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Two Topeka men behind bars for distribution of meth in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Topeka men are behind bars for distribution of meth in Jackson County, Kan. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Toyota Camry for a traffic infraction at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 near U.S. 75 Highway and Columbine Dr., north of Holton. During the traffic stop, a K-9 unit alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, approximately 3.7 ounces of methamphetamine, a hallucinogenic drug, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were located.
Kan. sheriff's K9 found couple transporting methamphetamine
JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations. Just before 5a.m. April 28, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee at 106th and U.S. Highway 75 near Hoyt for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During the traffic stop,...
$200,000 Nebraska Pick 5 prize remains unclaimed; winning ticket to expire soon
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A $200,000 Nebraska Pick 5 prize from December 2023 is expiring soon. The Nebraska Lottery said for the December 3, 2023, drawing, a $200,000 Nebraska Pick 5 winning ticket was sold at the Kwik Shop located at 1403 Harlan St., in Falls City. The ticket matched all five winning numbers (03, 10, 11, 17, 28) for the jackpot prize.
Generating the future with A.I., with a workshop presentation given at Rainbow Communications in Hiawatha
Artificial intelligence (A.I.), which enables machines to think like people, has been a staple of many pieces of science-fiction media and to most, the idea of machines that can think like humans conjures up both positive and negative imagery. However, this type of technology as most people would be familiar...
Sheriff arrests former official of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas on aggravated domestic battery charge
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect Lester Randall is the former chairman of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas. We regret this error. BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A former official with a northeast Kansas Native American tribe is under arrest Thursday afternoon. Sheriff John Merchant with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office said in […]
Jackson County dropped the ball, so Kansas making last-minute drive to lure Chiefs, Royals
House and Senate lawmakers worked Monday on a proposed bill that would allow issuance of bonds to attract the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals or other professional sports franchise to Kansas. (Kansas Reflector screen capture of Legislature's YouTube channel)
Hiawatha Community Foundation Highlights: About the AAW Trinity Center Fund
The Trinity Center, operating at the former Trinity United Methodist Church at Oregon and Third, offers a welcoming space for help, hospitality and hope through accompanying individuals and families who can benefit from material, spiritual and emotional support as well as skills and resources for healthy lives. We have been evolving over the past year as a center for accessing resources, serving others, peer support and creative expression.
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