KANSAS NEWS

Suspect Arrested in Hit-and-Run That Critically Injured Child in Augusta

BUTLER COUNTY — Law enforcement officials have taken a suspect into custody following a hit-and-run crash late Monday evening that left a young girl critically injured in Augusta.

Kansas Secures $37M for Active Transportation Projects

Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas received $37.2 million in federal funding for 33 projects under the Transportation Alternatives program. This funding supports active transportation initiatives, such as improvements for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, safe routes to schools, and historical preservation. The goal is to enhance mobility and safety across Kansas.
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Discovery Leads to Suspension, Investigation at YRTC Hastings

A staff member at YRTC Hastings, Lincoln, NE, has been suspended after a routine check revealed inappropriate notes on a youth's desk. DHHS reported the findings to law enforcement and the child abuse hotline. The agency prioritizes the safety of youths and is conducting an investigation before further comments.

UPDATE: Investigation Reveals Premeditated Plan In Winfield Homicides

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are providing an update regarding the Aug. 11 shootings in the 400 block of West 9th Ave., in Winfield, that left six family members deceased.

Missouri Woman Killed, Two Children Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 69 in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Raytown, Missouri, woman lost her life and two young children were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle rollover accident in Johnson County on Wednesday evening.

Five Family Members Killed in Winfield Murder-Suicide, KBI Investigates

WINFIELD, Kan. — State and local law enforcement are investigating a horrific murder-suicide in Cowley County that left five family members, including four young children, and a male suspect dead on Tuesday morning.

North Central Regional Planning Commission Invites Public to “Celebrating Service & Partnerships”

The North Central Regional Planning Commission will host "Celebrating Service & Partnerships" in Minneapolis, Kansas, on September 24, 2026. The event will honor public service initiatives, featuring the Spirit of the Region Awards and the NCRPC Lifetime Public Service Award. Registration costs $15 and is required by September 10.

Massive Police Response Triggered After Children’s Burglary Tale Turns Out to Be Hoax

DOUGLAS COUNTY — A heavy law enforcement response involving armed officers, police drones, and assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ended after authorities discovered a reported home invasion in Lawrence was entirely fabricated by a group of children.