CRIME & SAFETY
Cropduster airplane hits power lines in southern Kansas
SUMNER COUNTY (KSNT) – A pilot narrowly avoided injuries after hitting power lines with his crop duster airplane in Sumner County. At 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, a man was crop-dusting with a 1998 Air Tractor about 5 miles northeast of Wellington when he hit some power lines. The power lines were damaged, according to a […]
Derby airman helps students cross the street after girl gets hit by car
Derby, Kan. (KAKE) - An airman from Derby is spending mornings and afternoons helping students stay safe on a crosswalk. Tuesday, a car hit a middle school student near James and Woodlawn and the airman wants to make sure that doesn't happen again. Tech. Sgt. Aaron Saunders reported for duty...
‘One Pill Can Kill’ - Derby Police Department drug take back initiative
DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - Located right outside the Derby Police Department headquarters is a drop box for unwanted or expired medications. The idea came about from Captain Derek Dunn. Captain Dunn said with overdose deaths happening every 5 minutes across the nation, he thought this would be a good idea to help combat addiction.
Kansas man pleads guilty for role in January 6 breaching
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KAKE) - A suburban Wichita man has plead guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Kansas City Star reports. Chad Suenram, a U.S. Marine veteran who was dubbed #FlagFaceMarine by investigators, pleaded guilty to entering and remaining...
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