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A beloved K9 officer, Vethos, a Belgian Malinois who served the Junction City Police Department since 2024, died unexpectedly in his patrol vehicle due to heat exposure. The department is grieving the loss of a true partner and member of the family, while the Kansas Bureau of Investigation steps in for an independent probe. Vethos’s handler is on administrative leave as officials work to uncover t...

Two men found unconscious under a Wichita bridge near the Arkansas River have died, sparking an active police investigation. Authorities suspect overdoses, but the medical examiner’s findings will confirm the cause. The discovery was made after a bystander reported the scene to police just before 10 AM, prompting emergency responders to arrive and pronounce both victims dead. While officials are g...

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A car slammed into an office building in Colby, Kansas, Tuesday afternoon—just after 4:30 PM—after veering off the road and clearing a curb. No one was inside the building at the time, but the driver was hospitalized. Emergency crews worked to extract the vehicle, which caused significant damage to the structure. Police are investigating the cause of the crash, with updates to come. Listen in comf...

A beloved K9 officer named Vethos, a Belgian Malinois, tragically passed away in a patrol vehicle, with heat exposure suspected as the cause. The Junction City Police Department is cooperating with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation while conducting its own review. Vethos’ handler has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation unfolds. A valued member since 2024, Vethos’ loss deeply...

Wichita police arrest a 32-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead in a northeast parking lot; suspect faces second-degree murder and firearm possession charges, with prosecutors reviewing the case before formal charges are filed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

Two animal shelter managers in Salina, Kansas, face misdemeanor cruelty charges after three sick puppies were euthanized without proper sedation or training. The defense is requesting a change of venue, citing overwhelming media coverage and violent public threats—including calls for hanging, wood-chipping, or even self-euthanasia—along with jury volunteers influenced by the frenzy. The court must...

Wichita Public Schools’ latest building tour exposed serious issues at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary—tiny classrooms, broken HVAC systems, and plumbing woes that make learning miserable. Teachers say discomfort kills focus, while parents and community members see a pattern of outdated, patchwork facilities that don’t inspire education. A November ballot measure could fund Black Elementary’s...

Adam Hamilton’s Senate bid in Kansas is heating up with $3.6 million from 16,000 donors—outpacing incumbent Roger Marshall’s entire 2020 haul. As a pastor who built a massive church from scratch, Hamilton’s grassroots appeal contrasts Marshall’s campaign, which cites past underdog wins and warns of Hamilton’s “megachurch CEO” image. With July 15 campaign finance reports looming, Hamilton plans to...

Wichita police arrest 32-year-old Kendre Leon Porter in connection with the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Marcus McNealy early Sunday morning on East 21st Street North. Porter, a convicted felon, faces charges of second-degree intentional murder and illegal firearm possession. Authorities are still investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward as they work to uncover...

Kansas City’s housing crisis is hitting hard—prices soar while incomes lag, and new construction plummets, leaving low-income renters drowning in rent. A bold new Regional Housing Fund aims to change that, pooling up to $100 million to offer developers flexible, low-cost financing for affordable projects. Set to launch later this year, it targets 3,500 to 5,000 units across the region, helping pro...