Wichita Eagle

The Wichita Eagle is a daily newspaper based in Wichita, Kansas, and is part of The McClatchy Company, which also publishes 31 other newspapers, such as The Kansas City Star. It stands as the largest newspaper in both Wichita and its nearby regions.

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Denver judge says ICE subpoena doesn’t comply with state law, but doesn’t prohibit Gov. Polis from responding

2 days ago | kansas.com | Aaron Ontiveroz

DENVER - A Denver judge said Wednesday that state law doesn't allow officials to comply with a federal immigration subpoena that Gov. Jared Polis had decided to fulfill, and he prohibited the governor from directing a senior state employee and his staff from turning over personal information to authorities. But District Judge A. Bruce Jones said he wouldn't block Polis or other state officials from otherwise responding to the subpoena.
Former Kansas corrections officer accused of possessing, distributing child porn

3 days ago | kansas.com | Eduardo Castillo

A former Kansas corrections officer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said. Brice Berk, 36, of Concordia, was arrested Monday afternoon after he turned himself in to the Republic County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into jail on suspicion of 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, a KBI news release said. “The crimes allege Berk possessed and distributed child pornography,” according to the KBI.
Kansas man dies after teen runs red light and strikes SUV, KHP says

3 days ago | kansas.com | Eduardo Castillo

A 21-year-old man died Monday morning after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck an SUV in southeast Kansas. He was identified as Matthew Westhoff-Strode of Girard, a Kansas Highway Patrol crash log shows. The crash was reported at 7 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 69 and U.S. 160 highways in Frontenac. A 16-year-old was heading south on U.S. 69 in a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. At the same time, Westhoff-Strode was eastbound on E. 590 Ave. in a 2022 Kia Soul, according to the crash report.
George Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

4 days ago | kansas.com | Hector Amezcua

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California really does still have a Legislature, even if you haven't been reading or hearing much about it. In fact, it's currently making a ton of weighty decisions. They'll affect many millions of Californians - with a gamut of new laws and hefty spending.
GOP senators respond to Iran bombing. How many stand with Trump? The answer is nuanced. | Opinion

4 days ago | kansas.com | Michael Brochstein |Bruce E. Stidham

What a difference a few days can make. Just last week, Sen. Roger Marshall sounded a little bit skeptical about America getting involved in Israel’s war against Iran. Iran, he said in a radio interview, “cannot have nuclear weapons.” And yes, Marshall added, he would love to see “regime change” in Tehran. But also: “I think that most senators hope and believe that Israel can finish the job on their own.” America, Marshall said, would “continue our defensive posture.
Body of Kansas boy who was struck, killed by train is recovered from river

4 days ago | kansas.com | Eduardo Castillo

The body of a 12-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a train Wednesday in southeast Kansas has been recovered. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday first responders pulled the body of Kollin Showalter out of the Neosho River at the KGE dam a couple of miles south of U.S. 400 in Labette County, Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said Sunday. His body was turned over to the Neosho County coroner. Showalter was one of two boys who were killed Wednesday after being struck by a train.
Here is TV information for Royals’ games against the Rays and Dodgers this week

4 days ago | kansas.com | Tammy Ljungblad

It’s been a topsy-turvy month for the Royals and here’s a stat that shows how odd things have been for the boys in blue. They are still looking for their first home win in the month of June. While they are coming off a successful 4-2 road trip, the Royals are 0-7 this month at Kauffman Stadium. But they’ll have six more opportunities to get in the win column before July arrives. The Rays and Dodgers will be at Kauffman Stadium this week and each will play a three-game series against the Royals.
KC fan shocked to learn McDonald’s drive-thru worker is Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie

4 days ago | kansas.com | Emily Curiel

Amanda Taylor and her daughter stopped by McDonald’s in Blue Springs for a bite to eat on Friday afternoon, and they made a wise decision by going through the drive-thru. After ordering and paying for their food, their meal was delivered by someone they’ve cheered for the past few years. Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie. Taylor guessed that McDuffie was at the McDonald’s because he was filming a commercial, but she wasn’t certain about that.
First heavy June rain, now hot temperatures. How to revive your Kansas garden

4 days ago | kansas.com | Lindsay Smith

If you’re a gardener in Wichita, odds are you probably wished for rain at the beginning of spring. While Wichita isn’t considered in a drought as of June 17, persistent dry weather and low levels at Cheney Reservoir led to watering restrictions — limiting Wichita water customers to outdoor watering only once a week. For gardeners who rely on water to produce vegetables and flowers, the restrictions may seem daunting in the spring and summer months.
Jac Caglianone made terrific leaping catch vs. Padres. Here is a look at the play

5 days ago | kansas.com | Tammy Ljungblad

If there were any lingering questions regarding Jac Caglianone’s ability to play in the outfield, the Kansas City Royals phenom answered them on Sunday afternoon. Caglianone, 22, made a terrific leaping catch against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. He ranged toward the right-field wall and timed his jump perfectly to rob Padres star Jackson Merrill of a potential go-ahead home run.