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Hartford woman receives seven months in attempted aggravated battery case
A Hartford woman first accused of hitting another woman with her car was sentenced in Lyon County District Court Tuesday. Ryan Michelle Shepherd was found guilty of attempted aggravated assault after ...
Jul 9, 2019
Emporian Gentry Scheve wins KJGA Tour stroke play Championship
Emporian Gentry Scheve has won the KJGA Tour stroke play championship held at the Emporia Golf Course. Scheve followed his first round 64 with a 70 in round two to finish with a 134 to win by 3 stroke...
Jul 9, 2019
Former Chase County jail staffer reaches plea agreement in unlawful sexual relations case
A former Chase County Jail staffer accused of illegal sexual contact with an inmate has offered a plea to an amended count in her case. Maudi McCorgary was originally in court Tuesday for a preliminar...
Jul 9, 2019
Olpe man sentenced to life in prison, parole eligibility in 25 years after indecent liberties plea
Garry Wilson will be 90 years old before he’s eligible for parole after his sentencing on child sex abuse crimes Tuesday. Lyon County Judge Lee Fowler sentenced the 65-year-old Wilson to life in...
Jul 9, 2019
Emporia PD releases details in Monday fatality accident
An Emporia man was killed in a traffic accident in far west Emporia on Monday. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says 20-year-old Hayden Miller was found dead after an incident in the 3300 block of West Sixth, or...
Jul 9, 2019
Former Kansas Secretary of State announces US Senate bid
One of the big names in Kansas politics is making a run for the US Senate. Kris Kobach, a former Secretary of State and an adviser to President Donald Trump on voting matters, formally announced his c...
Jul 9, 2019
Osage County deputies arrest one person as investigation into stolen vehicles continues
One person has been arrested and two others are being sought as an investigation into stolen vehicles and related items continues in Osage County. Sheriff Laurie Dunn says deputies conducted a search ...
Jul 9, 2019
MLB All-Star game to be played Tuesday
Major League baseballs All-Star game will be played Tuesday night in Cleveland. Whit Merrifield is the lone Kansas City Royal to earn All-Star honors. He told MLBTV he has waited a long time for this ...
Jul 9, 2019
Emporia A Legion swept by Garnett
It was a rough night for the Emporia A American Legion baseball team Monday night in their final tune up before zone tournament play begins. The Post 5 Juniors were swept by Garnett in a doubleheader....
Jul 9, 2019
KU reinstates Pooka Williams Jr
The University of Kansas has reinstated running back Pooka Williams Jr. Williams had been suspended since December when he was arrested and charged with domestic battery before reaching a diversion ag...
Jul 9, 2019
