Tag: Dodge City

Second Heat Burst Jolts Kansas, Temperatures Soar Overnight

Dodge City, KS has experienced its second heat burst this week, with temperatures soaring from 77°F to 91°F in just nine minutes early Friday morning. This follows a similar event in Sublette. Both bursts stem from a storm line, illustrating the unpredictable nature of weather conditions. Residents are urged to monitor local advisories.

KBI arrests law enforcement officer for child sex crimes

KBI agents arrested 42-year-old Erik Lalicker, a Kansas law enforcement officer, for seven counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The arrest followed a cyber tip to NCMEC, leading to ongoing investigations. Lalicker, now on administrative leave, is held on a $75,000 bond at Ford County Jail.

Death investigation at Northeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is probing the death of a 17-year-old male at the Northeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Found unresponsive on Nov. 5, he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is planned, and the investigation remains ongoing.

KCC will hold a public hearing in Dodge City to discuss Grain Belt AC Collector transmission lines

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is holding an open house and public hearing to discuss Grain Belt LLC's application for two 345 kV transmission lines, part of the Grain Belt Express project. The event, scheduled for July 10 in Dodge City, will address the route of the lines and gather input from attendees, both in person and through virtual participation. The Commission is also accepting written comments until July 15, 2024.

Dodge City to Host 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl

The Kansas Shrine Bowl, presented by Mammoth, returns to Dodge City on June 21, 2025, at Memorial Stadium. Alongside the football game, a week of events includes cheer and band camps, a hospital experience event, golf tournament, parade, and more. The nonprofit event benefits Shriners Children’s, with all net proceeds supporting pediatric specialty care and research.

Trial starts in suit alleging at-large Dodge City elections unconstitutionally dilute Latino vote

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 26, 2024 WICHITA — Alejandro Rangel-Lopez said opportunity for the majority Latino population...

UPDATE: Victims identified in Dodge City fatal shooting

FORD COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Dodge City Police Department and the Ford County Sheriff’s...

Two killed and two injured in shooting at Dodge City bar

UPDATE: Suspect in Dodge City fatal shooting apprehended in Oklahoma FORGAN, Okla. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the...

Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on $15M Cimarron Valley Railroad Upgrades in Southwest Kansas

HUGOTON – Today, Governor Laura Kelly attended the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate upcoming improvements to the Cimarron Valley Railroad...

Multiple sheriff’s deputies shot in officer-involved shooting

FORD COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday morning in...

Federal lawsuit says Dodge City’s election system keeps Latino candidates out of office

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector December 15, 2022 TOPEKA — A coalition of voting rights groups says Dodge City’s election...

Dodge City Business Park Named Shovel Ready For Development

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced Dodge City Business Park has become the latest developed site...