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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — The Cherokee Nation has responded to the state of Oklahoma’s request that the U.S. Supreme Court reverse its ruling that some tribal reservations were never disestablished. The tribe’s response submitted Friday argues that the state gives no valid reason to revisit what is known as the McGirt decision. The justices ruled

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 44-year-old man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for a crash that killed longtime Wichita radio host Don Hall. Ray Watkins was sentenced Friday for involuntary manslaughter. Police said Watkins ran a red light and hit Hall’s car in April 2020. Evidence during Watkins’ trial showed he

COLUMBUS, Kan. (AP) — A 53-year-old man who fatally burned his neighbor and injured two police officers has been sentenced to life in prison. Harvey Raymond Ortberg, of Baxter Springs, was sentenced Monday. He pleaded guilty in July to first-degree murder in the 2017 death of 65-year-old Sharon Horn. He also was sentenced to nine

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court is considering whether a retired judge should be disciplined for sharing nude photos online. The court heard arguments Thursday involving retired Russell County Magistrate Judge Marty Clark, who sent the photos of himself to a website for swingers. The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct concluded in May

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Police in Olathe say a pedestrian has died in a crash early Friday morning on Old 56 Highway. Police say in a news release that the crash happened just after 4:30 a.m., when Olathe officers were called to the area on a report of a semitrailer hitting a pedestrian. Arriving officers

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are starting hearings on federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates with many Republicans already adamant that they violate people’s liberties and will damage the economy. A legislative committee planned Friday to hear from Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office about potential legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s rules. It also planned to

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for causing a crash earlier this year that killed a grandmother and injured her 6-month-old grandson. The Kansas City Star reports that 23-year-old Josiah Coleman of Leavenworth County was sentenced Thursday to 77 months in prison for involuntary

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for causing a crash earlier this year that killed a grandmother and injured her 6-month-old grandson. The Kansas City Star reports that 23-year-old Josiah Coleman of Leavenworth County was sentenced Thursday to 77 months in prison for involuntary

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York’ Giants defense was supposed to be their strength heading into 2021. The unit performed well last year under new coordinator Pat Graham and much was expected. It didn’t happen. The Giants had to wait seven weeks for the defense to play

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A woman is facing a dozen charges, including second-degree murder, after prosecutors said she went on a violent rampage that left one man dead and another woman hospitalized. The Wyandotte County prosecutors office said Alyssa Leanne Arreola began the rampage early Wednesday when she stole a vehicle in Kansas City,

By The Associated Press No. 15 Oklahoma State is looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season last week at Iowa State. Kansas is seeking to gain momentum from a valiant effort last week that saw them nearly upset No. 4 Oklahoma.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Kansas, say they’ve arrested a woman considered a person of interest in a violent rampage that saw a man fatally shot. Television station KCTV reports that the string of violence began around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, when a woman reportedly stole a vehicle from a store parking

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health officials are reporting a fifth child has died from COVID-19 in the state. The health department said the child was in the 10 to 17 age group but no other details were provided, including when the death occurred. The health department reported Wednesday the state has recorded 5,807 new

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Turn on the TV or listen to talk radio and just about everyone has an opinion on why Patrick Mahomes is playing so poorly. He’s a sleep-deprived new dad who spent too much time doing commercials and endorsements in the offseason. He was galivanting

By The Associated Press The Chiefs have dominated the AFC the past few years, though at 3-4 they’re facing an uphill challenge to make the playoffs this season. But when it comes to facing the Giants, the Chiefs have been the ones dominated. They have lost 11 of the 14 matchups heading into Monday night’s

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The New York Giants think the Kansas City Chiefs are still one of the heavyweights in the NFL even though the two-time defending AFC champs are just 3-4 through their first seven games. The Chiefs believe in themselves, too. But if Kansas City is

By JOHN TRANCHINA Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — One play here or there could have made a difference for No. 15 Oklahoma State in its 24-21 loss to Iowa State last week, the first defeat of the season. TheCowboys want to be sure that they don’t overlook a pesky Kansas squad that nearly pulled

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Dozens of recall campaigns are underway across the U.S. ahead of next week’s election. Many of the efforts are led by people who oppose any COVID-19-related rules. The races illustrate the contentiousness that has upended usually sleepy school board and city council meetings. The tension is

HOISINGTON, Kan. (AP) — Police in central Kansas are investigating the shooting death of a man in Hoisington. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says in a news release that it is assisting the Hoisington Police Department in the investigation of the early Wednesday morning shooting death. Officials say police were called just after 3 a.m.

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer No. 16 Baylor could pretty much knock Texas out of a chance to get into the Big 12 championship game in coach Steve Sarkisian’s first season. The 6-1 Bears have already tripled their overall win total in coach Dave Aranda’s second year. Both teams are coming off open dates.