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Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested for domestic violence, burglary

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June 16, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested for domestic violence, burglary

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Isaiah Buggs, a defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested in Alabama early Sunday.

According to Tuscaloosa Police Public Information Officer Stephanie Taylor, officers were called to a home shortly before 5:30 a.m.

No additional details were provided but Taylor confirmed Buggs, 28, was taken into custody for second-degree domestic violence and second-degree burglary.

He was transported to the Tuscaloosa County Jail to be put on a domestic violence hold. Police previously said the hold was for 12 hours but later confirmed it was set at 24 hours. Buggs was eventually released on a $5,000 bond.

According to the Associated Press, the Chiefs were aware of the case but declined to comment.

This is the second time in a month that Buggs has faced charges.

In May, Buggs was charged with two counts of second-degree animal cruelty after two dogs were allegedly found starving and dirty on the back porch of a property he had been renting in Tuscaloosa.

According to police, a neighbor reported seeing two dogs that were “surrounded by feces” on March 28 with no access to food or water, in addition to being out there for 10 days. One of the dogs has since been euthanized while another is being treated for Parvo.

Buggs turned himself into the Tuscaloosa County Jail a day after arrest warrants were issued in that case. His bond was set at $600 — $300 for each charge. He later posted bond and was released from jail.

Buggs signed a $1,292,500 contract with Kansas City for the upcoming season.

FILE- Then-Detroit Lions defensive end Isaiah Buggs (96) watches during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Buggs played for Alabama in college before being signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. After three seasons with Pittsburgh, Buggs play two seasons for the Detroit Lions. The Chiefs picked him up last year and planned to use him to shore up the middle of their line. But that was before they reached a long-term deal with All-Pro tackle Chris Jones and signed Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton, both of whom were hitting free agency.

The Chiefs have had to deal with a series of off-the-field legal issues since beating the San Francisco 49ers in February.

Wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight felony charges from a high-speed crash in Dallas, and offensive linemen Chukwuebuka Godrick and Wanya Morris were arrested last month in Johnson County, Kansas, on a misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

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January 9, 2026

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LET’S TALK | KSHB coming to Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The KSHB 41 News team will be landing in Northeast Kansas City, Missouri, for our latest Let’s Talk event.

We’ll be hanging out from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Peachtree Cafeteria, 2128 E. 12th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri, 64127.

Join KSHB 41’s Kevin Holmes, Wes Peery, Alyssa Jackson, Ryan Gamboa and others in person to let us know what we need to learn about the Historic Northeast, its residents, what’s going well and what opportunities are possible.

If you can’t make it in person, send us a question using the form below.

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

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January 9, 2026

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Kansas ag officials take comment on proposed water rules

by: Wil Day

Posted: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

Updated: Jan 8, 2026 / 07:19 PM CST

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Agriculture held a meeting on Thursday to discuss proposed rules regarding the Kansas Water Appropriation Act.

The Division of Water Resources is proposing new regulations and changes to current regulations under the law.

The division is looking at amending or revoking regulations related to flowmeters tracking water usage.

It is also proposing changes to groundwater usage rules on how far you can move a well from its original location to prevent harming the water rights of other landowners.

Another regulation would create voluntary Water Conservation Areas, where landowners work with the division to establish water conservation plans on their properties.

Some of the concerns raised at Thursday’s meeting dealt with property rights and the transfer of land to new owners. Some expressed concern about the sale of water rights to other landowners in the area.

There is no listed timeline for when the changes could be made.

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

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January 8, 2026

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Rural Kansas fire department reports record number of calls in 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A rural Kansas fire department says it saw yet another increase in calls in 2025.

On Tuesday, Butler County Fire District #3 posted data about last year on social media.

It responded to 782 alarms in 2025, which is a new record.

The majority of the calls were for rescue and emergency medical services, followed by service calls.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

The department’s data show the number of calls has been trending upward over the last 20 years.

From 2006 to 2010, the department handled an an average of 550 calls a year. From 2021 through 2025, that average was 720, a 31% increase.

Courtesy: Butler County Fire District #3

Officials said continued growth in the community has increased the demand for emergency services.

“These numbers reinforce the importance of ongoing training, staffing, equipment planning, and community support to ensure we can continue to provide timely and effective service,” the department said on Facebook.

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