KINGMAN, Kan. (AP) The house in Kingman that burned after a woman was killed has been demolished. The two-story home of Vashti Forrest-Seacat was demolished Thursday, to the relief of neighbors. It had sat damaged and unusable since Seacat was killed in April 2011. Her husband, Brett Seacat, was found guilty earlier this month of killing his wife and setting the house on fire before escaping with the couple’s two young sons. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 5. No plans for the lot have been announced. Neighbor Peggy Culver told KAKE-TV that nearby residents hope the land will…
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Thousands of residents in south central Kansas remain without power after storms swept through the region, downing trees and power lines. Most of the damage from Thursday’s storms was reported near Wichita, where about 13,000 customers remained without power early Friday, down from a peak of about 21,000. The utility said it hoped to have power restored by Friday night. Power outages also were reported in Harvey, McPherson and Reno counties. The National Weather Service says winds topped 70 mph, causing limbs to fall on cars and homes and knock down power poles. Winds also damaged some…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas officials are waiting for rulings from state and federal judges on whether the state can enforce new abortion restrictions with pending lawsuits against them. A sweeping anti-abortion law is scheduled to take effect Monday. It bans sex-selection abortions, blocks tax breaks for abortion providers and prohibits them from furnishing materials or instructors for public schools’ sexuality courses. The law also spells out in greater detail the information women must receive before abortions, including a statement that abortion ends the life of “whole, separate, unique, living human being.” Abortion providers want to block parts or all of…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A new Kansas law taking effect Monday will require roofing contractors to register annually with the attorney general’s office before they can be paid for their work. The new law was enacted this year by legislators and is designed to protect consumers. It had the support of Attorney General Derek Schmidt, AARP and the roofing industry itself. The law says that roofing contractors must obtain an annual certificate from the attorney general’s office to solicit business or collect fees for residential or commercial jobs. Roofers must be at least 18 years old, and they or their companies…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with US Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, followed by Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen. [mp3-jplayer]
After watching Thursday night’s NBA draft without seeing his name called, former Kansas State standout Rodney McGruder has signed on as a free agent with the Orlando Magic. McGruder who was a four-year player for the Wildcats and was part of the Men’s Basketball program’s first conference championship in 36 years is expected to join the Magic’s team in the NBA’s Summer League. McGruder also played in four NCAA Tournaments for K-State.
Well-wishers gathered at Nelson Mandela’s hospital to show their support for the critically-ill former president. Members of his family and cabinet ministers also visited the hospital, one day after reports that his health had improved.
During questioning in the George Zimmerman murder trial, a neighbor says he didn’t see anyone’s head slammed into sidewalk.
Sunset Zoo has announced the names of their new 6-month old bobcat Mittens and 4-month old chimpanzee Nkurukoto. Bob Krause and Marty Vanier selected Mittens and Doug and Charlene Anspaugh selected Nkurukoto through a connection at their local church, whose congregation are currently completing missionary work in Kenya. Mittens was named in memory of a beloved pet of the Krause and Vanier who encountered bobcats while protecting the family farm. Nkurukoto was named after a Kenyan Samburu language which means faith. Community members can visit Nkurukoto at the primate building in the Zoo’s African Forest Trail and Mittens can be visited along the…
Kansas State University, along with the other Kansas Board of Regents schools, has requested a four-year exemption from allowing the concealed carry of weapons on campus. In accordance with House Bill No. 2052, Kansas State University will be included in the four-year exemption. K-State’s assistant vice president for public safety Ronnie Grice says this exemption will allow the adequate time to look at all aspects of how the new law impacts the university. The university has signs where weapons are prohibited. The university’s general weapons policy also will remain unchanged during this four-year period.