes for two weeks only as the eatery debuts its fall flavors.

Local

Driver asleep at wheel sent to hospital after pickup flips along I-70

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drifting off at the wheel caused one Missouri woman a trip to the hospital after she flipped her pickup truck along I-70.

Local

Vehicles reduced to ashes, occupants all safe after separate fires near Emporia

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Two vehicles were reduced to ashes as all occupants were able to safely exit them during separate vehicle fires near Emporia.

State

Board addresses concerns after 12 dogs mistakenly euthanized at Wichita Animal Shelter

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board on Wednesday held its first meeting since the report of 12 dogs mistakenly euthanized at the Wichita Animal Shelter two weeks ago.

Wednesday's Child

Wednesday’s Child - Joshua

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Lori Hutchinson
If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.

Local

With fall around the corner, Topeka family farm offers pumpkins, fresh produce

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Alex Carter
Luke Paine recently turned his passion for produce farming into a career.

News

Manhattan author loves sharing her story with children

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Joseph Robben
A Manhattan author loves sharing her story with young children.

News

USD 501 embraces fitness at Family Fun Night

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Bryan Grabauskas
Students from the district and their families were able to play some games and read up on nutrition, exercise, and other ways to stay healthy.

Crime

Two additional suspects arrested in Topeka robbery

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jerick Tafoya
Local authorities have arrested two additional suspects for a robbery that occurred earlier this month.

News

Evergy Plaza hosts the last ‘Live at Lunch’ for the summer

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Tori Whalen
The Evergy Plaza’s Live at Lunch has come to an end for the season.

Local

Forensic science students make professional connections during week-long event

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Callie Holthaus
Students in Washburn University’s forensic science department got a glimpse of what their futures could look like as the met with professionals in their field for a panel discussion Wednesday.

Local

Infrastructure changes may come to USD 372 if bond project is approved

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Madison Bickley
A bond will for USD 372 will be up for vote on Nov. 7 as they look to make changes within Silver Lake Elementary School and Silver Lake High School.

Local

Topeka Public Schools’ College Prep Academy inducts new 7th grade students

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A new group of students looking to expand their education further were ceremoniously welcomed.

Eye on NE Kansas

VA Eastern Kansas touts Whole Health approach for veterans

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
VA Eastern Kansas is hosting a Live Whole Health discussion Thursday, Sept. 28 in Manhattan.

Eye on NE Kansas

Meals for Mental Health offers month-long method to support FSGC

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
People may buy tickets to enjoy a meal at Texas Roadhouse’s Topeka location for the Meals for Mental Health fundraiser.

Eye on NE Kansas

TRM Ministries sets first-ever Praise Night fundraiser

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Melissa Brunner
The Night of Praise to benefit TRM Ministries will be held Sept. 24 at Fellowship Bible Church.

Local

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute welcomes new director

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is welcoming its new director, Jennifer Johnson.

News

Man found dead died in interstate accident, KHP records state

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Bryan Grabauskas
Kansas Highway Patrol records show Trahoon’s vehicle struck a delineator post before going through a fence and into a tree.

Local

Community invited to witness artist signing mural in Manhattan

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Artist Janson Rapisarda will celebrate and sign his new mural on Friday, Sept. 29 in Aggieville.

Local

Governor Kelly launches statewide tour to support Medicaid Expansion

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly launched a statewide tour to support Medicaid Expansion.

Local

Case opens after teen dies as deputy attempts to take her home from party

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation has opened after a teenager shot herself in the presence of a Cloud Co. deputy attempting to take her home from a party.

Local

Drivers warned of construction disruptions along Highway 24, Highway 77

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers have been warned about work that will cause disruptions along Highway 24 and Highway 77 until November.

Local

Traffic begins to move again after semi-truck fire causes grass fire along I-70

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Traffic has once again started to move after a semi-truck fire and resulting grass fire along I-70 shut the roadway completely down.

State

Kansans invited to help track monarch butterflies on migration to Mexico

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans have been invited to help state officials track monarch butterflies on their migration to Mexico at an annual event in Great Bend.

State

$334K grant to be used to help Kansans reinstate suspended driver’s licenses

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans will have a chance to reinstate their suspended driver’s licenses thanks to a $334,000 grant from the Legal Services Corporation.

Health

Stormont Vail makes drive-thru flu clinics available for patients in multiple cities

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:17 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Stormont Vail has added two new cities to its list of available sites for drive-thru flu vaccination clinics.

Local

State Agencies Virtual Job Fair to highlight employment across state

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
The State Agencies Virtual Job Fair will highlight employment available across the state

State

Kansans mark National Service Dog Day as resolution passes U.S. Senate

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans are marking National Service Dog Day on Sept. 20 as a resolution to recognize the day has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.

Local

K-State partners with Fort Hays State University to expand business development

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
Kansas State University is partnering with Fort Hays State University to expand Small Business Development Center operations in northwest Kansas.

State

Weekend Pittsburg cyberattack continues to disrupt jail, city operations

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A cyberattack on the City of Pittsburg over the weekend continues to affect operations at the jail and some services within the city.

Local

Chief Program Officer brings 30+ years of experience to new position at TFI

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
A new Chief Program Officer will bring more than 30 years of experience to a new position at The Family Initiative (TFI).
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