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An inmate has died inside a Kansas prison. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections,  33-year-old Chancellor Copenhaver was found unresponsive in his cell at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility  Wednesday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is pending the results of an ...

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A man was killed in a farming accident. First responders were called to an area in rural Sedgwick County near Mulvane Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say a 70-year-old man was working on a piece of farm machinery when equipment collapsed on him. The victim died at the scene from his injuries. The incident is under investigation.

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A person found deceased on a high school football field is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Ellis Police Department, on Monday of this week the agency received a request for a welfare check. The person of concern was located by an officer, deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound ...

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A disturbance at an apartment complex leads to the arrest of a Salina woman. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 53-year-old Patania Sumners was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after she had a physical altercation with the cleaning woman. Police say around 3pm, a 39-year-old female was cleaning Sumners apartment at President's Place ...

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What's become a Lindsborg holiday tradition will be held this Saturday. Everyone is invited to join in the fun of  a wild and wacky parade. Plan to be part of the fun--all snowflakes, Christmas bells, snowmen, reindeer, tomtes and ugly sweater-wearers welcome. Parade line up begins at 10:30am at Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 320 N. Main ...

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State transportation authorities are planning an event in which they will provide an update on potential upgrades to passenger rail service in Kansas. A live virtual meeting to update the public on the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Passenger Rail Service Development Plan is scheduled for next week on Wednesday. According to the agency, they are exploring plans to ...

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The Salina Police Department wrapped up their Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement program that began in the days leading up to and through the holiday. According to Sergeant Matt Gawith, officers conducted overtime patrols to target unrestrained drivers, speeding violations and all other Kansas traffic laws. Police report that officers wrote 24 adult and teen safety belt ...

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A driver is dead after plunging his truck into a river. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a driver identified as 73-year-old Edward Fitzpatrick, struck a guard rail on US 81 Highway Tuesday afternoon and went over an embankment into the Ninnescah River. The truck came to rest on its top in the river. Fitzpatrick was transported ...

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A Purple Heart medal awarded by the Army 79 years after a Kansas pilot gave his life in the closing days of World War II is now on display at a Western Kansas museum. According to the Finney County Historical Society, Second Lieutenant Donald L. Keep of Garden City was awarded a purple heart on Nov. ...

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Abilene is set to celebrate a “Cowtown Christmas” this weekend. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, everyone is invited to embrace the spirit of the season with a lineup of holiday events this weekend. From historic homes adorned with twinkling lights to the nostalgic charm of an old fashioned Christmas, there’s no better place ...

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There are some things you should do, and some things you shouldn't do, when choosing and caring for a live Christmas tree. According to Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, there are three characteristics to avoid when selecting a live Christmas tree: Dull, gray-green needles. Dry, stiff and brittle needles. Needles drop from tree easily. “Some commercial ...