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Local News

Health Dept. to Take Over Vaccine Scheduling

March 4, 2021 4:29 pm | By PRESS RELEASE

The Kingman County COVID-19 Vaccination Sign-Up Survey that has been hosted on the Kingman Community Hospital Website will close at 5 p.m. Friday, March 5,... Read more →

Seven Approved for Facade Program

March 4, 2021 10:39 am | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Education Editor

Seven applicants have been approved thus far for the Kingman County facade program. Four of the applicants are from Kingman, two from Norwich and one... Read more →

County, Hospital Team Up for Vaccine Clinics

March 2, 2021 4:17 pm | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Education Editor

Kingman County held its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic last Thursday.This was another clinic for people who are getting their first dose of the vaccine. The... Read more →

County to Issue Bonds for Bridge Work

March 2, 2021 11:59 am | By KCNONLINE STAFF

By Trace Salzbrenner, Staff Writer The county commission meeting on March 1 had two major items up for discussion; acquiring bonds to help pay for... Read more →

Kingman County Commission Minutes 2/22/21

March 2, 2021 11:50 am | By Staff

MINUTES OF THE KINGMAN COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSON February 22nd, 2021 The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in the Commission Room of the County... Read more →

Local Sports

Norwich Girls Rally to Beat St. John-Hudson

March 5, 2021 10:33 am | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Sports Editor

The Norwich girl’s basketball team had to overcome another slow start during Sub State play, with the Lady Eagles unable to get shots to fall.... Read more →

Eagles Lose to Lyons in Sub State Opener

March 3, 2021 2:57 pm | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Sports Editor

The Kingman boy’s basketball team’s season ended in the first round of Sub State Tuesday night at Lyons, a 75-57 loss to the host team.... Read more →

Lady Eagles Lose Sub State Opener

March 2, 2021 11:30 am | By KCNONLINE STAFF

The Kingman girl’s basketball team lost its first-round Class 3A Sub State game at Southeast of Saline 55-31 Monday night. The Lady Eagles were about... Read more →

Norwich Boys Face Skyline in Sub State Semis

March 1, 2021 10:36 am | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Sports Editor

The Norwich boy’s basketball team had a first-round bye for Sub State and will face Pratt Skyline this this Friday at 8 p.m. in the... Read more →

Kingman’s Schreiner Third at State Wrestling

March 1, 2021 10:20 am | By BOB MORRIS, KLC Sports Editor

Kingman’s Colby Schreiner claimed his third straight top-three finish at the Class 3A State wrestling tournament, finishing third in a tough 145-pound weight class Saturday... Read more →

Kansas News

Fire Destroys Mission Church Building

March 5, 2021 9:27 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Firefighters in suburban Kansas City are investigating a fire that destroyed part of the First Baptist Church in Mission, Kansas, but... Read more →

Suspicious Device Found Near Pittsburg State

March 5, 2021 9:26 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) — A “suspicious device” that was found near the Pittsburg State University campus contained a “small amount of incendiary components,” police said.... Read more →

Man Charged After Attack With Sword

March 5, 2021 9:23 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man who police said attacked his girlfriend and her dog with a sword has been charged with attempted second-degree... Read more →

State To Vaccinate Meat Plant Workers

March 5, 2021 9:21 am | By JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas plans to give thousands of meatpacking plant workers their first COVID-19 vaccines by the end of next week, Gov. Laura... Read more →

Colyer Signals He’ll Make 2022 Governor Bid

March 5, 2021 9:13 am | By JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Former Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer signaled Friday that he’ll make a comeback bid in 2022 by taking a step required to... Read more →

Suspect Arrested in Shooting at Wichita Home

March 4, 2021 9:22 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police have identified a man who was fatally shot this week during a backyard gathering in northwest Wichita and have announced... Read more →

Legislators Mull Governor’s Emergency Power

March 4, 2021 9:20 am | By JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Republican lawmakers argued Wednesday that Kansas shouldn’t be able shut down businesses during an emergency like the coronavirus pandemic as... Read more →

Kansas Sports

Chiefs Sell Naming Rights to Arrowhead

March 5, 2021 10:36 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The home of the Kansas City Chiefs will have a new name when the upcoming season begins. The team announced... Read more →

