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Gov. Kelly ceremonially signs tax cuts package in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY— On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1 in Hiawatha and Holton. The bill provides responsible tax cuts for all Kansans without threatening the state’s long-term fiscal health, according to a media release from her office. “This tax cuts package provides meaningful relief for...
Sheriff: Kansas felon jailed after drug bust at home
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new allegations after a drug bust at a Kansas home. Just before 8:30p.m. June 26, a search warrant was conducted by the Brown County Sheriffs Office Drug Task Force at 315 W. 12th Street in Horton, according to Sheriff John Merchant.
Traffic stop leads to drug and warrant arrests
A Hiawatha man and Huron woman were arrested on U.S. Highway 73 on Monday evening, according to a report by Brown County Sheriff John Merchant. According to the report, a Brown County detective initiated a traffic stop at 11:10 p.m. in the vicinity of 210th on U.S. Highway 73 due to expired registration. After an investigation, it was found that driver Daniel Jennings, 50, of Hiawatha was suspended and that vehicle passenger Tara Hamilton, 37, of Huron “had an outstanding $500 C/S FTA Warrant out of Atchison.”
Pyle: Kelly to hold ceremonial signings in Brown and Jackson counties
(KNZA)--Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will visit Brown County Tuesday, holding a ceremonial signing in Hiawatha prior to doing the same in Jackson County, in the City of Holton. That word is delivered in an announcement from State Senator Dennis Pyle, with the rural Hiawatha Republican, in the release, saying the ceremonial signing is for Senate Bill 1, the billion dollar tax relief package passed during the Kansas Legislature's June 18 one day special session.
Stover arraignment postponed
(KNZA)--The arraignment for a Hiawatha man facing multiple sex and drug charges has been pushed back again. Jeremy Stover had been scheduled to be enter a plea Monday in Brown County District Court, but his attorney requested a continuance. The arraignment was rescheduled for September 23. Stover is charged with...
Children placed into protective custody after Kan. drug bust
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations. Just before 4:30p.m. June 22, Brown County and the Kansas Department for Children and Familes went to a residence in Morrill on a welfare check, according to Sheriff John Merchant. Upon conclusion of the interaction, Alicia Jennings, 33...
Kansas woman jailed for skipping court appearance
BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement in Brown County are investigating a suspect for skipping court. On June 22, deputies arrested 33-year-old Latisha Campbell of Hiawatha on a Brown County Failure to Appear Warrant, according to Sheriff John Merchant. She remains in custody, according to online jail records.
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