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Man jailed in Kansas for skipping court in Oklahoma
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for allegedly skipping court. On Tuesday, police arrested 26-year-old Jeremiah D. Holliday of Broken Arrow Oklahoma, according to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson. Holliday is being held without bond on a State of Oklahoma warrant for failure to appear in...
Sheriff: Kan. man accused of littering jailed for meth possession
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 10p.m. May 6, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Escape for allegedly littering on 150th near U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The passenger, Justin Joe Riis,...
Sheriff warns residents about national database phone scam
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities in northeast Kansas are investigating another phone scam. According to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, county residents are reporting that they are being contacted by phone telling them that their phone number has been selected from a "National data base" to receive a subsidy check, or in some cases--grant money.
Police: Man tried to start fire at Kansas middle school
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted arson and have made an arrest. A man has been arrested following an attempt to light a building on fire Sunday evening. Just before 6p.m. Sunday, police responded to Robinson Middle School, located at 1125 SW 14th Street in response...
Water slides coming to pool
It’s been a long-time goal of Holton Parks and Recreation Director Mike Reichle to get a slide or two installed at Holton’s municipal swimming pool, and this summer, Reichle’s hoping to have at least one slide installed before the pool opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend.
Kansas woman accused of domestic battery
ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a woman for an alleged violent crime. On May 3, police arrested 65-year-old Vicki L. Bennett of Atchison in the 1000 Block of South 6th Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. She was jailed on a requested charge for domestic battery,...
Atchison baseball gears up for postseason
Atchison baseball enters the 2024 postseason next week having dominated most of their outings this season with a majority of wins coming in double digits. The Phoenix did have one of their tougher tests of the season with a 10-7 road victory over Eudora last Friday.
Drug task force makes arrest during search of Kansas home
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 5p.m. May 2, the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant at 1520 2nd Avenue W in Horton, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Skylar Pahmahmie of Horton on...
Hiawatha runners cap regular season at Sabetha
The Red Hawk track team has stayed busy this season, as Hiawatha’s competitors continue to sharpen their skills in anticipation of the post season. After the completion of last Thursday’s Sabetha Invitational, the biggest races of the year are all that are left, with the Big 7 League Track Meet set to be hosted by Riverside this Thursday.
BAK local activities being finalized
Although the upcoming visit from more than 700 bicyclists with the 50th-annual Biking Across Kansas (BAK) event to Holton is about a month and a half away, Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce director Ashlee York says plans are being finalized for the Friday, June 14 visit. It’s the fifth time...
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