No. 13 Kansas Rallies to Beat UTEP

March 5, 2021 9:18 am | By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — There’s a reason UTEP had never been invited by Kansas to play at Allen Fieldhouse. The Miners probably won’t get invited... Read more →

Prep Basketball Scores 3/4/21

March 5, 2021 9:16 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Class 2A= Sub-State Semifinal= Belle Plaine 61, West Elk 54 Berean Academy 52, Central Heights 39 Ellinwood 49, Medicine Lodge 42 Ellis... Read more →

Lawyer Wants ‘Most Serious Charges’ Against Coach

March 3, 2021 9:19 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An attorney for the family of a 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant... Read more →

Prep Basketball Scores 3/2/21

March 3, 2021 9:15 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Wichita Trinity 66, Fredonia 38 Class 3A= Sub-State Quarterfinal= Anderson County 58, Osawatomie 57, OT Burlington 79, Prairie View 18 Cheney 77,... Read more →

Prep Basketball Scores 3/1/21

March 2, 2021 9:15 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Buhler 45, Wellington 43 Goodland 54, Minneapolis 20 Class 2A= Sub-State Quarterfinal= Belle Plaine 84, Wichita Independent 58 Berean Academy 64, Herington... Read more →

College Athlete Bill Passes House

March 1, 2021 3:33 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By ANDY TSUBASA FIELD Associated Press/Report for America TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas House members advanced a bill Monday that would allow college athletes to... Read more →

National News

NY Officials Altered Tally of Nursing Home Deaths

March 5, 2021 11:18 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s health department confirmed reports late Thursday that members of his COVID-19 task force altered a state Health Department... Read more →

Traffic Deaths Spike Even With Less Travel

March 4, 2021 9:44 am | By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer

DETROIT (AP) — Pandemic lockdowns and stay-at-home orders kept many drivers off U.S. roads and highways last year. But those who did venture out found... Read more →

Selma Jubilee Honors Civil Rights Icons

March 3, 2021 10:19 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. was a young activist emerging from the 1961 sit-ins and Freedom Rides that... Read more →

More Signups After HealthCare.gov Reopened

March 3, 2021 9:51 am | By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 200,000 people signed up for coverage in the first two weeks after President Joe Biden re-opened HealthCare.gov as part of... Read more →

Pandemic Puts 1 of 3 Nonprofits in Jeopardy

March 3, 2021 9:45 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — More than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by... Read more →

Cuomo Investigated for Harassment Claims

March 1, 2021 3:28 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general said she’s moving forward with an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo after receiving... Read more →

Deal Reached to Reopen California Schools

March 1, 2021 3:27 pm | By ADAM BEAM, Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s public schools could tap into $2 billion from the Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of... Read more →

National Sports

Boston Marathon Medal Plan Roils Runners

March 5, 2021 10:38 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON (AP) — Distance running, traditionally one of the world’s most genteel sports, has been roiled by an ugly mid-pandemic squabble over who should get... Read more →

Seedings at Stake for Big 12 Tourney

March 5, 2021 10:37 am | By DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer

A look at the upcoming weekend around the Big 12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEKEND The seedings for the Big 12 Tournament are at stake... Read more →

Legislators Debate Trans Girls in Sports

March 3, 2021 9:34 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By DAVID CRARY and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press Legislators in more than 20 states have introduced bills this year that would ban transgender girls from... Read more →

MLB Spring Training to Include Fans

March 1, 2021 3:16 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brian Delaney checked his ticket, found his seats and then sat down for a minute... Read more →

Sheriff: Tiger Woods Crash ‘Purely An Accident’

February 25, 2021 9:27 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By STEFANIE DAZIO and DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff on Wednesday characterized the crash that seriously injured... Read more →

Bill Would Allow Athletes to Return From Draft

February 25, 2021 9:13 am | By RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football Writer

The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return... Read more →

Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in Crash

February 24, 2021 11:11 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By STEFANIE DAZIO and DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods crashed his SUV on sweeping, downhill road in the Los Angeles... Read more →

