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(Oregon) -- One person was injured in a semi versus train collision in Holt County Friday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on Unity Road shortly after 4:10 p.m. roughly three miles south of Oregon. Authorities say a 2000 Kenworth T800, driven by 47-year-old Jason Smith of Savannah, was northbound on Unity Road when it began reversing to turn onto Holt 340 and traveled onto the tracks. The patrol says the vehicle was then struck on the passenger side by a westbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train.

Kristin Woodruff, HCC sociology instructor, started taking college courses through Highland Community College when she was still in high school. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in legal studies and juvenile delinquency from Missouri Western State College (now MWSU). She earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Kansas. After securing an LMSW license in the State of Kansas, Kristin began her career as a school social worker in Liberty, Missouri.

The members of the Brown County Commission convened last Monday morning, and welcomed Troy Kolb of the Hiawatha Baseball and Softball Club. Kolb reiterated the club’s interest in using ARPA funds to help complete the indoor practice facility that was constructed at Noble Park. Commissioners have been back and...

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations. Just after 10:30a.m. March 17, the Brown County Sheriffs Office. Drug Task Force initiated search warrants at 605 Virginia Street and 610. Roxanna Street in Morrill, Kansas, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Deputies Arrested 39-year-old Forrest Gaston...

MORRILL, Kan. (WIBW) - Two men were arrested in Brown Co. after an investigation led officials to two homes in Morrill where drugs were allegedly found. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says that around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 17, officials conducted a search warrant at two homes in Morril one in the 600 block of Virginia St. and the other in the 600 block of Roxanna St.

* On March 19, at approximately 10 p.m., a Brown County deputy initiated a traffic stop in the vicinity of US 75 and 100, upon interdiction the driver Aaron Tauber, 24, Auburn, Kan., was arrested on a charge of DUI. * On March 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Brown...

BROWN CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Five juveniles were returned to their parents after officials in Brown Co. broke up an underage party with alcohol present. The Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office says that around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, officials were called to the Brown Co. State Lake with reports of a party.

(KMAland) -- The Woodbine and Abraham Lincoln track teams were in Doane while Elmwood-Murdock was at Douglas County West on Thursday in KMAland action. The East Atchison girls claimed second-place with 99 points, finishing behind South Harrison’s 105. Worth County and Mound City tied for fourth with 52 while Platte Valley was sixth with 51, King City had 24 in eighth and North Andrew rounded out the top 10 with 20. Stanberry, Albany, Nodaway Valley (MO), Bedford and Northeast Nodaway were also at the event.

FALLS CITY - A fugitive’s spelling error led to the Richardson County Sheriff’s Office returning him to Madison County where he was sentenced last week to six months in prison for failure to appear in court while out on bail. A sheriff’s deputy pulled over a car near...

The Hiawatha School Board met in regular session Monday evening and discussed fuel and bus issues, accepted several resignations and hired new staff. The board — minus Amy Koppe and Jacquie Spihlmann — voted to approve the Agenda, but first discussed moving an item concerning candidate positions within the district off. Board President Ian Schuetz said with two missing board members he wanted to move this discussion to April. Board member Jim Robidoux said he wanted to move forward on the discussion in order for candidates to know sooner rather than later. It was approved to hold off, 4-1 with Robidoux voting no.

FALLS CITY - Emmanuel Love, 23, of Warr Acres, Okla., is suspected of possession and tampering with evidence after remnants of pills were found in a Richardson County courtroom and prisoner transport vehicle on March 14. Court records say Love was sentenced to 45 days in jail for attempted possession...

BROWN CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Officials with the Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office have donned new bulletproof vests thanks to a national organization’s donation. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday, March 21, it received bulletproof vests that were donated by the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association - USDSA.

(KMAland) -- The Maryville boys opened their season with a dominant win over Falls City in KMAland golf on Thursday. Medalist: Jacob Scott, Maryville (38) Runner-up: Lucas Vierthaler, Maryville (41) Other Maryville scores: Dylan Groomer & Marcus Henggeler 43, Kaleb Groomer 47. Falls City scores: Elyse Poppe 52, Robert Gilkerson...

Yost Gallery, located on the campus of Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas will exhibit selected works by local artists Connie Herbster and Mark Ralston. The exhibition will open March 20 and end April 10. Herbster and Ralston are both local artists and local art teachers, and both will be...

(KMAland) -- The Rock Port boys won a triangular while Mound City’s Quinton Brandon shot the low score of the day in KMAland golf on Wednesday. BOYS: Rock Port 218 Mound City 241 East Atchison NTS. Medalist: Quinton Brandon, Mound City (43) Runner-up: Carter Gebhards, Rock Port (47) Other...

The Student Success Center (SSC) at Highland Community College (HCC) sponsored a career exploration event at the Walters Wellness Center Wednesday, Feb. 22. Individuals were invited from the surrounding area who represented an assortment of professional careers. Students interacted with 35 different professionals and had the opportunity to ask questions...

The Hiawatha Community Foundation is gearing up toward its 3rd Annual "Give Back to Move Forward" Match Day on Memorial Day weekend. This event brings to light the nearly three dozen funds for non-profit groups that fall under the umbrella of the foundation and gives an opportunity for these groups and organizations to raise money through an annual event. The foundation raises match dollars - last year to the tune of $62,000 and dollar for dollar it was matched up to $2,000 for each of the funds.

(Falls City) -- An integral part of Falls City Sacred Heart girls basketball's dynasty is taking her talents to the collegiate level next year. Senior Jessica Wertenberger recently announced her commitment to Hastings College. "It means a lot," Wertenberger said. "I really wanted to play (beyond) high school. A multi-year...

(KMAland) -- Auburn carded a 192 to lead the field in Tuesday's KMAland high school golf action. Medalist: Kaleb Dammast, Auburn (42) Runner-up: Maverick Binder, Auburn (46) & Christina Gilkerson, Falls City (46) Other Auburn scores: Owen Hall 48, Hudson Emshoff 56, Brant Galizia 56. Other Falls City Scores: Elyse...

FALLS CITY - The Falls City City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday at city hall. The agenda includes a request to allow issuance of open burn permits for residential yards and gardens and a request to amend the volunteer fire department bylaws. Mayor Harkendorf is...