WICHITA, Kan. — A fire disrupted opening night at the Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita after lighting appeared to strike the nearly 100-year-old building. General manager Max Wilson said actors who were rehearsing for another show at the church across the street saw lighting hit the theater before the building’s lights flickered and surged and a loud jolt was heard. Wilson said a burning smell and smoke coming from the basement tipped performers that something was wrong. Wilson said he ran into the basement and used an extinguisher to put out a breaker that was on fire as an alarm…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A woman’s body was found near the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday morning. Wyandotte County Sheriff’s department spokesman Capt. Kyle Harvey said the death is being investigated as a homicide. The woman’s body was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday near a boat ramp on the river. Harvey said the woman was in her mid 60s, but authorities did not immediately identify her. No arrests were reported immediately.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Police say two teens were shot in separate incidents over the weekend in Topeka and that one suffered life-threatening injuries. Police say in a news release that officers called Saturday morning to an area along SE 31st Street found a 13-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. The girl was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Police say her injury is being investigated as an accidental shooting. Hours earlier around 9:30 p.m. Friday, a 15-year-old boy was shot in one of his arms. Police say he is expected to recover. Police have not released the names of…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for burglary and theft in the 2800 block of W. 56th Ave in Manhattan on June 11, 2021, at approximately 2:36 p.m. Officers listed a 59-year-old male as the victim…
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Dr. Sue Nelson with K-State Vet Med. Alzheimer’s Foundation President/CEO Fuschillo, Jr. also joined the program. In our final segment we spoke with KMAN Program Director Dave Lewis.
UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the shooting death of LaVincent Perdue. Junction City Police arrested 21 year old Willie Powell Jr. on the charge of 2nd-degree murder. Powell was taken into custody after turning himself into the Topeka Police Department Saturday morning. Powell is being held at the Geary County Detention Center pending his first appearance. ORIGINAL: ***************************************************************************** One man died Friday following a shooting near a Junction City barbershop. Junction City police responded to Elite Cuts Barbershop in the 700 block of West 6th St. after receiving a report of shots fired. Officers arrived to find 23-year-old…
Fort Riley’s commanding general Thursday announced the recipient of the 1st Infantry Division’s most prestigious award for a private citizen. As part of the unit’s Victory Week social, Major General D.A. Sims awarded the 2021 Distinguished Trooper Award to Mary Sue Moore. As the recipient of the honor, Moore received an engraved Distinguished Trooper Coin, lapel pin, certificate and a red jacket with the 1st Infantry logo. Moore has served as a member of the Lady Troopers organization over the past 30 years. While with the organization, she served three times as its president and worked canteen events during operations…
Ascension Via Christi has updated its visitor guidelines to guard against coronavirus outbreaks developing. President Bob Copple tells KMAN that while the guidelines are changing, there are still some things to be aware of for those visiting the hospital. The hospital will now allow patients in the 3rd floor unit to be able swap out which two visitors are allowed in each day, rather than designating just two for the length of their stay. ER patients and those getting outpatient surgery will now be allowed two visitors. Other limits remain in place, including the two support people limit for women…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple. We also spoke with Melody and Chuck Sexton of the Flint Hills Veterans’ Coalition and “Vets On The Net”.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for aggravated battery and assault in the 1200 block of Yuma St. in Manhattan on June 10, 2021, at approximately 7:04 a.m. Officers listed 52- and 74-year old males as…