Politics

Virus Relief Bill Heads to Senate for Debate

March 5, 2021 10:56 am | By ALAN FRAM, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats agreed Friday to pare back emergency jobless benefits but extend them for an extra month, bidding to solidify support as the... Read more →

Scandals Reveal Cuomo Known to New Yorkers

March 5, 2021 10:49 am | By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press

It was Andrew Cuomo’s Emmy-winning performance: daily televised coronavirus briefings in which the New York governor projected competence and compassion, helping to calm a nervous... Read more →

Capitol Police on Alert After Plot Warning

March 4, 2021 10:16 am | By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to... Read more →

Eager to Act, Biden, Dems Leave GOP Behind

March 4, 2021 10:14 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based... Read more →

House Passes Sweeping Voting Rights Bill

March 4, 2021 10:08 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul... Read more →

States Seek to Nullify Federal Gun Laws

March 4, 2021 10:06 am | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Democrats controlling the presidency and Congress, Republican state lawmakers concerned about the possibility of new federal gun control laws... Read more →

Cuomo Avoids Public Amid Allegations

March 3, 2021 11:49 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has avoided public appearances for days as some members of his own party call for him... Read more →

2020 Election

Georgia Prosecutor Investigates Election

February 10, 2021 2:21 pm | By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor said Wednesday that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” last year’s general election, including a... Read more →

Biden Inauguration Theme: ‘America United’

January 11, 2021 3:05 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be “America United,” an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but... Read more →

Biden Inauguration to Have Virtual Parade

January 6, 2021 2:12 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era, organizers announced Sunday.... Read more →

Congress Set to Confirm Electoral Vote

January 6, 2021 10:12 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a joint session to... Read more →

Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Runoff

January 6, 2021 10:01 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting... Read more →

Moran Says He’ll Vote to Certify Biden’s Win

January 6, 2021 9:18 am | By JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran said Tuesday that he will vote to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College, breaking... Read more →

Trump Presses Ga. Official to ‘Find’ Him Votes

January 4, 2021 10:17 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential... Read more →

International

China Sets Growth Target, Tightens HK Control

March 5, 2021 11:13 am | By JOE McDONALD, Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China’s No. 2 leader set a healthy economic growth target Friday and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension... Read more →

UK Waits for Harry, Meghan’s Take on Split

March 5, 2021 10:52 am | By DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn’t be worse for Harry and Meghan. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will finally get the chance to tell... Read more →

UN Report: 17% of Food Production Wasted

March 4, 2021 9:56 am | By CANDACE CHOI, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout. It’s a familiar routine for many — and... Read more →

EU Starts Review of Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine

March 4, 2021 9:40 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOSCOW (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has started a rolling review of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, many months after it was first approved... Read more →

Prince Philip Has Successful Heart Procedure

March 4, 2021 9:32 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of “rest... Read more →

Meghan Accused of Bullying Palace Staff

March 4, 2021 9:27 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation... Read more →

ICC Investigates Alleged Crimes in Palestine

March 3, 2021 11:47 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Wednesday she has launched an investigation into alleged Israeli crimes in the... Read more →

Entertainment

‘Wandavision’ Was A Pandemic Parallel

March 5, 2021 10:40 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer Imagine being trapped in the confines of your own neighborhood, losing a sense of the outside world — and... Read more →

‘Demon Slayer’ Strikes Chord With Japan

March 4, 2021 9:30 am | By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — The demons are everywhere, sometimes spreading like purple slime, lurking, killing. The terrifying plight depicted in the swashbuckling animated film, “Demon Slayer:... Read more →

33 Years Later, Murphy, Hall Return to Zamunda

March 3, 2021 9:40 am | By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. Murphy was at... Read more →

Nashville Club Owners Recall Day Music Died

March 3, 2021 9:38 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When frantic messages started trickling in that a tornado had hit a beloved music venue in Nashville, Mike Grimes told himself... Read more →

‘Nomadland,’ ‘Borat’ Win at Golden Globes

March 1, 2021 3:20 pm | By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a... Read more →

Floyd Kin Joins Protest Anthem Album Project

March 1, 2021 3:18 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

By AARON MORRISON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldn’t remember the last time he squatted... Read more →

