Kansas Klips

Body RAWLINS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged cattle theft in northwest Kansas.

Body BELOIT—In June, students from NCK Tech Beloit’s Welding program took home the silver medal at the National Skills USA Welding Fabrication Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Body TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly has announced that Kansas has been chosen to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to advance Youth Apprenticeship.

Body TOPEKA—Governor Laura Kelly announced that on Monday, August 14th, American icon Dolly Parton would visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted by the Imagination Library of Kansas.

Body RUSSELL—A brand new historic park, splash pad, and visitors center opened on July 8th, and by July 14th, three different instances of vandalism had already occurred. There was some damage in the restroom facilities, so they have been closed off until repairs can be made.

Body COFFEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the random killing of a cow in a Kansas pasture. On July 3rd, the Coffey County Kansas Sheriff learned about a cow that had been killed in the pasture.

Body HAYS—Brad Crawford, a former Hays resident and U.S. Army veteran, left his family in 2022 and risked his life to train fighting forces in Ukraine.

Body HAYS—The final touches of this year’s Kansas Shrine Bowl are being implemented for the allstar football game in Hays on July 15th, including the appearance of Pro Football Hall of Famer, Barry Sanders.

Body HAYS—One person is dead following a shooting outside of Hays bar early Sunday morning, according to the Hays Police Department. It happened in the 1000 block of East 8th just before 2:00 a.m.

Body RILEY COUNTY—Wildlife officials have reopened a shooting range that was under construction for nearly two years at Tuttle Creek State Park.