WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A former bookkeeper for a Wichita-based chain of radio stations faces revised federal charges of stealing more than $2 million from his employer. William H. Nolan has been issued a summons to appear Wednesday in U.S. District Court to answer charges of mail fraud and wire fraud. The charges are outlined in a revised indictment that also seeks a $2 million forfeiture judgment. Nolan worked at LS Media Inc., which was previously known as Mid-America Ag Network, Broadcast Technical Associates and Steckline Communications. Prosecutors allege he forged signatures on checks and withdrew electronic transfers from the company’s…
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A robbery suspect died after being shot by Wichita police. Two other suspects in a robbery at a Dollar General store were not injured and are in police custody. KWCH reports that police went to the store Sunday night after receiving a 911 call. Police say a robbery was in progress when officers arrived. When three people left the store, there was a confrontation and shots were fired. One suspect was hit in the chest several times and later died in the hospital. No other information was immediately available
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A small church in west Wichita was heavily damaged in a fire but no injuries were reported. Wichita firefighters who went to the scene about 12:30 a.m. Monday encountered heavy smoke and flames. KFDI reports that firefighters had to fight the blaze from outside in part because a nearby power line was arcing. They eventually put out the fire. The cause is under investigation. Fire Investigations Capt. Stu Bevis says the fire did $130,000 in damage.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The attorney for a woman accused of killing a Topeka couple in 2002 is asking a judge to allow him to hire a private investigator. Attorney Mark Bennett says the private investigator is needed to pursue new leads in the shooting deaths of 53-year-old Karen Harkness and 47-year-old Michael Sisco. They were found dead in July 2002 in Harkness’ Topeka apartment. Sisco’s ex-wife, Dana Chandler, was charged in their deaths in July 2011. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Bennett says in a court document that he wants a state fund to pay for an investigator. He says…
ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) Distraught and anxious family members gathered Monday outside a Kansas grain elevator as authorities searched for three more people likely killed in a weekend blast that left three others dead. Lynn and Patty Field, of Atchison, said their 21-year-old son, Curtis Field, was among those still officially considered missing. They said the two others were state grain inspectors. Crews were working to stabilize the debris Monday in the Bartlett Grain Co. facility in Atchison, about 50 miles northwest of Kansas City. “I don’t know what else to do,” Patty Field said. Then, starting to cry, she added,…
Pricing for the Flint Hills Discovery Center is one of many items on the minds of city officials for Tuesday night’s City Commission meeting. After some time spent researching prices of similar venues in the area, the city shared with KMAN what those would be when the center opens in April 2012. Rates for adults are nine dollars, seniors are seven dollars, children at four dollars and school groups at three dollars, meanwhile children under two years of age are admitted for no charge. For information on rental fees for facilities and meeting areas inside the Flint Hills Discovery Center,…
According to The American Cancer Society the number of deaths from breast cancer has gone down this year. The ACS states that this is probably connected to early detection, and better treatment methods. Mercy Regional Health Center radiologist Doctor Gregg Welle says early detection is crucial. Doctor Welle recommends that women over 40 should have a breast exam annually. The ACS medical review on the 12th of October states the chances for women of getting invasive breast cancer is less than 1 in 8. The article goes on to say that breast cancer is the second leading cause of…
ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals won a remarkable World Series they weren’t even supposed to reach, beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday night with another key hit by hometown star David Freese and six gutty innings from Chris Carpenter. A day after an epic Game 6 that saw them twice within one strike of elimination, the Cardinals captured their 11th World Series crown. After a whole fall on the edge, Tony La Russa’s team didn’t dare mess with Texas, or any more drama. Freese’s two-run double tied it in the first inning against loser…
One would think Kansas Arts commission Chair Linda Browning Weis of Manhattan would be disappointed after word the National Endowment for the Arts would not accept the group’s proposal to match federal funding with privately raised money. But she’s been asked that question, and her response? “Quite honestly we haven’t lost anything because until you have it, you haven’t lost it.” She says she learned a long time ago not to count on anything until you have it in hand. Meanwhile, Browning Weis says commissioners remain united and focused on how to expand and support the arts in Kansas by…
ST. LOUIS (AP) The Big 12 appears to be resigned to losing Missouri in announcing West Virginia as the newest member of the Big 12. The league issued a statement Friday announcing unanimous approval to accept West Virginia effective July 1. The Mountaineers become the second program to join the Big 12 this month, following TCU. The Big 12 then listed its expected membership for next season 10 teams, with Missouri not among them. Missouri is weighing a move to the Southeastern Conference. Earlier this month, Missouri curators gave Chancellor Brady Deaton authority to strike a deal with another conference…