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Tyson Foods Plant Shuts Down 6 Facilities, Lays Off Over 4,600 Workers In Different U.S. States
Suspect in Salina Machete Attack Faces Attempted Murder Charge
13 hours ago · Salina Man Attacked with Machete Following Dispute SALINA, Kan. — A violent altercation in Salina escalated when a man was attacked with a machete on Friday afternoon, police reported. The incident occurred before 1 p.m. in the 400 block of South 4th Street. Authorities stated that the 48-year-old suspect and the 38-year-old victim had been […]
Over 200 speeding tickets and 7 DUI arrests during Christmas …
3 days ago · Kansas Highway Patrol troopers have reported a significant increase in traffic violations and arrests during the Christmas holiday season. According to officials, over 200 speeding tickets were issued and seven individuals were arrested for driving under the influence. These numbers highlight the importance of safe driving practices and the need for increased vigilance on the […]
Fatal crash reported in east Wichita – South Arkansas Sun
Dec 23, 2024 · A fatal crash occurred on Saturday evening in east Wichita, resulting in the loss of one life. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a collision occurred at the intersection of Rock Road and the westbound Kellogg frontage road. According to the Wichita Police, a truck traveling south on Rock disregarded a red light and collided with a […]
New law on suspended, revoked and restricted driver’s licenses …
Dec 24, 2024 · A new law in Kansas regarding suspended, revoked, and restricted driver’s licenses will come into effect at the beginning of the year, thanks in part to reporting from KAKE News. This marks the second change to the law, reflecting the importance of addressing this issue. Ashton Gomez, like many drivers in the state, can finally […]
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Tyson Foods Plant Shuts Down 6 Facilities, Lays Off Over 4,600 Workers In Different U.S. States
One youth found, two still missing in runaway trio
3 days ago · On Christmas day, three young teenagers went missing in the Andover area. All of them are under the age of 17. Fortunately, the Wichita Police Department was able to locate and safely return two of the teens, Tiffany Voth, 13, and Katelyn Span, 14, back to their homes early on Friday morning. Caden Kooken, the […]
Woman and Child Hospitalized After S.E. Topeka Fire Blamed on …
Accidental Fire in Topeka Home Leaves Woman and Child with Minor Injuries A woman and a child sustained minor injuries in an accidental house fire early Friday morning at 1412 S.E. Lott in Topeka, Kansas. Both victims received hospital treatment, though their names and ages have not been disclosed. Dan Garrett, Topeka’s director of communications […]
Wichita Mom Advocates Against Fentanyl After Losing 1-Year-Old …
Billboard Near Kellogg Honors Fentanyl Overdose Victims, Raises Awareness A new billboard near Kellogg, just west of Interstate 235, displays the faces of Kansans who lost their lives to fentanyl overdoses. Created to honor the victims and raise awareness about the drug’s dangers, the billboard was funded by the families of those featured.
Zero State Sales Tax on Groceries Begins on January 1st
4 days ago · Starting from January 1, 2025, residents of Kansas can rejoice as they will no longer be burdened with state sales tax on groceries. While city and county taxes will still apply, the existing state tax of 2% will be completely eliminated. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on Kansans and make essential food […]