LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of eastern Kansas have forced multiple water rescues. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that authorities in Douglas County were called to rescue nine people Thursday morning from homes around Lone Star Lake southwest of Lawrence. County spokeswoman Karrey Britt said three people were rescued from flooding along Washington creek in the Lawrence area, one from a vehicle. Officials said roads were flooded throughout the county, including the underpass leading into North Lawrence from downtown Lawrence. KMBC reports water rescues were needed early Thursday north of downtown Ottawa, where more than 7…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is reporting that its tax collections were slightly higher than expected in July. The Department of Revenue said Thursday that the state collected $496 million in taxes last month when its official revenue forecast predicted $494 million. The $2 million difference was a surplus of 0.4%. It was the first month of the state’s 2020 budget year. During the 2019 budget year, the state’s tax collections of almost $7.5 billion were $191 million more than expected, for a surplus of 2.6%. Tax collections have exceeded expectations 25 of the past 26 months. But the new…
A two-term Riley County Commissioner has filed to run for re-election in the 2020 elections. Commission Chairman Ron Wells’ filing was released Thursday. The Republican representative of county’s district 3 was first elected in November of 2012, taking office in 2013. He’s the first to file for the seat, with the election more than a year away. Prior to his time on the commission, Wells has owned general contracting and custom manufacturing businesses and served in the Kansas National Guard. He’s also been president of the Flint Hills Area Builders Association and the Kansas Quality Woodworkers Association.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3300 block of Fairman Cir. in Manhattan on July 31, 2019, at approximately 6:55 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known suspect damaged his vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000.00. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1900 block of Platt St. in Manhattan on July 31, 2019 at approximately 10:25 PM. Officers listed a 20-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his 2008 Orange Schwinn Moped. The estimated total…
Update 11 a.m. Thursday: More details have been released on the motorcycle versus automobile collision that backed up Anderson traffic Wednesday afternoon. 25-year-old Khaled Naser of Manhattan was struck by a 2014 Chevy Travere while riding his Suzuki in the 2700 block of Anderson Avenue — near Jimmy John’s. Naser was transported to Via Christi for treatment, scanner traffic indicated he had suffered an injury to his head. The road was closed for nearly an hour while emergency responders handled the scene. Original: Motorists were asked to avoid the area of the 2700 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan due…
Thursday’s show featured a preview of Saturday’s Everybody Counts free community event at the Douglass Community Center in Manhattan with event chair Debbie Nuss. Governor’s Military Counsel Executive Director Perry Wiggins also joined the show Thursday to highlight the proposed 2020 Department of Defense budget, military transitions at Fort Riley and the importance of military participation in the upcoming 2020 Census.
WICHITA — A 36-year-old southern Kansas man who pretended to be an FBI agent to get out of a traffic ticket has been sentenced to a year of probation. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Jarrod Andra, of Milan, must also pay a $1,000 fine. He had previously pleaded guilty to impersonating an agent. Andra was stopped for speeding in Sumner County in November 2018. In his plea, he admitted that he claimed to be a special agent with the FBI and presented a Sumner County sheriff’s deputy with what appeared to be an FBI identification card with his photo.
SALINA — Saline County authorities say a body exhumed this week could be that of a woman missing from Belgium. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said Tuesday DNA will determine the identity of a body exhumed from Gypsum Hill Cemetery. The woman, referred to as “Miss Molly,” was buried 33 years ago after her body was found in January 1986 in a creek near Salina. Soldan told The Topeka Capital-Journal the death was investigated as a homicide because the woman was beaten and thrown off a bridge into the creek. He says Interpol in Europe has DNA from the missing…
WICHITA — A 25-year-old Wichita man is charged with first-degree murder in a shooting that killed a McConnell Air Force Base Airman from South Carolina and injured three others. Markeithen McClaine made his first court appearance Wednesday. He is also charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder. KAKE-TV reports officers responding to an apartment complex early Saturday found 20-year-old Chancelor Williams unresponsive in the parking lot. He died at the scene. Two other men and a woman were injured. Officer Kevin Wheeler said a disturbance erupted in the parking lot after a party at one of the apartments. Investigators…
Chicken dinners and good company brought in at least 1,000 people from around the state to the annual Flush Picnic in Pottawatomie County Wednesday. The event is held every year on the last Wednesday of July at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and dates back to the 1930s. They fry all the chickens on-site and parishioners also donate the ingredients necessary for side dishes and three homemade pies each for dessert. The night features the traditional dinner as well as an assortment of games including bingo, a hat-toss and even a barrel train ride. “It is our main fundraiser for the…