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A 26-year-old man is in police custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in west Wichita, Kansas. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 12:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of West Pine Street, a typically quiet residential area. According to the Wichita Police Department, the gunfire reportedly stemmed from a disturbance between … Read more
A troubling rise in gun-related violence over the weekend has deeply impacted those striving to make Kansas City a safer place. One of those voices is Michelle “Shelly” Norris, co-founder of Corey’s Network, a nonprofit supporting families of homicide victims. She’s all too familiar with the emotional toll of senseless killings. “This is not a … Read more
As scams become more sophisticated in 2025, law enforcement and government agencies across Kansas are alerting residents about new fraudulent tactics. These include phone scams, email phishing, and smishing attempts that impersonate public officials and agencies to steal money or personal information. #1: Scam Calls Claiming to Be Law Enforcement Multiple Kansas sheriff’s offices have … Read more
Camden County, MO – A fatal accident occurred Saturday evening when a 70-year-old man from Camdenton was killed in a single-vehicle crash along Missouri Route 7, near Velvet Road, according to a crash report issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The man, whose identity has not been publicly released at the time of reporting, … Read more
The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially NBA champions for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series that concluded Sunday night. The victory not only marked a historic moment for the franchise, but also delivered major payouts for a few high-stakes bettors. Las Vegas Bettor Wins $150K … Read more
A 36-year-old man, identified as Steve Antone McDonald, shot and killed his girlfriend during a domestic violence incident early Saturday morning in Parsons, Kansas, before turning the gun on himself, according to the Parsons Police Department. Gunfire Reported After Screams in Residential Area Police were dispatched around 1:27 a.m. to the 1100 block of Richard … Read more
Downtown Emporia came alive on Saturday as Emporia Pride returned for another vibrant celebration, drawing large crowds for a day filled with parades, live music, and a high-energy drag show to cap off the night. The event has seen significant growth since it first began in 2021, evolving into a cornerstone of local LGBTQ+ visibility … Read more
A Kansas City Fire Department paramedic was transported to the hospital for evaluation after sustaining a minor injury during a patient transport on Friday morning, officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 10 a.m., when a brief altercation broke out in the back of the ambulance, according to a KCFD spokesperson. While the situation was described … Read more
WICHITA, Kan. – A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot by a Wichita police officer while allegedly assaulting a woman inside a vehicle on the city’s southwest side early Friday morning. According to the Wichita Police Department (WPD), the situation began around 4:20 a.m. when Sedgwick County dispatch received an open-line 911 … Read more
As Kansas endures intense summer heat, Wichita’s homeless shelters are experiencing a significant rise in demand. Organizations like the Union Rescue Mission are taking urgent steps to protect some of the city’s most vulnerable residents—those without a place to call home. David Hodge, CEO of Union Rescue Mission, says the recent increase in people seeking … Read more