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Drug task force found Kan. felon with drugs, gun
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged drug crimes. Just before 3:30p.m. May 2, the Brown County Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant at 409 E. 11th Street in Horton, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Deputies arrested 29-year-old Dylan Thomas of Horton on a...
McPeak Recognized as 2024 Optometrist of the Year
(TOPEKA, KAN. – April 26, 2024) – Dr. Eric McPeak, Hiawatha, was recognized as the 2024 Optometrist of the Year during Kansas Optometric Association’s (KOA) Convention & Seminar in Manhattan, Kansas. This is the highest award an optometrist can receive from the KOA and is in recognition of personal sacrifices to advance the profession and the welfare of the public.
Two Kansas men accused of selling methamphetamine
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a traffic stop. Just after 11:30p.m. April 30, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Toyota Camry for a traffic infraction near U.S. Highway 75 and Columbine Drive north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
Daily Delivery: Kansas makes an offer the Chiefs and Royals shouldn’t refuse
GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald delivers his thoughts on the day's notable headlines from Kansas State athletics and the sports world. Here is what is on today's agenda:. Jackson County in Kansas City, Mo., recently turned down a stadium ballot initiative that would have helped build the Royals a new stadium and renovated Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs. Now, the state of Kansas has offered both franchises new facilities for free because of the new revenue and notoriety it would bring the state. The Chiefs seem to be the main focus with a domed stadium that can host all-season concerts, a Final Four or Super Bowl in the state of Kansas.
Centralia tornado reported to be EF1 by National Weather Service
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Centralia tornado was reported to be an EF1 by the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service, an EF1 tornado struck the city of Centralia around 5:02 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 in Nemaha County. National Weather Service said the Centralia tornado had...
Prom King and Queen announced!
Despite two tornado warnings and a heavy amount of rainfall, prom 2024 for Hiawatha High School commenced with photos being taken in the HHS gym and everyone having a meal at the Fisher Center on Saturday, April 27. At the end of the dinner, Mavrik Shafer and Mariah Shafer were...
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