SILVER LAKE, Kan. (AP) — A northeast Kansas man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old granddaughter.

Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced Thursday that 56-year-old Timothy Wayne Funk Sr., of Silver Lake, was charged in the July death of Brandy Funk. He is also charged with two counts of aggravated endangering a child.

Brandy, of Beatrice, Nebraska, died July 23 at a Silver Lake home.

Authorities did not release any further information Thursday.

Funk remains jailed in Shawnee County Jail Thursday afternoon on $500,000 bond.

Funk was discharged from state prison in August 2012 after serving time for driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense in June 2008.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Investigators say loss of control resulted in the 2017 crash that killed a Topeka physician.

The National Transportation Safety Board posted on its website that investigators had found “no mechanical anomalies.”

Topeka pulmonary physician William M. Leeds and his flight instructor, James K. Bergman, were killed in July 2017 at Topeka’s Philip Billard Municipal Airport.

The NTSB determined the accident’s probable cause to be “the failure of the pilot and flight instructor to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.”

It reached no conclusions as to why control of the 1965 Piper PA-30 fixed wing, multi-engine was lost.

TOPEKA — A Kansas felon identified by the Kansas Highway Patrol as Brandon K. Jordan, 48, Topeka, driving a 2003 Acura TL linked to a bad-check cashing case caused a deadly crash while trying to get away from a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper Thursday afternoon.

The chase westbound on Holly Lane lasted only a couple seconds just, according to the KHP.
Jordan ran a stop sign and crashed into a 2016 Ford Explorer driven by Dennis E. Affolter, 69, Topeka. EMS transported Affolter to Stormont Vail where he died.

Jordan is felon with 19 convictions that include forgery, burglary, theft, obstruction and for drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. He will be booked into jail on new charges when he is released from the hospital.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man driving a car linked to a bad-check cashing case has caused a deadly Topeka crash while trying to get away from a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.

Patrol Lt. Adam Winters says the chase lasted only a couple seconds Thursday before the fleeing driver ran a stop sign and crashed into a sport utility vehicle in the western part of the city.

The SUV’s driver was rushed to a hospital and later died. The driver’s name wasn’t immediately released.

The patrol says the driver of the fleeing car will be booked into jail when he is released from the hospital. A passenger in the fleeing motorist’s car also was injured. Neither of their injuries were believed to be life-threatening.  Late Friday morning, the KHP had not released names of those involved in the crash.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred just before 12:30p.m. Thursday during a high-speed chase in Shawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a vehicle was westbound on Holly Lane traveling at a high rate of speed fleeing from law enforcement.

The driver failed to stop at McAlister Avenue and struck a vehicle which was southbound on McAllister.

Authorities have not released names of the individual involved in the accident.

CUSTER COUNTY, NE —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on numerous charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 5p.m. Wednesday, a trooper observed a Saab sedan speeding near the intersection of Victoria Springs Road and Drive 443, approximately 10 miles west of Sargent, Nebraska, according to a media release.

During the traffic stop, a K9 from the Custer Count Sheriff’s Office detected the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle.

The trooper searched the vehicle and found hundreds of containers of THC products, along with four pounds of marijuana. The search revealed 386 containers of THC wax, 144 packages of THC shatter, 62 THC vape cartridges, and 39 containers of THC edibles and liquid products.

Troopers arrested the driver, Anthony Kolbe, 30, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on requested charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kolbe is being held in Custer County Jail.

MANHATTAN, KAN. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in Manhattan that sent one man to the hospital

Just before 2:15p.m. Friday, the Riley County Police Department Emergency Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls from citizens reporting hearing the sound of gunshots in the 1400 block of Hartman Place in Manhattan.

Officers quickly responded and found one male victim suffering from what appears to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Officers were still on scene. Police have not reported an arrest.

If you have any information on this crime, please contact the Riley County Police Department at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate a wanted Kansas felon. Tyreese L. Atkinson, 25, Wichita, is wanted on two Sedgwick County sheriff’s warrants for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana and evade and elude police, according to a media release from Wichita Police

Atkinson is described as 6-foot-2 inches tall, 215 pounds with brown eyes, balding and a beard. He has previous convictions for burglary and theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

He is a documented gang member and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Atkinson should call 911, according to police.

MCPHERSON COUNTY – An explosion at a home in rural McPherson County was the result of a propane leak, according to Captain Dean Scott with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office.

The explosion occurred just after 5 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 1600 block of 24th Avenue northeast of Galva.

When fire crews arrived, they found the home completely leveled and debris scattered over several hundred yards, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office.

The two residents Kim and Rich Carlson were not home at the time of the explosion. The home is a total loss. The family also lost three dogs, cats and a pet pig.

The homeowner had reported smelling propane the day of the incident and had a company check the furnace, according to Scott.