TOPEKA, Kan. — Topeka police are investigating a fatal shooting after a wounded man was found at the scene of a traffic accident. Police say the car’s other occupant was arrested on several charges after the Saturday evening crash, but the woman wasn’t immediately charged with the man’s death. Authorities say the man and woman were found after a crash around 8 p.m. Saturday. The wounded man, 31-year-old Anterio Deshazer of Topeka, died. Police spokeswoman Gretchen Koenen said the car’s driver, 31-year-old Neyl Beier of Topeka, is facing several charges including possession of a stolen firearm, driving on a suspended…
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WICHITA, Kan. — Senate candidate and former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has reported that he had four guns stolen from his pickup truck parked at a Wichita hotel over the weekend. Wichita police say officers responded to a call from Kobach around 11:30 a.m. Saturday at a hotel parking garage. Police say someone broke into the pickup overnight and stole a rifle, two shotguns and a handgun. A spokeswoman for Kobach’s campaign says he was in Wichita for a campaign event and had the long guns with him for a scheduled shooting event. Campaign spokeswoman Danedri Herbert said…
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — Police in southeastern Kansas are investing the shooting death of a man in Coffeyville. Wichita television station KAKE reports that the shooting happened early Sunday morning, when police were called for a report of shots fired in the city of more than 10,000. Arriving officers found 38-year-old Otis Horner, who had been shot. Horner was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are searching for two local people wanted for questioning in the shooting.
WAKEENEY, Kan. — Authorities say a teen has died in a rollover crash in northwestern Kansas. Television station KAKE reports the crash happened Saturday near WaKeeney in Trego County. Authorities say 19-year-old Courtney Windholz, of Bucklin, was driving a sport utility vehicle southbound when she lost control and hit a dirt embankment, causing the SUV to roll. Officials say Windholz died when she was thrown from the vehicle. She was the only person in the vehicle.
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Cheryl Collins with the Riley County Historical Museum.
Health Officer Julie Gibbs joined KMAN in the 7 AM hour to provide our weekly COVID update.
Release from the Office of the Governor. TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today issued a new executive order as part of her administration’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Order #20-45 will extend temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations until rescinded, until July 12, 2020, or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency expires, whichever is earlier. It is an extension of measures put in place by Executive Order #20-44. “The executive order issued today will continue to ease the burden on the workers who are critical to our state’s response capabilities,” Kelly said. The order…
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic led to its closure, the Sunset Zoo will open to the public. Starting today, the zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It will close from 12 to 1 p.m. on those days and also on Wednesdays and Thursdays for cleaning and maintenance. All outdoor viewing areas will be open, but indoor areas such as the concession stand and the gift shop will not be accessible. Crowd sizes are limited to 240 people per 2-hour time…
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The Riley County Fair is still on for this year, but with some major changes. Speaking to the Riley County commission, Extension Director Gary Fike says they have spoken with the health department on what to do. The Kaw Valley Rodeo will not be held this year and the carnival is still uncertain. The fair will start on Jul 23 with the 4 H fair proceeding as normal. On that day, 4 H members will bring in their exhibits and the livestock will be brought in. All judging competitions will be face to face with social distancing measures in place. Traffic…