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JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Halstead Native Serves His Country In The Navy
Today, we salute Lt. Cmdr. Michael Flanigan. Michael, a native of Halstead, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Michael graduated from Halstead High School in 2005. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2010. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Halstead. Michael said, ““Growing up, I learned that if you want something, you have to work hard for it.” Michael joined the Navy 14 years ago. Today, he serves as a pilot and maintenance officer for the squadron, flying an EA-18G Growler – a carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft and the cornerstone of the naval Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) mission. Thank you for making Halstead proud Michael and THANK YOU for your service.
K9 helps arrest Kansas woman for alleged drug possession
OSAGE COUNTY –Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple allegations after a traffic stop. Just after 11a.m. August 25, a sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of East 137th Street in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.
Enrollment up as new school year underway at Sacred Heart School
Enrollment is trending up at Sacred Heart School. That’s according to principal Curtis Simons, a recent guest on KVOE’s Newsmaker 2 Segment. Simons says a reason for the uptick in enrollment is a combination of things. Sacred Heart’s school year began on Aug. 15 with Simons in his...
Starting options abound on Kansas State football's first official depth chart of 2024
MANHATTAN — Until now, we could only speculate on how Kansas State football's depth chart would look heading into the 2024 season. But coach Chris Klieman provided some clarity on Monday, as the Wildcats released their first official two-deep with the opener scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. ...
Meet the Augusta Recreation Commission Director
After passing a vote to approve a Recreation Commission in May 2023, the Robinson Community Wellness & Resource Center is turning into the Augusta Recreation Center. The vote passed by 82.62% with 751 of the votes being a “yes”, and 158 being “no”. All resources currently located at the facility will remain there with the Recreation Commission being a new member of the already existing building. This summer the Augusta Recreation Commission Board of Directors hired a director for the commission, Klinton Warner.
Blue Dragon Football Home Game Themes Announced
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The Blue Dragon Athletic Department has released its home game themes for the 2024 Blue Dragon football season. Blue Dragon football, the 2020/21 NJCAA Division I national champion, is set to host six home games this fall, including a 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 kickoff against the 2021 NJCAA national champion New Mexico Military Institute.
Central Kansas to See Scattered Storms and High Winds Today
Wichita, KS – Residents across central and northeast Kansas should prepare for a day of extreme weather as temperatures soar into the mid-90s, followed by potentially severe storms this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Wichita warns of scattered thunderstorms capable of producing winds up to 60 mph and small hail, especially after 3 p.m. today.
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 27
Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NAME: Benoit,Marcell DejonREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended. NAME: Davis,Sevijon TauriceREQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation.
92-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Kansas driveway
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas woman died from injuries in an accident in the driveway of a home near the intersection of 96th Terrace and Foster in Overland Park just after 9:30a.m. Monday. According to Police Captain Keith Hurska, a cehicle backing out of the garage struck a 92-year-old woman...
Police chase goes through Forbes National Guard Base, ends in blaze
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Monday, a high-speed pursuit ended with a Topeka man in custody and a car in a blaze. At 2:15 a.m., police officers with the Topeka Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 21st Street and South Kansas Avenue. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, the driver took […]
Driver hurt after car crashes into Emporia apartment building
One person has been taken to Newman Regional Health after a crash in Emporia early Tuesday. The crash was reported at the Prairie Sage apartment complex, 302 East 12th, just after 6 am. Emporia Fire says this was a single-vehicle wreck as a vehicle went into an apartment complex. The driver was taken to Newman Regional Health with non-life-threatening injuries. It’s unclear if the man was suffering some sort of medical condition at the time of the wreck.
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