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Kan. school district superintendent placed on leave after arrest
OSAGE COUNTY—A Kansas school district superintendent is now on administrative leave following an arrest. Just before 5p.m. Friday, police arrested 53-year-old Bradley Marcotte, the superintendent of school at USD 421 in Lyndon, according to online jail records. He was jailed on requested charges of child endangerment and interference with...
Kan. inmate serving time for manslaughter found dead in cell
Hutchinson, KAN. – Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) resident Kevyn Lopez, 26, died Monday, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Lopez was found unresponsive in his cell Monday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy.
Police: Dispute over laundry led to violent attack on Kan. woman
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating suspect for an alleged domestic violence incident at the Budget Host Inn in Salina. early Saturday. Salina Police Department officers responded to reports of an altercation at the hotel, located at 222 E. Diamond Dr. Just before 3a.m. Saturday, police hotel at 222...
Commissioner participates in AUSA meeting
Gary County Commissioner Alex Tyson attended the annual Association of the United States Army convention in Washington D. C. He noted that during the trip there were discussions by Junction City and Manhattan delegations with congressional staff representatives on subjects including unity, mental health, healthcare, the shortage of doctors and nurses where specialized nursing is a huge issue and medicaid expansion.
K-State hosts KU Saturday night
Following a second-straight road conference win, 16th-ranked Kansas State returns home for the first time in a month as the Wildcats host in-state rival KU in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown. The sold-out game, which starts at 7 p.m., will be shown nationally on ESPN2 with Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (analyst) and Taylor Davis (sidelines) on the call.
USD 475 Communications Department Honored by KanSPRA
The Geary County Schools USD 475 communications department received four state awards last week from the Kansas School Public Relations Association, including two “Awards of Excellence” honors for its efforts in telling the stories and accomplishments of USD 475’s students and staff during the 2023-24 school year.
More than 1,100 acres burned in grass wildfire
On Friday October 18 at 1:27 pm, Geary County Fire was advised of a large fire in the area of US-77 Hwy and Skiddy West Road in Southwest Geary County. The cause of the blaze was undetermined. Garry Berges said upon arrival on scene, the fire was rapidly moving in...
Homicide: One dead, another wounded in Kansas City gunfight
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City. Just after 3a.m. Monday, police responded to area of Roberts and Bales Avenue to investigate reports of a shooting, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. First responders found a man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a...
Geary County Booking Photos Oct. 18-21
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. Trey Campbell, Outside warrant, arrested 10/17. David Galaviz, Driving while suspended, arrested 10/17. Abigayle Franklin, Use/possess...
Navy identifies two pilots killed in fighter jet crash
WASHINGTON (AP)—The Navy identified on Monday the two crew members who died last week in a jet fighter crash near Mount Rainier as two 31-year-old aviators from California. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, a Naval Aviator, died when their EA-18G Growler jet from the Electronic Attack Squadron, known as “Zappers,” crashed east of Mount Rainier last Tuesday during a training flight, according to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.
Kansas City nurses say their new contract will mean higher pay and better patient care
Registered nurses at two HCA-owned Kansas City hospitals get “substantial” pay raises under new three-year contracts ratified in October. National Nurses United, the union representing registered nurses at Research Medical Center in Kansas City and Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, said in a press release that the pay bump will make it easier to recruit and keep nurses.
Where Harris, Trump campaigns stand on tech policy
Most Americans are in favor of some legislation regulating new technologies. Here’s how each candidate plans to handle Big Tech, AI, cryptocurrency and more if elected. Though technology policy isn’t one of the main drivers getting voters out to the polls in the upcoming presidential election, the speed in which technology develops will undoubtedly impact the way everyday Americans communicate, work and interact with the world in the next four years.
Kan. deputy burned when motorcycle chase sets field on fire
BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a chase and fire that sent a deputy to the hospital. Just before 4p.m. Sunday, sheriff's deputies attempted to stop motorcycle traveling south in the 300 block of SW. 50th Road in Barton County, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
K-State’s Game at Houston Set for Afternoon Kick
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced Monday that Kansas State’s November 2 contest at Houston inside TDECU Stadium will start at 2:30 p.m. and be shown on FOX. It will be the Wildcats’ first afternoon kick of the year and third daytime game...
Victim in Manhattan shooting has died, suspect in custody
MANHATTAN, KAN. –Law enforcement are investigating a fatal weekend shooting and have made an arrest. Just before 9p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of N. 4th Street in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department. Officers located 58-year-old Don Stovall, who was later pronounced deceased.
Lady Jays compete at state tennis
The Lady Jay tennis team competed in the 6A State Tennis Tournament this past weekend at Harmon Park in Prairie Village. For the Lady Jays, Hannah Micheel competed in singles and Julia Cho and Gracie Erichsen competed in doubles. Hannah Micheel started off the day with a tough 3rd set...
In Person Advance Voting days and hours are scheduled
Geary County Clerk Courtney Gilbert has released a schedule for In-Person Advance Voting schedule at the County Office Building for the 2024 General Election. It is located at 200 E. 8th St. in Junction City. ·--October 21st – October 25th 8:30am-5:00pm. ·--Saturday, October 26th 9:00am – 1:00pm...
Additional charges for Kan. felon who drove pickup over police officer's leg
SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas felon involved in an incident that injured a police officer is back in court facing a number of new charges. On October 17, Nicholas Shugart, 42 of Wichita, was charged with two counts of offender registration violation and two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer and aggravated battery, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office.
RCPD: Pickup struck pedestrian in Manhattan, fled the scene
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Riley County that sent a man to the hospital. Just after 9p.m. Sunday, a white pickup driven by a woman struck a 28-year-old pedestrian in the 900 block of N. 10th Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
US defense chief makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit Monday, hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war. Austin said on the X...
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