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Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ness County

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation NESS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning outside a residence in Ransom, Kansas. The Ness County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI investigate the shooting on Aug. 8, just... Read More.

Howard Earns Nod on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior Will Howard was one of 35 quarterbacks in the nation to be named to the initial watch list for the 2023 Davey O'Brien Award, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday. Howard is the... Read More.

K-State Completes 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie announced the complete non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Tuesday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features 10 home games, including a visit from Big Ten foe... Read More.

Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/8

Tuesday, August 8

Here are some quick notes from Tuesday’s practice By Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fourteenth practice of training camp on Tuesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick... Read More.

Jalon Daniels Selected to Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Jalon Daniels has been named to the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, a group that includes 35 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks. The watch list was announced today by... Read More.

Kansas Falls in Exhibition Finale, 87-81

Tuesday, August 8

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics BAYAMON, Puerto Rico – Redshirt junior guard Dajuan Harris Jr. scored 23 points as the Kansas men’s basketball team lost to the Bahamian National Team, 87-81, Monday afternoon in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum. A crowd of... Read More.

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

Tuesday, August 8

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KAKE) — A 15-year-old Kansas boy died over the weekend after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a bridge rail. KAKE TV reports that Kolter Litke, of Council Grove, was taken to a local hospital where... Read More.

When is Starbucks Opening?

Tuesday, August 8

McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan — It's one of the more asked questions on social media in McPherson. Building Inspector Ryan Rank told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the opening of Starbucks is getting close. An inspection of their new building on... Read More.

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm. Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during this morning's City Commission Meeting, and said that city-wide limb... Read More.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was... Read More.

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a letter addressing the K-State community today, Kansas State University President Richard Linton shared the difficult news that this past week he was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. This will require Linton to pursue daily treatments in Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States. Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and... Read More.