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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas governor chose a high-ranking U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official Friday to head the state highway patrol, replacing a retiring superintendent who is facing federal lawsuits over the agency’s policing and allegations that he sexually harassed female employees. Gov. Laura Kelly’s appointment of Erik Smith came on retiring Superintendent and …

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday set an execution date for a man who sexually assaulted and killed a 6-year-old St. Louis County girl in 2002. Johnny Johnson is scheduled to be put to death Aug. 1 at the state prison in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Missouri has already executed three people …

Springfield station KY3 reporting that two juveniles have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting of 24-year-old Adrian Guiterrez in a Springfield parking lot. The story says Guiterrez’s body was found in the early-morning hours on June 4th. He died a few days later. KY3 reports the two juveniles were arrested on June …

(BBB) — This June, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Read more or listen to Better Business Bureau Regional Director Pamela Hernandez below: Older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, can be more susceptible to scams. …

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Pfeifer as the next head coach of the Joplin High School Boys Basketball team. Pfeifer currently serves as the head freshmen basketball coach and a physical education and health teacher at JHS. Prior to his time in Joplin Schools, Pfeifer was the …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma City man who found a swastika cut into the grass in front of his home said Thursday that he believes it was done by a neighbor with whom he has had a long-running dispute. Stan Sells said he was mowing when he discovered the swastika Tuesday on the shoulder …