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Sheriff: Kansas couple caught transporting fentanyl pills
MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple drug allegations. On May 7, Sheriff's Deputies on patrol in Independence, Kansas, spotted a suspect's black Jeep parked near the Main Street overpass, close to the railroad tracks, according to Sheriff Ron Wade. The vehicle was connected to...
Town Of Copan In Washington County Under Mandatory Boil Order
The Town of Copan in Washington County is under a mandatory boil order. The Copan Fire Department shared the news on social media citing Mayor Pete Elkins. It's unclear what caused the mandatory boil order. Washington County Emergency Management confirmed the boil order. This is a developing story. Refresh this...
Kansas man dies after motorcycle struck a culvert
MONTGOMERY COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just before 8p.m. Saturday in Montgomery County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Suzuki motorcycle driven by Charles M. Morris, 50, Coffeyville, was eastbound on U.S. 166 at County Road 5900. The motorcycle left the roadway to the right and...
Independence police execute eviction notice, man barricades himself inside
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - On the morning of May 9, 2024, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office executed a court order to evict a man from his residence in Independence, Kansas.
'I Can Make Memories Somewhere Else': Barnsdall Family Gathers Keepsakes From Rubble Of Longtime Home
A Barnsdall family is cleaning up what's left of their home after a tornado destroyed it. They said although the journey has been difficult, they're glad to have each other. When the sirens went off Monday night, Sydney McKee and her mom grabbed a mattress pad and locked themselves in their bathroom with all of their pets.
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April 1 to May 22 Gentle Yoga with Lesta at Elder Care are Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. from April 1 - May 22. Cost is $5 per class or $80 for all classes. This 8-week session includes gentle stretching, core strengthening, and breathing techniques. Lesta will guide you through each movement, emphasizing endurance, postural correction, and coordinated balance. Suitable for all levels. The cost is $5 per class, or $80 for the 8 weeks. Five...
'People Are Still Hurting': Volunteers Helping Clean Up Bartlesville Tornado Damage
After devastating tornadoes, volunteers from near and far helped out with the clean-up efforts in Green Country. There were trees everywhere in Bartlesville, but thanks to the help of some good Samaritans, many yards in town would soon look like new. "It wasn't as bad as it could have been,"...
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