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One arrested after alleged active shooter threat in NE Kansas
HORTON (KSNT) – An individual was arrested after police responded to reports of an active shooter threat at the Kickapoo Nation School in Powhattan on Wednesday. According to the Kickapoo Tribal Police Department, officers were called to the school at 8:36 a.m. for a report of a potential active shooter. Officers quickly found and apprehended […]
Kansas felon accused of new drug violations
JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects including a Kansas felon on drug allegations. Just after 8:30a.m. August 25, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in rural Jackson on a Mazda pickup truck for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The vehicle occupants were identified as Timothy Charles Krogman, 66, and William Joseph Stewart, 70, both of Sabetha.
Kansas adopts ‘Good Samaritan’ law for drug crimes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Kelly held a ceremonial signing of the Good Samaritan law passed this year to protect Kansans from prosecution if they call 911 for an overdose. Inside the Capitol, a large Vietnam Wall-inspired memorial recognizes over 6,000 names of Americans who have died from Fentanyl. Advocates like Amber Saale-Burger, who lost four […]
Hometown Heroes: Hiawatha Police Department
The Hiawatha Police Department is located at 413 Oregon Street in the Law Enforcement Center. The Department consists of 10 full time certified officers. Also, within the organization, there is a School Resource Officer, a Detective, and a Captain who oversees patrol functions. Additionally, there is an Administrative Supervisor of Department Operation and a Municipal Court Clerk.
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