A serious crash erupted Tuesday afternoon on I-70 near the I-435 interchange, where a Ford Fusion slammed into a Chevy Silverado. The 28-year-old Fusion driver, Saige Marie Evans, suffered major injuries and was rushed to the hospital—she was buckled up. The 23-year-old Silverado driver, Sergio Morales-Diaz, walked away unharmed, also wearing his seatbelt. Both vehicles had only one occupant. The Kansas Highway Patrol is now investigating how this collision occurred—a sobering reminder to stay vigilant during rush hour.

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Late Tuesday night, a brutal crash on US-169 near Spring Hill sent a pickup truck and semi-truck careening into each other after the pickup ran a red light—leaving three seriously injured, including two teens who weren’t wearing seat belts.

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A Missouri deputy was critically injured when a speeding Toyota slammed into his patrol car while directing traffic—highlighting the deadly risks first responders face daily. Both driver and deputy were hospitalized, but expected to recover. Sheriff Brad Anders is using the incident to hammer home a crucial message: stay off your phone, don’t drive tired, and never drive impaired—because road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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A local restaurant, Chefs Kiss, suffered a smash-and-grab overnight—window shattered, electronics, wine, and cash stolen. Beyond the damage, owners face early calls, repair bills, insurance headaches, and the fear of lost customers. These spots aren’t just eateries—they’re community anchors. When one gets hit, the whole neighborhood feels it. The fix? Show up. Skip the chains, order locally, tip generously, and give these places your support. A broken window can be replaced, but community loyalty? That’s priceless.

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Cody Purney, son of retired Topeka PD Major Steve Purney, was arrested late Sunday night on DUI, speeding, and improper lane change charges — a case that’s drawing attention due to his father’s law enforcement legacy. Released just after 2 a.m. Monday, Cody faces court on August 24, 2026, with $1,000 bond per charge. Though he’s presumed innocent, his past involvement with local police — including helping nab suspects during a 2013 internship — adds intrigue to this unfolding story.

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Wake up to the pulse of the day with “A.M. Extra,” the new live weekday morning show kicking off at 8 AM on wibw.com and Roku. Hosted by Jared Broyles and Reina Flores, it delivers the latest news, weather, and trending stories — locally and nationally — so you’re never left in the dark. Your go-to daily dose of what’s really happening.

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Eight death row inmates in Kansas are seeking sentence reductions, sparking fierce opposition from Attorney General Kris Kobach, who warns mercy for the guilty harms the innocent and urges public resistance. Among them is James Kraig Kahler, convicted in 2009 for murdering his estranged wife, their two daughters, and his wife’s 89-year-old grandmother — a crime upheld by both state and federal courts. Kahler’s legal team continues challenging his conviction, citing juror misconduct and ineffective counsel, with a key hearing set for June 24. The state is giving the public 30 days to weigh in, urging citizens to contact the Prisoner Review Board to oppose clemency — a moment charged with grief, justice, and moral tension over the lives lost and the fate of those who took them.

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Governor Laura Kelly just shattered Kansas’ all-time veto record with 283 vetoes—119 full bills and 164 line-item rejections—over nearly eight years, defying a Republican supermajority. She calls her actions a necessary “backstop” against divisive, harmful legislation that undermines schools or infringes on personal freedoms. Critics, including GOP lawmakers, accuse her of wielding veto power like a dictatorship and blocking progress. Yet, her office counters that she’s signed 722 bipartisan bills, defending her record as common-sense governance for Kansans. A State Library project confirmed her historic numbers, showing she’s both a veto powerhouse and a legislative signatory.

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