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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
10 days later, no sign of missing Kansas woman
COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — It's been 10 days since deputies found the vehicle of 81-year-old Jerry McConnell in a remote part of Cowley County—and still, there's no trace of the missing Overland Park woman. McConnell was reported missing on May 14, prompting a Silver Alert. Surveillance footage showed her car traveling west into Cowley County the next evening. Authorities later located the vehicle on May 20, abandoned on private property near the 4000 block of 327th Road. The discovery triggered a multi-agency search that has since grown to include local deputies, CERT volunteers, the Kansas Highway Patrol, canine units, and even dive teams from Augusta Fire and Rescue. Despite daily efforts—both on the ground and by air—searchers have uncovered no new leads. 'We are extremely grateful for the tireless efforts of all those who participated in the search,' Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti said in a news release. 'The collaboration among law enforcement, volunteers, and community members has been outstanding.' Indecent liberties case against Wichitan to continue Authorities are asking nearby residents to check wells, outbuildings, and wooded areas for signs of McConnell. The sheriff said the search remains active and unresolved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Tommy Scott at the Cowley County Sheriff's Office at 620-221-5444. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Statewide alert: Police look for missing 81-year-old Overland Park woman
A statewide silver alert has been issued for an Overland Park woman who went missing this week. Jerry McConnell, 81, was last seen Wednesday afternoon in Harrisonvile and was reportedly driving to her residence in Overland Park. McConnell was driving a gray 2009 Honda Accord with Texas license plate number RFP836, the Overland Park Police Department said in a news release. McConnell is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds. She has blue eyes and gray hair. McConnell may have been seen near Severy, Kansas, about 2 1/2 hours south of Overland Park, on Thursday afternoon, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. If you see Jerry McConnell, police urge you to call 911 immediately, or call the Overland Park Police Department at (913)-895-6300.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for 81-year-old Overland Park woman last seen 3 days ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Overland Park Police Department (OPPD) has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 81-year-old woman who disappeared three days ago while she was driving home. According to OPPD, officers are searching for Jerry McConnell, an 'at-risk' woman who reportedly disappeared while driving to her Overland Park home from Harrisonville, Missouri, on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14. 19 arrested, 36 vehicles towed in street racing, sideshow operation by KCPD McConnell was driving a grey 2009 Honda Accord with Texas license plate 'RFP836,' police said. She is believed to have been spotted on Thursday, May 15, near Severy, Kansas — a small town located about 155 miles (or 2.5 hours) southwest of Overland Park. Police ask that if you or anyone you know sees McConnell, please contact OPPD at (913) 895-6300. This is a developing story. Stay tuned at FOX4 News for the latest updates and information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Silver Alert issued for missing Overland Park woman
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KSNW) — Authorities have issued a statewide Silver Alert in Kansas for 81-year-old Jerry McConnell, who was last seen Wednesday afternoon in Harrisonville, Missouri. The Overland Park Police Department requested assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation as efforts to locate McConnell continue. She was believed to be traveling from Harrisonville to her home in Overland Park, but never arrived. McConnell may have been spotted Thursday afternoon near Severy, Kansas, raising concerns that she may be disoriented or lost. She is described as a white woman, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. She is likely driving a gray 2009 Honda Accord with Texas license plate RFP836. Anyone who sees McConnell or has information about her whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. Tips can also be directed to the Overland Park Police Department at (913) 895-6300. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
