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Father booked into jail following death of Olivia Jansen
You are the owner of this article.Welcome,WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KS (KCTV) -- On Friday, online jail records indicated that Howard Jansen has been booked into jail following the death of his 3-year-old daughter Olivia Jansen.The online listing says he was booked on the following: He will be in the Wyandotte County Jail on a 48-hour hold, at minimum. These are not formal charges at this time.This comes after the police found a body that they believe is that of the 3-year-old. An Amber Alert had been issued after she was reported missing and the search went on all day until the body was...…You are the owner of this article.Welcome,WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KS (KCTV) -- On Friday, online jail records indicated that Howard Jansen has been booked into jail following the death of his 3-year-old daughter Olivia Jansen.The online listing says he was booked on the following: He will be in the Wyandotte County Jail on a 48-hour hold, at minimum. These are not formal charges at this time.This comes after the police found a body that they believe is that of the 3-year-old. An Amber Alert had been issued after she was reported missing and the search went on all day until the body was...WW…
Kansas teen calls out state senators in confrontation Twitter video
You are the owner of this article.Welcome,There were some tense moments at the Kansas State Capitol, and it was captured by a Kansas teenager who is now calling out state senators.TOPEKA, KS (KCTV) - There were some tense moments at the Kansas State Capitol, and it was captured by a Kansas teenager who is now calling out state senators.“He wanted to use his body. It wasn't excuse me, it was push and get out of my way,” Tom Olin, who is an elderly man, said.Olin is disabled and says he was shoved into a man sitting in a wheelchair.“He wanted to make a point he could go anywhere and do...…You are the owner of this article.Welcome,There were some tense moments at the Kansas State Capitol, and it was captured by a Kansas teenager who is now calling out state senators.TOPEKA, KS (KCTV) - There were some tense moments at the Kansas State Capitol, and it was captured by a Kansas teenager who is now calling out state senators.“He wanted to use his body. It wasn't excuse me, it was push and get out of my way,” Tom Olin, who is an elderly man, said.Olin is disabled and says he was shoved into a man sitting in a wheelchair.“He wanted to make a point he could go anywhere and do...WW…
Federal judge blocks Kansas limits on religious gatherings
Welcome,TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge on Saturday blocked Kansas from limiting attendance at in-person religious worship services or activities to 10 people or fewer to check the spread of the coronavirus, signaling that he believes that it's likely that the policy violates religious freedom and free speech rights. from U.S. District Judge John Broomes in Wichita prevents the enforcement of issued by Gov. Laura Kelly if pastors and congregations observe social distancing. The judge's decision will remain in effect until May 2; he has a hearing scheduled Thursday in a lawsuit filed...…Welcome,TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge on Saturday blocked Kansas from limiting attendance at in-person religious worship services or activities to 10 people or fewer to check the spread of the coronavirus, signaling that he believes that it's likely that the policy violates religious freedom and free speech rights. from U.S. District Judge John Broomes in Wichita prevents the enforcement of issued by Gov. Laura Kelly if pastors and congregations observe social distancing. The judge's decision will remain in effect until May 2; he has a hearing scheduled Thursday in a lawsuit filed...WW…
Famous Kansas crop artist turns land into tribute for essential workers
You are the owner of this article.Welcome,A world-renowned crop artist who lives in Lawrence has created a new work of art as a tribute to essential workers.KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - A world-renowned crop artist who lives in Lawrence has created a new work of art as a tribute to essential workers.Stan Herd knows a bouquet of flowers can bring cheer to someone’s day, but this one is supersized taking up half an acre of land south of Lawrence and dedicated to those who keep us safe and fed in this time of turmoil.“They just get up every day and go put their selves on the line. I mean it’s...…You are the owner of this article.Welcome,A world-renowned crop artist who lives in Lawrence has created a new work of art as a tribute to essential workers.KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - A world-renowned crop artist who lives in Lawrence has created a new work of art as a tribute to essential workers.Stan Herd knows a bouquet of flowers can bring cheer to someone’s day, but this one is supersized taking up half an acre of land south of Lawrence and dedicated to those who keep us safe and fed in this time of turmoil.“They just get up every day and go put their selves on the line. I mean it’s...WW…
More voting happening, more voting problems popping up
You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,If you haven't made a voting plan, now is the time to do it. Voting of some kind will be available across the country by the end of the week.But with the unprecedented move to allow early in-person and mail-in voting during the pandemic has come numerous hiccups -- including annoyingly long lines for early in-person sites in key battleground states and confusion over ballot collection boxes.Who is voting by mail? 2020 ballots will be available in all 50 states and Washington, DC, by the end of the week. This election is happening. But the...…You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,If you haven't made a voting plan, now is the time to do it. Voting of some kind will be available across the country by the end of the week.But with the unprecedented move to allow early in-person and mail-in voting during the pandemic has come numerous hiccups -- including annoyingly long lines for early in-person sites in key battleground states and confusion over ballot collection boxes.Who is voting by mail? 2020 ballots will be available in all 50 states and Washington, DC, by the end of the week. This election is happening. But the...WW…
