Wrong-way driver on I-70 arrested on drug charges

Matthew Self

April 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM·1 min read

WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) – A local sheriff’s office reports it made an arrest Saturday following multiple reports of a driver going the wrong way on I-70 Saturday.

The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office reports on social media that it received numerous 911 calls about a driver heading west in the eastbound lanes on I-70. Initial reports were made in Shawnee County with Wabaunsee County deputies moving to intercept just after 3:30 a.m. on April 27.

The vehicle was later spotted by deputies near mile marker 336 in Wabaunsee County with a sheriff’s deputy successfully forcing the driver to come to a stop. The driver of the vehicle, a 48-year-old woman from Topeka, was taken into custody without incident.

Topeka man sentenced to 20 years for attempted rape, breach of privacy

The sheriff’s office says the woman was arrested for DUI drugs, improperly driving on a laned roadway (wrong way), reckless driving and trafficking contraband. She was taken to the Wabaunsee County jail following the arrest.

For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.

Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNT 27 News.

Yahoo Finance
Inflation and consumer spending updates ahead: What to know this week
A crucial reading of inflation faces investors in the week ahead after a string of disappointing reports to start the year dampened investors' interest rate cut hopes.
Engadget
The Morning After: Those geomagnetic storms are messing with farming tech’s GPS systems
The biggest news stories this morning: Waymo’s robotaxis are making 50,000 paid trips every week, Most Apple App Store developers aren’t trying outside payments, Alienware m16 R2 review.
Yahoo Life Shopping
'Carves through branches like a full-size': Grab this bestselling mini chainsaw for just $40 — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings on Coach, Le Creuset, Apple and more.
Autoblog
New hybrid-powered Porsche 911 is 8.7 seconds quicker around the 'Ring
Porsche teased a few details about the new hybrid-powered 911
Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark's first WNBA game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun season opener
Are you ready to watch Caitlin Clark's first WNBA game?
Engadget
Apple Store workers in Maryland have voted to authorize a strike
Apple's first unionized Store in Towson, Maryland has now authorized the first strike against the retail giant.
Yahoo Life
Is idling in your car bad for you?
Always waiting in your car with the engine running at school drop-off or in the drive-through line? Here's why health experts want you to stop.
TechCrunch
Buymeacoffee's founder has built an AI-powered voice note app
AI-powered tools like OpenAI's Whisper have enabled many apps to make transcription an integral part of their feature set for personal note-taking, and the space has quickly flourished as a result. Apps like AudioPen, Cleft Notes, and TalkNotes have proliferated across app stores and the Internet, but most offer a pretty limited feature set: They let you record notes and transcribe them, with some offering summarization features, but there's a lot of ground to cover in terms of the features offered. The latest app in the space is Voicenotes.
Yahoo Sports
Can the Big Ten overtake the SEC? And UCLA to pay Cal for Pac-12 departure
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pad Forde project if the Big Ten overtake the SEC, UCLA owing Cal money, Julian Lewis visiting Indiana, and a lawsuit against Cold Stone Creamery.
Yahoo Sports
Anthony Edwards talks postgame exchange with Jamal Murray: 'We love that, keep talking that'
Edwards is here for the chatter. And he's goading Murray for more.
Yahoo Sports
Novak Djokovic drops 'concerning' straight-sets loss 2 days after water bottle impact left him with 'nausea, dizziness'
Djokovic lost to World No. 29 Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open and said he feels like "a different player" two days after being hit with a water bottle.
Yahoo Sports
NASCAR: Brad Keselowski wins for first time in over 100 races at Darlington
Keselowski took advantage of late-race contact between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick.
Yahoo Sports
A.J. Smith — architect of Philip Rivers-era Chargers — dies at 75
Smith helped lead the Chargers to five AFC West championships and oversaw some of the most consequential quarterback decisions in NFL history.
Yahoo Finance
Is Austin’s hot housing market flipping in favor of buyers?
The average home price in Austin, Texas, jumped by $170,000 during the pandemic. But the market is shifting in favor of buyers, and prices are beginning to come down.
Yahoo Sports
2024 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? Our projections for every pick with lottery order now set
With the lottery order set, here's a look at Yahoo Sports' projections for both rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Autoblog
Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63
Mercedes planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63 instead of the expected four-cylinder PHEV. Slow sales of the new C 63 S could be part of the reason.
Engadget
The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech
According to a report by 404 Media, the intense solar activity over the last few days has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. Modern John Deere tractors as well as those from other brands rely on this technology for precision.
Yahoo Life Shopping
The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save more than 80% on gardening supplies, tech items and more
Some major deals on board: A lovely vertical garden for just $40, a remarkable mini movie projector for a staggering $620 off and a handy Bissell upright vacuum for under $60.
TechCrunch
Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Dar'shun Kendrick is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position she was elected to at the age of 27 in 2010.
TechCrunch
Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike
It's been a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at U.S. Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at another store voted against forming a union. Back in 2022, workers in Towson, Maryland became the first formally recognized union at an Apple retail store. “This vote today is the first step in demonstrating our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” said the IAM CORE Negotiating Committee in a statement.

News

Life

Entertainment

Finance

Sports

New on Yahoo

Wrong-way driver on I-70 arrested on drug charges

Recommended Stories

Inflation and consumer spending updates ahead: What to know this week

The Morning After: Those geomagnetic storms are messing with farming tech’s GPS systems

'Carves through branches like a full-size': Grab this bestselling mini chainsaw for just $40 — plus other deals of the day

New hybrid-powered Porsche 911 is 8.7 seconds quicker around the 'Ring

Caitlin Clark's first WNBA game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun season opener

Apple Store workers in Maryland have voted to authorize a strike

Is idling in your car bad for you?

Buymeacoffee's founder has built an AI-powered voice note app

Can the Big Ten overtake the SEC? And UCLA to pay Cal for Pac-12 departure

Anthony Edwards talks postgame exchange with Jamal Murray: 'We love that, keep talking that'

Novak Djokovic drops 'concerning' straight-sets loss 2 days after water bottle impact left him with 'nausea, dizziness'

NASCAR: Brad Keselowski wins for first time in over 100 races at Darlington

A.J. Smith — architect of Philip Rivers-era Chargers — dies at 75

Is Austin’s hot housing market flipping in favor of buyers?

2024 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? Our projections for every pick with lottery order now set

Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63

The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech

The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save more than 80% on gardening supplies, tech items and more

Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation

Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike