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ABC News
28-04-2025
- ABC News
Pilbara police say only 'matter of time' before missing Zane Stevens found
It has been one year since 21-year-old Zane Stevens was last seen after his car became bogged on the outskirts of Broome in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The young father, who is from the Pilbara town of Wickham, had been travelling with a friend at Coconut Well, about 20 kilometres north of Broome, when they became separated during the weekend of April 26, 2024. His friend returned to town, however, Mr Stevens has not made contact with his family or friends since. Mr Stevens's immediate family has previously pleaded for any information on his disappearance. ( Supplied: Tania Stevens ) An extensive Marking one year since Mr Stevens's disappearance, Broome Detective Senior Sergeant Brian Beck said it was important to "narrow down" on the 21-year-old's last known movements. "Ideally, we want to locate Zane for the comfort and the wellbeing of [his] family," he said. "As he's outstanding, they're obviously very traumatised by the fact that he hasn't been located and there's no sign of him." Mr Stevens's car became bogged in thick mud near Coconut Well, north of Broome, in April 2024. ( ABC Kimberley: Andrew Seabourne ) Police said they had worked through more than 100 reports from community members about what could have happened to Mr Stevens since his disappearance. Police maintained there was no evidence of criminality. "We looked into all the information that was provided, whether there was any substance to it or not," Senior Sergeant Beck said. " It was about being as thorough as possible because, at the end of the day, we wanted to locate Zane and give the family closure. " 'A victim of the circumstances' Coconut Well and nearby Wille Creek, the area where Police and SES personnel trekked through difficult terrain in a bid to find any sign of the 21-year-old. ( ABC Kimberley: Esse Deves ) Senior Sergeant Beck said Mr Stevens potentially became lost in an area that he was not familiar with and "deteriorated over a period of days". "We feel that Zane, unfortunately, was a victim of the circumstances," he said. The detective said "it was only a matter of time" before Mr Stevens was found. "I'm forever hopeful at some stage Zane will be located — whether by a member of the public or by police," Senior Sergeant Beck said. Photo shows A large group of people march down a street. One holds an Aboriginal flag. Hundreds of people have rallied in three regional WA towns to raise awareness about the disappearances of seven Indigenous men. Community call to action Mr Stevens's disappearance has been part of a wider call to action from the families and friends of other missing Indigenous men across regional WA. Bring Them Home rallies have previously been held across the state, including in Perth, to raise awareness of their disappearances. Police said they had explored whether the men's disappearances were linked but said there "was no credible information" to support that. In December 2024, the A large group of people at the Bring Them Home rally in the Perth CBD in September 2024. ( ABC Perth: Keane Bourke ) ABC Kimberley — local news in your inbox Get our local newsletter, delivered free each Tuesday Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pittsburg State marks 50 years of Wilkinson Alumni Center
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State celebrates one of the first big donations to the school. The 50th anniversary of the Wilkinson Alumni Center kicked off today with new signage for the building. The building was named for Cecil and Eva Wilkinson, who donated the funds for their nephew Wendell Wilkinson told us they originally didn't want the building named for them, wishing to keep the donation anonymous. Kids experience 19th century life at Cow Creek Cowboy Days Pitt State faculty and students win top honors internationally Pittsburg increases funding to boost economic development 'Bring Them Home' rally demands due process for deportees Kansas daycare workers plead guilty to infant abuse charges However, after campaigning by university administration and family members, they cut the ribbon dedicating the building named in their honor in May of 1976. Wendell says Cecil and Eva were 'from the old school' and while they themselves weren't alumni of PSU, they wanted to do something to benefit the future. 'They wanted to help kids. They had no children of their own, and so, they wanted to help children, or kids, young adults, get an education, because they knew the importance of education,' said Wendell Wilkinson, whose uncle and aunt were donors. The Wilkinson Alumni Center officially opened in November of 1975. The Wilkinson Center serves as a central meeting place for PSU alumni and other community groups. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kansas allocates $14.5 million for aviation infrastructure upgrades
TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that $14.5 million will be distributed to fund 47 aviation infrastructure projects across Kansas. Top 10 ice cream shops in the Four States region Pittsburg increases funding to boost economic development 'Bring Them Home' rally demands due process for deportees Kansas daycare workers plead guilty to infant abuse charges Investigation in southeast Kansas city after body found on city property Officials say the investment comes through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which officials claim supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. 'The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state's economy,' Governor Kelly said. 'Keeping our aviation infrastructure in optimal condition is a large part of that economic growth and job creation, allowing local businesses and communities to prosper.' Administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation, the KAIP received 81 applications requesting a combined total of more than $42 million. Officials say projects were selected from communities across the state, with a focus on pavement preservation, safety upgrades, and enhancing air ambulance accessibility in remote areas. 'Combining state and local funds to provide vital improvements to general aviation airports has helped to create a statewide aviation network citizens can depend on,' said Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed. 'This offers more services, like air ambulance accessibility, that can help support transportation needs in all areas of Kansas.' Funded through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), KAIP receives $15 million annually. Each project requires a local match between 10% and 50% depending on its scope. With local contributions included, the total project value for this year's round of grants is $22.9 million Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Where do Kansans get their water?
(KSNF & KODE) — The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) has released information to help Kansas residents know where their water comes from in honor of Earth Week. 'Bring Them Home' rally demands due process for deportees Kansas daycare workers plead guilty to infant abuse charges Investigation in southeast Kansas city after body found on city property Pittsburg hosts Spring Artwalk, celebrates area artists Pittsburg approves higher recoverable costs for Creekside Villas In a Facebook post Monday, representatives from the KGS broke down each and every individual county and what percentages of their water came from surface water versus groundwater sources. Officials say the difference in where Kansans get their water is often dependent on which side of the state they live in, highlighting the fact that eastern Kansas is known to get twice the amount of rain than the western side of the state, which usually gets less than 20 inches a year. Eastern Kansas is also known to be home to robust rivers and lakes helping to hydrate communities, while western Kansas has access to prominent aquifers, leading to most of their local water supply coming from underground. Click here for more information about the Kansas Geological Survey. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Bring Them Home' rally demands due process for deportees
PITTSBURG, Kans. — Protestors in southeast Kansas take part in a national stand against the Trump administration's deportation policies. The 'Bring Them Home Rally' hosted by the Crawford County Democrats started at the Pritchett Pavilion in Pittsburg's Immigrant Park. Rallygoers displayed signs advocating for people U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deported to El Salvador, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29. From the sidewalks along Broadway Street, protestors led chants calling for due process. 'There's not a whole lot we can do other than express our opinions and try to encourage other people to do the same thing,' said Dick and Delma Thompson, 'Bring Them Home' rally goers. 'They care about the community. They care about their fellow Americans, and when they get out and protest. And so I think it's a good sign. Hopefully, we get more. I want to see more people get involved and more people speak out,' said Jackson Bertoncino, Crawford County Democratic Party Vice Chair. Bertoncino says the Crawford County Democrats plan to host another rally at the end of the month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
