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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...
Prairie Hills USD 113 (Sabetha) USD 113 now in land transfer dispute with Nemaha Central
Its long-running financial disagreements with school districts in Jackson Heights and Vermillion over its closure of the Wetmore School was settled over a year ago, but the Prairie Hills USD 113 (Sabetha) School District is now at similar loggerheads with Nemaha Central USD 115. This dispute has simmered even longer, back to the 2012 closure of the Bern School, which consolidated with USD 113 two years earlier.
Photo Gallery - An Aurora Seen by Hiawatha Residents and Beyond
On Friday, May 11, an aurora borealis--a natural light display in Earth’s sky--was visible above Hiawatha and the rest of the surrounding area. Included are some photos contributed by people who caught sight of the phenomenon.
Repairs set for Highway 36 west of St. Joseph
Drivers traveling between Missouri and Kansas in the St. Joseph area will face delays beginning Wednesday as a resurfacing project begins on Highway 36. A $7.5 million mill and overlay project will cover four miles starting just west of the Missouri River bridges and going to the 165th Road interchange in Doniphan County.
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.
Softball Recap: Olivia Domann can't quite lead Jefferson County North over Valley Falls
Jefferson County North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 15-2 to the Valley Falls Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jefferson County North of the 12-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
New CEO joins YWCA Northeast Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new CEO will join YWCA Northeast Kansas. According to YWCA Northeast Kansas officials, they are welcoming Cheri Faunce as their new CEO. Faunce brings to the organization a long career in public sector and nonprofit leadership, most recently as the Vice President of Development for SparkWheel. She officially starts her role on Thursday, May 16.
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