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The Dickey Foundation awards grant to Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to purchase tactical drones
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. — The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, awarded a $11,000 matching grant to Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MGSO), which supported the purchase of law-enforcement specific drones used for interior tactical operations.
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.
'10 News Conference' talks transportation, crime with Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan
The Washington Bridge closure and South Coast Rail were topics of conversation with Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan and NBC 10's Gene Valicenti. They also talked about border tolls, housing, homelessness, education and crime.
Sheriff found evidence of fentanyl use at Kansas home
MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just before 1p.m. April 23, detectives and deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at 633 W. Beech in Independence, Kansas, according to Sheriff Ron Wade. During the search, authorities took...
Storms flood Erie Main Street and close highway access
ERIE, Kan. — The town of Erie is no stranger to major floods with ones in 1951, 2007, 2019, and now 2024. Some of the highways leading in and out of town have been closed due to high water and there’s also been plenty of flooding in town, especially along S Main St.
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