Paul McCartney Memoir Due Out in November

February 25, 2021 9:35 am | By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney is finally ready to write his memoirs, and will use music — and a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet — to... Read more →

Finance

Stocks Turn Mixed, Bond Yields Climb

March 5, 2021 11:00 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks were mixed in late morning trading Friday as investors balanced news that hiring by U.S. employers picked up last month at the fastest pace... Read more →

Jobs Report Shows Optimism for Economy

March 5, 2021 10:54 am | By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly robust 379,000 jobs last month in a sign the economy is strengthening as virus cases drop, vaccinations... Read more →

Stocks Down as Investors Await Fed Speech

March 4, 2021 9:53 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks were lower in morning trading on Thursday as investors wait to hear from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day and ahead... Read more →

Jobless Claims Rise to 745K, Layoffs Still High

March 4, 2021 9:39 am | By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut... Read more →

Stocks Start Off Mostly Lower, Yields Rise

March 3, 2021 9:53 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks were mostly lower in early trading as another tick up in bond yields gave investors pause. Wall Street continues to look to Washington, where... Read more →

Stocks Rally, S&P 500 Has Best Day Since June

March 1, 2021 3:22 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks rallied on Wall Street, pushing the S&P 500 to its biggest gain in nine months. The 2.4% jump in the benchmark index Monday followed... Read more →

Stocks Fall, Yields Climb, Gamestop Jumps

February 25, 2021 9:49 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stocks were mostly lower in the early going Thursday as the recent theme of the market — rising bond yields and falling prices of technology... Read more →

Business

YouTube Cancels Myanmar Military-Run Channels

March 5, 2021 11:15 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

BANGKOK (AP) — YouTube has removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its community guidelines and terms of service. The company said Friday... Read more →

Paramount+ Latest Streaming Option

March 4, 2021 9:34 am | By MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount+ debuts Thursday as the latest — and last — streaming option from a major media company, this time from ViacomCBS.... Read more →

AI Panel Urges U.S. to Boost Tech Skills

March 1, 2021 3:30 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the U.S. to boost its AI skills to counter China, including by... Read more →

How Would Vaccine Makers Adopt to Variants?

February 25, 2021 10:00 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier than coming up with the original shots.... Read more →

Fry’s Electronics to Cease Operations

February 24, 2021 11:17 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fry’s Electronics, the go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for an obscure part, is closing for good. The company, perhaps even... Read more →

FDA: J&J 1-Dose Protects Against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 10:49 am | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19, according to an analysis by U.S. regulators Wednesday that sets the... Read more →

Boeing Recommends Grounding Certain 777s

February 22, 2021 4:08 pm | By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this weekend, and most carriers... Read more →

Obituaries

OBITUARY: Wesley Lawrence Woodson

March 2, 2021 10:44 am | By Staff

On Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, Wesley Larwence Woodson, owner and proprietor of Bes in the Wes Trucking, Brookville, passed away in Salina. Long time trucker,... Read more →

OBITUARY: Leroy W. ‘George’ Kampling

March 1, 2021 2:56 pm | By Staff

Leroy W. “George” Kampling, 70, died Feb. 28, 2021 in Wichita. He was born March 18, 1950, at Nashville, the son of Leroy Anthony and... Read more →

OBITUARY: Helen May (Pinkerton) Archer

March 1, 2021 10:44 am | By Staff

Helen May (Pinkerton) Archer, beloved mom, granny and friend, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 24, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1936, in... Read more →

OBITUARY: Alice Eloise Shaffer

February 24, 2021 1:14 pm | By Staff

Alice Eloise Shaffer, 62, died Feb. 21, 2021, in Aberdeen, S.D., at Bethesda Nursing Home. She was born May 19, 1958 in Hutchinson, the daughter... Read more →

OBITUARY: Joe Duane Vanlandingham

February 23, 2021 9:54 am | By Staff

Joe Duane Vanlandingham, 68, was born Sept. 29, 1952 in Kingman to Dick Vanlandingham and Ione (Torrance) Vanlandingham, the youngest of four brothers. He grew... Read more →