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Hiawatha Chamber hosts transferring property workshop
Hiawatha Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau hosted a workshop presented by Kyle Olson of Thrivent titled Transferring Property Across Generations at Morrill Public Library on Wednesday, April 17. In the presentation, Olson laid out various transitional strategies on how families can transfer properties to their children and beyond, as well...
Minor damage reported following confirmed tornadoes in Holt, Bates counties in Missouri
RICH HILL, Mo. — While the Kansas City metro area missed out on severe weather on Friday night, areas north and south saw confirmed tornadoes. A tornado was reported by the Rich Hill Fire Department east of the city. Damage was reported at a structure near Appleton City Lake,...
KMAland Baseball (4/29): South Holt posts pair of dominant wins
(KMAland) -- South Holt was dominant in two wins, Auburn took down EA and Plattsmouth and Louisville/Weeping Water were also victors in KMAland baseball on Monday. Check out the rundown from Monday in area baseball below. AREA MISSOURI. Auburn 12 East Atchison 1. •Travon Shaw, Auburn: 3/3, 2 2B, HR,...
Sac and Fox Nation Breaks Ground With New Trad’n Post
A cornfield on the west edge of Reserve is taking on a new life. The Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska Tribal Council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on April 10 for a new convenience store. This new setting will retain the Trad’n Post name while providing upgraded access and additional food choices at this location on the north side of Highway 73.
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,...
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.
Kansas man jailed for an alleged violent crime
ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent crime. On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Kevin M. Shanks of Atchison in the 1600 block Jayhawk Drive, according to the Police Chief Mike Wilson. Shanks met the requirements for bond and was released just before 10p.m. Tuesday,...
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office receives 137.5 pounds of prescription drugs from Drug Take Back Day
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office receives 137.5 pounds of prescription drugs from National Drug Take Back Day. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported that they transferred these prescription drugs to Topeka on Wednesday morning, May 1 to be destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in cooperation with the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held on Saturday, April 27 across the nation with participating law enforcement agencies.
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