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2 Kan. women caught after 3 county chase in stolen box truck
MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects for alleged theft and other crimes after a three county chase. On April 29, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting the theft of a Penske box truck from Pete's Gas Station, 401 W. Main in Independence, Kansas, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.
Critical Crossroads: Navigating budgets, roads, and bridges in Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri
In the heart of Southeast Kansas lies Cherokee County, where critical crossroads intersect with budgetary constraints and infrastructure challenges. Cherokee County's road and bridge budget for 2024 is $3,685,450 million. Funding that's spread across 1,300 county maintained miles and 234 bridges. Compared to its neighbors, Cherokee County operates on one of the smallest budgets, but has the most miles to maintain.Ever wondered about the distinction between county roads and state highways? It's a matter of who is responsible for maintaining them and paying for that maintenance. Currently Cherokee County maintains 999 gravel roads and 301 paved roads, including the bustling Old...
OK State Rep. Bashore addresses log accumulation on US-60 Bridge
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, released a statement on Wednesday about the accumulation on the US-60 bridge over the Neosho River in Ottawa County. Driftwood, logs, and debris continue to pile up over the Neosho River on the US-60 bridge near Wyandotte after a weekend round of heavy rains. Bashore learned […]
Flood Warning extended to Saturday for Neosho River
COMMERCE, Okla. — The National Weather Service in Tulsa extended its flood warning for the Neosho River near Commerce until Saturday. At 7:30 a.m. waters were at 19 feet and is expected to continue slowly rising through Wednesday and is expected to crest at 20 feet early Thursday. Waters will fall below flood stage on […]
Parsons High School seniors honored in academic signing ceremony
PARSONS, Kan. — Some seniors at Parsons High School were recognized for their post-high school plans, today. A number of them signed a Commitment to Excellence paper – as they were being acknowledged for what university or college they’d chosen to attend. Some are staying close –...
Balancing the challenges and potential benefits of excessive rainfall
OSWEGO, Kan. — Excessive amounts of rainfall caused significant flooding to the “Neosho River” that runs through Oswego. While flooding caused issues for many in the four states – for some it was beneficial. “There was a lot of people that were starting to worry about...
Former Oklahoma daycare operator gets suspended sentence for abusing autistic child
TULSA, Okla. — The former director of Commerce’s Tiny Tigers Daycare received a five-year suspended sentence for forcing food down the throat of a 4-year-old severely autistic child in her care. Rachel Waynett Bear, 42, of Miami, pleaded guilty to child abuse in Indian Country last December. U.S. District Judge Sara Hill also fined Bear […]
Former Ottawa County Court employee pleads guilty to altering child custody document
MIAMI, Okla. — A former Ottawa County Court Clerk’s office employee has been given a deferred one-year sentence for illegally using an official “court seal” on child custody documents. Christina Gabbard, 33, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of the court clerk’s seal, a misdemeanor. She was also fined $200, online court records show. Gabbard was […]
22nd Annual 4-States Baby Contest Winners
Each year, we are delighted and honored to share the sweetest babies with readers in our Annual Cutest Baby Contest while supporting a wonderful organization. All of these children are adorable, and we enjoyed seeing the precious photos that were submitted. A big thank you to our judges for their...
Fairland High School Celebrates Slow Pitch Softball Team with Sendoff to State
FAIRLAND, OK – Fairland high school celebrated its slow pitch softball team with a sendoff to state on Tuesday. The team was escorted by police and fire vehicles as students lined the streets to cheer on the Lady Owls. Head coach Jeni Kline and her group walked around school grounds, where they would eventually board […]
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