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Kansas Gov. wants board to reconsider parole granted to Tulsa man convicted of killing state trooper

by The Associated Press
By JOHN HANNA Associated PressTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Tulsa man convicted of killing a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper in 1978 has been granted parole after having past requests rejected, inspiring criticism and prompting the Governor on Friday to call for reconsidering the decision.Jimmie K. Nelms and another man, both from Tulsa, Oklahoma, were... Read More.

Temporary closures at recreation areas impacting Kansas and Oklahoma: What you need to know

by News 6
TULSA, Okla. -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, has announced a temporary closure and reduction of services at various recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 season. They say that this decision is a response to staffing shortages that hinder facility maintenance. Affected Areas and Refund Information Specific Parks Facing Closures While impacts... Read More.

Tulsa man charged with murder in fatal shooting of beloved Kansas priest

by The Associated Press
SENECA, Kan. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting a Catholic priest at a church rectory in northeast Kansas, authorities said on Friday.Officers called to the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca on Thursday afternoon found Arul Carasala with gunshot wounds outside the rectory,... Read More.
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OSU suffers 96-64 loss to No. 23 Kansas

by The Associated Press
By DAVID SMALE Associated PressLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) used a well-rounded offensive attack and held the Cowboys to almost 30 points below their... Read More.

Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill

by Kansas Reflector
TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear.Previous efforts to request waivers from the rules of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, under which food stamps are funded and administered to states,... Read More.

McBride scores 16 as Oral Roberts knocks off Kansas City 73-67

by The Associated Press
By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Issac McBride scored 16 points as Oral Roberts beat Kansas City 73-67 on Saturday night.McBride shot just 3 for 9 from the field (and only 1 for 5 from 3-point range,) but added 9 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-16, 2-7 Summit... Read More.
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Kansas Bank Robbery Suspect Killed in Oklahoma Highway Patrol Shootout

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A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.Earlier this afternoon, Wellington's Impact Bank had a robbery occur, closing down their lobby. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown if this suspect is the shootout victim.Trooper Foster with the OHP said the incident started when the... Read More.
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Trimmer Files To Run For Kansas House Seat

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Kris Trimmer, a former Winfield High School teacher, filed for the Kansas House 79th district as a Democrat on Friday, according to a press release from Trimmer Monday.The seat is currently held by Republican Cheryl Helmer and the district includes Winfield, Udall, Oxford and Belle Plaine. It does not include Ark City."I always encouraged... Read More.
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