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Benedictine announces the passing of longtime assistant football coach
(ATCHISON, Kan.) Benedictine College announced the passing of a longtime assistant football coach Saturday night. According to a social media post by the Benedictine Athletic Department, longtime assistant coach George Papageorgiou passed away unexpectedly early Saturday. Papageorgiou served as an assistant head coach, running backs coach, and offensive line coach...
Police found 3 with fentanyl during Kansas traffic stop
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a traffic stop. Just after 11a.m. on Thursday, an officer on patrol stopped a Ford Explorer SUV in the 500 block Green Street in Atchison on a traffic violation, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The...
6 Kansas lakes hit with blue-green algae watches, warnings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in […]
House fire in which toddler died in Atchison remains under investigation
ATCHISON, Kan. (WIBW) - A house fire in which a toddler died this past week in Atchison remains under investigation, KAIR Radio reports. The blaze occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Massasoit Court apartment complex, 221 N. 3rd Street in Atchison. According to KAIR, Atchison Fire Chief...
Sisters of Benedictine respond to Butker’s narrow view of Catholics
ATCHISON, Kan. (KCTV) - The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica responded to the 2024 Benedictine College Commencement Address given by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. The nuns spoke with KCTV5 on Friday, but asked that their views continue to be from that statement, which you can find at the bottom of this article.
Kansas teen accused of DUI, skipping court appearance
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen for alleged driving under the influence and for skipping court. Just after 6:30p.m. Wednesday, police booked 19-year-old Morgyn L. Gerber of Atchison into the county jail, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. She was arrested on a District Court...
Suspect wanted in Kan., Mo. caught hiding in bedroom
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.— Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations. Just before 8:30 p.m., a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a grey 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 truck near 182nd and S. Road due to the tag on the vehicle being registered to a different vehicle. The vehicle...
Two rural Kan. men accused of violence in dating app scam
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after an incident at a residence in southeast Shawnee County. Just after 1a.m. May 11, sheriff's deputies began investigating a report of kidnapping and robbery at a residence in the 3700 block of SE 23rd Terrace, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
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