Kansas Klips

Body TOPEKA—Federal officials say millions of dollars in funds have been awarded to Kansas for the purpose of making its railways safer. In a press release, the U.S.

Body ELLIS—A giant mural depicting Ellis High School athletes is taking shape on the side of the grain elevator that faces Washington Street in downtown Ellis. Dennis Schiel of Hays is working on his largest and what may be his last mural.

Body MONTANA—A Kansas woman died after falling off a rocky overhang in Glacier National Park on Monday, May 22nd. Glacier National Park officials say a 28-year-old woman from Kansas fell off a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek and was swept into the gorge.

Body SALINA—A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper has been released from the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into the patrol vehicle on I-70 Wednesday, May 10th. It happened on westbound I-70 near I-135 in Saline County.

Body NORTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects for alleged hunting violations. According to a social media report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens, game wardens encountered two individuals hunting for turkey in Norton County.

Body TOPEKA— The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has released its 2022 Civil Asset Forfeiture Report, showing law enforcement seized millions in cash and property last year. There were 522 civil asset seizures, with 54.2% of those made following some type of traffic stop.

Body TOPEKA — Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. on Thursday, April 27th, overriding the Democratic governor’s veto of the measure without having a clear idea of how their new law will be enforced.

Body LAND COUNTY—In recent years, there have been numerous reports of people discovering folder one-dollar bills that contain illegal and potentially dangerous drugs, according to a statement from the Lane County Sheriff.

Body STERLING—Rucking is simply walking or hiking with a weighted rucksack or backpack. It is a great way to get in shape or to challenge oneself.

Body MANHATTAN—According to wildlife experts at Kansas State University, there have been at least 50 confirmed mountain lion sightings since 2007. In 2020 there were 15 confirmed sightings, but that number is deceptive.