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Osage City teenager charged with sexually assaulting younger teen
An Osage City teenager has been charged with two counts of illegal sexual activity with a younger teen. Osage County Attorney Jack Hobbs has announced single counts of rape and aggravated criminal sod...
Jun 03, 2020
Severe weather risk low for area residents
Area counties have a low-end severe weather risk the next few days. The Storm Prediction Center has Lyon and all surrounding counties have a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday late afternoon and ...
Jun 03, 2020
Compromise bill on emergency powers structure in process as special legislative session begins
Governor Laura Kelly says new legislation to adjust the state’s emergency powers structure has her support, even if she doesn’t totally agree with the bill. Republican leaders met with Kel...
Jun 03, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 06-03-20
Newsmaker: USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright. Your browser does not support the audio element. Managing Your Money – 06-03-20 Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: D...
Jun 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia gains CARES Act block grant; Lyon County in line for other federal funds if SPARK Taskforce proposal approved
Emporia is now officially receiving a federal Community Development Block grant to battle coronavirus. Governor Laura Kelly’s administration announced a grant of $167,000 to Emporia. Cities and ...
Jun 03, 2020
Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office gets federal hiring grant
The US Attorney’s Office says the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office is receiving money to hire officers. The nearly $225,000 grant is part of the US Department of Justice COPS, or Communit...
Jun 03, 2020
Kansas to appeal 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on voter registration law
Kansas will appeal a US Circuit Court of Appeals decision labeling the state’s voter registration requirement as unconstitutional. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the law in question is desi...
Jun 03, 2020
Special session begins for Kansas lawmakers
The Kansas Legislature’s special session begins Wednesday. Governor Laura Kelly called for the special session late last month after vetoing House Bill 2054, which was designed to update state o...
Jun 03, 2020
No trip to St. Joe for Chiefs: NFL tells teams to train at home sites
Training camps may be coming soon for NFL teams, but they won’t happen at the traditional sites for some teams — including the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL has told all 32 teams they must t...
Jun 03, 2020
NBA Board of Governors nearing agreement on finishing current season
The NBA is targeting an end of the season no later than Oct. 12, according to sources. The league is considering a plan that would resume the season July 31 in Orlando. That would start a 22-game slat...
Jun 03, 2020
