TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed state Court of Appeals Judge Melissa Taylor Standridge to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. Monday’s appointment was made despite the objections of the state’s most influential anti-abortion group. It is Kelly’s third appointment to the seven-member court in less than two years in office. Under the state constitution, her choice is not subject to review by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Standridge will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Carol Beier. The anti-abortion group Kansans for Life opposed Standridge’s appointment because she sided in a 2016 ruling…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Hospital and nursing officials fear if COVID-19 cases continue unchecked there will not be enough nurses to staff new hospital beds in the near future in the Kansas City metro area. Kansas health officials on Monday added 4,425 cases to the state’s pandemic tally since Friday, bringing the total to 157,446. The data showed that Kansas averaged 2,198 new confirmed and probable coronavirus a day for the seven days ending Monday. That is below the record average of 2,766 cases. The number of COVID-19 related deaths also rose by 31 to 1,560.
WICHITA, Kan. — Police arrested two teenage boys accused of spraying a woman with mace at a Wichita shopping center during a failed attempt to steal her car. The Wichita Police Department said in a news release that the arrests of the juveniles stem from an incident at 11 a.m. Sunday at the West Way Shopping Center. A 50-year-old woman reported two males tried to steal her SUV as she was getting inside. A 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery, simple battery, simple battery of a law enforcement officer and other charges. A 15-year-old was also arrested on suspicion…
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 theft in the 800 block of Levee Dr. in Manhattan on November 25, 2020, at approximately 11:37 a.m. Officers listed Purple Wave Auction as the victim when it was…
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism game warden Ben Jedlicka and Tuttle Creek State Park Manager Todd Lovin. We also spoke with Meadowlark Holiday Classic is previewed with New Boston Creative Group’s Kristin Brighton, Meadowlark’s Sarah Duggan and Mark Knackendoffel from the Trust Company.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — A study that tests for parts of the coronavirus in sewage is giving public health workers advance notice of virus surges. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the City of Lawrence has been taking weekly sewage samples at both of its wastewater treatment plants to test for components of the virus shed in feces as part of a study contracted through the University of Kansas School of Engineering. The city has also been sharing that data with local and state health departments. Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health spokesman George Diepenbrock said that the presence of the virus in wastewater…
Manhattan businesses are encouraging residents to shop locally this weekend, with a focus on Small Business Saturday. Downtown Manhattan Executive Director Gina Scroggs says Small Business Saturday is a reminder to people about the impact small businesses have on a local economy. “In an attempt to educate our community about why it’s so important to support your local and small businesses. Especially in these trying times it’s imperative that you shop intentionally local,” she said. For this year, she says every $100 spent in local business, $68 stays in the community. That impact can be felt across the community. “On…
MISSION, Kan. (AP) – Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly warned residents Wednesday not to let down their guard during Thanksgiving Day celebrations as coronavirus cases soar and hospitals overflow. The number of confirmed and probable case cases rose by 5,738 from Monday to 147,797, bringing the daily average to 2,743 over the past week. The number of deaths increased by 47 over the past two days to 1,503, according to state health officials. Kansas health chief Dr. Lee Norman warned that hospitals are running out of beds and especially staff. The problem is so severe that doctors and nurses in…
If you’re looking for a new kind of holiday tradition, Kansas state parks may have the answer. On Friday, all 28 state parks are once again waiving entrance fees as part of the nationwide #OptOutside initiative, an effort to get families and friends outdoors and enjoying nature. Tuttle Creek State Park is doing its annual Tuttle Treasure Trail starting Friday. Treasures will be hidden on each of the seven state park trails; Western Heritage, Cottonwood, Canyon, Cedar Ridge, Randolph, Fancy Creek and Eagle Pass. Details can be found on the Tuttle Creek State Park Facebook page. State park visitors will…
WICHITA, Kan. — Police say a missing man who was believed to be in danger has been found fatally shot in his jeep. Authorities are investigating the death of Jeremy Cook as a homicide after finding his body Monday in Wichita. Police had asked the public for help in locating him. A citizen called 911 after seeing his 2006 white Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 29-year-old Wichita man was reported missing by his mother on Wednesday. Police say the shooting is not random. No arrests have been made.