Restaurant owner refuses to enforce mask mandate
You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,A Mission, Kansas, business owner says he’ll consider closing his doors if he’s forced to follow the governor’s orders that his customers and workers wear a mask.MISSION, KS (KCTV) - A Mission, Kansas, business owner says he’ll consider closing his doors if he’s forced to follow the governor’s orders that his customers and workers wear a mask.Don Chilitos has been on Johnson Drive for nearly 50 years and they are one of the only businesses in Johnson County to flatly refuse to follow the orders.The owner of...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,A Mission, Kansas, business owner says he’ll consider closing his doors if he’s forced to follow the governor’s orders that his customers and workers wear a mask.MISSION, KS (KCTV) - A Mission, Kansas, business owner says he’ll consider closing his doors if he’s forced to follow the governor’s orders that his customers and workers wear a mask.Don Chilitos has been on Johnson Drive for nearly 50 years and they are one of the only businesses in Johnson County to flatly refuse to follow the orders.The owner of...WW…
At least 147 University of Kansas employees take buyout
You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - At least 147 University of Kansas employees are taking an early retirement buyout this year as the school looks to cut costs amid the coronavirus pandemic.Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer said in a message to faculty and staff members Wednesday that unit leaders across campus have asked to fill roughly 20% of the positions that will be vacated through the program. But she said discussions about which positions will be filled are ongoing, and many of the roles will remain vacant, the Lawrence Journal-World reports.The...…You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - At least 147 University of Kansas employees are taking an early retirement buyout this year as the school looks to cut costs amid the coronavirus pandemic.Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer said in a message to faculty and staff members Wednesday that unit leaders across campus have asked to fill roughly 20% of the positions that will be vacated through the program. But she said discussions about which positions will be filled are ongoing, and many of the roles will remain vacant, the Lawrence Journal-World reports.The...WW…
Stormy Daniels spotted ghost hunting in Atchison, Kansas
You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,We’ve been working on a series of stories about haunted houses for Halloween and, on a trip to Atchison, KCTV5’s Nathan Vickers met someone else who’s interested in sharing stories of the paranormal.ATCHISON, KS (KCTV) -- Sometimes when we're out reporting on one story, we find something we didn't expect. That's what happened to KCTV5’s Nathan Vickers Atchison.You see, we’ve been working on a series of stories about haunted houses for Halloween and on a trip to Atchison, Vickers met someone else who’s...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,We’ve been working on a series of stories about haunted houses for Halloween and, on a trip to Atchison, KCTV5’s Nathan Vickers met someone else who’s interested in sharing stories of the paranormal.ATCHISON, KS (KCTV) -- Sometimes when we're out reporting on one story, we find something we didn't expect. That's what happened to KCTV5’s Nathan Vickers Atchison.You see, we’ve been working on a series of stories about haunted houses for Halloween and on a trip to Atchison, Vickers met someone else who’s...WW…
Governor Parson’s top staff tracked by secret GPS devices; FBI involved
You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,A St. Louis County private investigator admitted he placed GPS tracking devices on the vehicles of two of Missouri’s top government officials. He says tracking people is part of his business, and sometimes that requires hiST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- A St. Louis County private investigator admitted he placed GPS tracking devices on the vehicles of two of Missouri’s top government officials. He says tracking people is part of his business, and sometimes that requires him to place GPS tracking devices on private vehicles.Mike Bland, who is a...…You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,A St. Louis County private investigator admitted he placed GPS tracking devices on the vehicles of two of Missouri’s top government officials. He says tracking people is part of his business, and sometimes that requires hiST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- A St. Louis County private investigator admitted he placed GPS tracking devices on the vehicles of two of Missouri’s top government officials. He says tracking people is part of his business, and sometimes that requires him to place GPS tracking devices on private vehicles.Mike Bland, who is a...WW…
Man jailed after authorities seize one pot plant may face additional charges
You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Three years of waiting, and now a Kansas man charged after authorities seized one marijuana plant from his Fredonia, Kansas home could face even more charges.(KCTV) -- Three years of waiting, and now a Kansas man charged after authorities seized one marijuana plant from his Fredonia, Kansas home could face even more charges.Burgess suffers from seizures, and he traditional medications were not helping his condition. He claims the marijuana he was growing was medicine. But medical marijuana is not legal in...…You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.Welcome,Three years of waiting, and now a Kansas man charged after authorities seized one marijuana plant from his Fredonia, Kansas home could face even more charges.(KCTV) -- Three years of waiting, and now a Kansas man charged after authorities seized one marijuana plant from his Fredonia, Kansas home could face even more charges.Burgess suffers from seizures, and he traditional medications were not helping his condition. He claims the marijuana he was growing was medicine. But medical marijuana is not legal in...WW…