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Two Topeka men behind bars for distribution of meth in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Two Topeka men are behind bars for distribution of meth in Jackson County, Kan. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2016 Toyota Camry for a traffic infraction at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 near U.S. 75 Highway and Columbine Dr., north of Holton. During the traffic stop, a K-9 unit alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, approximately 3.7 ounces of methamphetamine, a hallucinogenic drug, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were located.
Local St. Joseph resident celebrates her 100th birthday
(ELWOOD, KS.) A local St. Joseph resident is the newest member to the 100 club. Laura Hughes is a mother, sister, grandmother and a faithful member of the St. Joseph community. Throughout her life Hughes has been serving the community and was a beginners teacher at the St. Francis Baptist Temple.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day, event to be held in Felix Square on Tuesday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St. Joseph Health Department and the Buchanan County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention are coming together to bring a "Make Some Noise" event to downtown St. Joseph on Tuesday. The event for National Fentanyl Awareness Day will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Felix Street...
Sheridan Woman Suffers Minor Injuries in Buchanan County Crash
A Sheridan woman suffered minor injuries in a Buchanan County crash Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred just after 1:00 Sunday, as 81-year-old Patricia A. Ray drove her 2016 Buick Enclave Northbound on I-229. According to the crash report, Ray’s back passenger side tire...
MSHP Troop H Trooper received a meritorious service award
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Trooper from Troop H in Buchanan County, Missouri received The Meritorious Service Award "for exemplary service" on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Trooper Christopher R. Kottwitz from Troop H received the Meritorious Service Award. According to the MSHP press release,. "On July...
Kansas health system names CEO
Amberwell Health, based in Atchison, Kan., has selected Jared Abel as its next CEO. Most recently, Mr. Abel served as senior vice president of operations and physician enterprise at Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health, according to an April 24 news release. He previously held leadership roles at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System in Topeka, including interim associate director and assistant director.
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