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Sheriff: Kansas woman accused of selling drugs
JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 11:30p.m. July 18, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Honda Civic on U.S. Highway 75 near 110th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Illegal drugs and a firearm were found during a...
Jackson County Legislator calls for 40 year ballot question just for the Chiefs
Jackson County Democratic Legislator Manny Abarca says his group could soon be voting on a 3/8-cent sales tax proposal solely for the Kansas City Chiefs, nearly four months after the voters in the county said ‘no’ to a joint proposal for the Chiefs and Royals for their stadium plans.
Emporia business owner faces rape charges in Jackson County
Emporia business owner Justin Lee Hensley is set to stand trial on multiple charges in Jackson County following an alleged incident late last year. Hensley, the proprietor of Gene’s Quik Lube, faces accusations including rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, and aggravated battery. A pretrial conference has been scheduled for Sept. 12, with the jury trial slated for Oct. 15-17.
Kansas deputy found crack cocaine during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. July 9, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop near 150th and Q Road in rural Jackson County on an Oldsmobile Regency for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During...
Two injured in Thursday Jackson Co wrecks
(KNZA)--Two people were injured in two separate Jackson County wrecks Thursday. The first wreck occurred shortly after 10:30 in the morning at the intersection of U.S. 75 Highway and 110th Road, west of Hoyt. According a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, 45-year-old Maria Goddard, of Overland Park, was westbound...
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