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Little Apple PostKBI: Child's report led to Kansas sex crime arrestNEMAHA COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for multiple child sex crimes. Just after 11 a.m.,Tuesday, KBI agents arrested 51-year-old Robert Motto Jr., 51, of Wetmore on a warrant for four counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, rape, and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the KBI.

Wetmore, KS8 hours ago

Little Apple PostFreedom Fest begins in Junction CityThe annual Freedom Fest celebration opened in downtown Junction City Wednesday evening with a performance by Get Lucky: a Tribute to Loverboy. Free concerts are a big part of Freedom Fest. The celebration runs through Sunday. Revelation: Tribute to Journey also performed Wednesday evening. Activities on Thursday, July 4, will...

Junction City, KS9 hours ago

Little Apple PostKansas City man drowns at Table Rock LakeSTONE COUNTY —A Kansas City Man drowned Tuesday at Table Rock Lake. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 61-year-old Christopher D. Moore exited a 2022 Pontoon boat in Cow Creek Cove four miles south of Kimberling City. The boat drifted away where he was unable to grab it again. Moore began to struggle and went under water.

Kimberling City, MO9 hours ago

Little Apple Post2nd Kan. man admits scheme to illegally sell avionics equipment to RussiaTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas businessman has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions. Douglas Edward Robertson, who lives in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe, was the second Kansas business executive to plead guilty to charges after being accused of smuggling, money laundering, violating U.S. export regulations, submitting false or misleading information to export regulators and conspiring to commit crimes against the U.S., all for profit. Their arrests and the arrest of a Latvian associate in March 2023 came as the U.S. ramped up sanctions and financial penalties on Russia over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Olathe, KS10 hours ago

Little Apple PostPolice: Kan. suspect battered man, kidnapped woman and endangered childSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged violent crime and have a man in custody. While sitting in the basem*nt of his residence Tuesday afternoon with a woman, a 32-year-old Salina man heard some glass break upstairs. Soon after, a man entered his basem*nt, allegedly beat him and left, forcefully taking the 22-year-old woman with him.

Salina, KS11 hours ago

Little Apple PostKC Zoo announces birth of Masai giraffeKANSAS CITY —A female Masai giraffe was born to mom Makali on Sunday, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium announced on their social media page Wednesday. The calf weighs in at 125 pounds and already stands 5 feet 6 inches tall. It will be a while before this adorable girl makes her public debut, but the zoo will keep fans updated on the Zoo’s social media pages.

Kansas City, KS12 hours ago

Little Apple PostFireworks destroyed Kansas park restroomSEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating vandalism at a park in Derby. The restroom at Hand Park, 633, South Lakeview Drive in Derby is "victim to some overzealous Fourth of July celebrations." the city parks department shared on social media." "It seems someone mistook our facilities for a fireworks...

Derby, KS13 hours ago

Little Apple PostPolice ask for help to ID man in Kan. "breach of privacy" incidentJOHNSON COUNTY —The Overland Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying man in a breach of privacy incident. The incident occurred March 25 at Nieman and W. 95th Street in Overland Park, according to a statement from police. Police believe the person of interest may...

Overland Park, KS15 hours ago

Little Apple PostEnrollment Open for Bellus Academy Summer Beauty CampJuly 3, Manhattan, KS – Bellus Academy is redefining what it means to be a camper as it hosts a Summer Beauty Camp, July 29-30, at its Manhattan campus. Instead of trails, tents, and campfires, campers will explore beauty techniques, treatments, and services during an immersive camp experience that blends classroom learning with hands-on games and activities.

Manhattan, KS16 hours ago

Little Apple PostSuccessful start to cashless tolls on the Kansas TurnpikeThe Kansas Turnpike is now cashless and tolls are no longer being collected on the roadway. To complete the conversion process, account information is being migrated into the new system, DriveKS. During this time, KTA’s customer service centers are closed and self-service platforms are unavailable. We’ll be ready to help again, beginning July 8.

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Little Apple PostRCPD Assistant Director Moldrup announces retirementMANHATTAN - After more than thirty-nine years serving the Riley County community, Riley County Police Department, Assistant Director, Kurt Moldrup, has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2025. In March 1985, AD Moldrup started his career with the Riley County Police Department. He has worked in both the patrol and...

Manhattan, KS17 hours ago

Little Apple PostSheriff: Man dies 3 days after Kansas City shootingKANSAS CITY —A man wounded in a weekend shooting in Kansas City has died. On Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of SW Boulevard in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. Officers located a 20-year-old man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot...

Kansas City, MO17 hours ago

Little Apple PostJudge sides with Kan., stops Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projectsLAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by Kansas and 15 other Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge James Cain, Jr. sided with...

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Little Apple PostRiley County Arrest Report July 3The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. DAMON ALAN BROWN, 49, Ogden, Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction; non-person x4; Bond $20,000. MICHAEL ANTHONY VAZQUEZ, 49, Manhattan, Violate offender registration...

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Little Apple PostManhattan woman injured after 2-vehicle crashRILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Tuesday in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police department activity report Laura Zill, 61, Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way to Glady Schroeder, 84, Manhattan at the corner of Claflin Road and Wreath Avenue in Manhattan.

Manhattan, KS20 hours ago

Little Apple PostKan. man who killed 8-year-old daughter will learn his fateSEDGWICK COUNTY— A man with a previous abuse conviction is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday afternoon for the violent beating death of his 8-year-old daughter. In March, Thomas Gatewood, 52, Wichita, plead no contest to first-degree murder, kidnapping, aggravated battery, abuse of a child, rape, criminal sodomy, aggravated endangering of a child aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated intimidation of a witness, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Wichita, KS20 hours ago

Little Apple PostBiden Admin.: Doctors must now provide emergency abortionsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.

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Little Apple PostRead the settlement: Kan. largest school district discriminated against Black studentsTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include...

Wichita, KS23 hours ago

Little Apple PostPolice ask for home camera video to catch Kan. bank robbery suspectDOUGLAS. COUNTY —Police are investigating a bank robbery and asking neighbors in a certain area to check home cameras as the search continues for the suspect. Just before 9:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the Bank of America at 900 Ohio Street in Lawrence, after a bank robbery was reported, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.

Lawrence, KS1 day ago

Little Apple Post🎥Road reopened after cleanup of Kansas oil spillBARBER COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Transportation opened Kansas Highway 2 on Wednesday afternoon, according to Barber County Emergency Management. The road was closed for cleanup from a large oil spill. ----------------------------- BARBER COUNTY — Environmental services started the clean up on Kansas 2 after a large oil spill...

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