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Officer-Involved Shooting in Northern Kansas
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Minneapolis, KS. 46-year-old Artemis Thor Peck of Minneapolis was shot after police responded to reports of gunshots Saturday morning around 8:30am in Markley Grove Park near the Minneapolis swimming pool. Deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Minneapolis Police Department heard more shots after arriving on the scene. Peck then ran out of his nearby residence and fired at law enforcement. Officer returned fire, striking Peck multiple times. Peck was taken to a Salina hospital, where he underwent surgery for his wounds. He was then taken to a Wichita hospital for further treatment. Peck is expected to survive his injuries.
Washunga Days Car, Truck And Bike Award Winners
Mort and Shirlee Griggs of Abilene organized another successful Washunga Days Car, Truck and Bike show held at Council Grove Jr/ Sr High School on Saturday.There were entries for 50 cars, 2 motorcycles and 7 pedal cars. With the announcement of the winners, the Griggs’ apologize for any misspelled or ...
CCARE trap date set for July 15
The CCARE, Trap-Neuter-Return committee is dedicated to improving the lives of feral and community cats within Clay Center. They achieve this by going into areas where they received leads through their hot-line number (785) 630-5656. They then canvass neighbors and let them know when the next trap day will be.
Officer Involved Shooting in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis man is expected to survive after being shot by police multiple times Saturday morning. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, at approximately 8:20 a.m. the Minneapolis Swimming Pool Manager heard three gunshots at Markley Grove Park in Minneapolis and called 911. At approximately 8:25 a.m., the Ottawa...
Fay A. Sechtem
Fay Ann Sechtem, age 85, entered into rest on June 18, 2024, at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas. She was born on February 3, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ernest and Olga (Hansen) Thomas. Fay was a graduate of Russell High School, Russell, Kansas, Class of 1957. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at Kearney State College in 1972.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Ottawa County
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Kansas, on Saturday June 22nd. At approximately 8:20 am, on Saturday, June 22nd, the Minneapolis Swimming Pool Manager heard three gunshots at Markley Grove Park in Minneapolis, and called 911. At approximately 8:25 am, the...
USD 428 menu
Each weekday, Monday through Friday, USD 428 Food Service will provide meals for all children 18 years of age and younger in the gyms at participating elementary school locations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children will be provided with a to-go lunch and a breakfast pack for the next morning.
Fireworks Sales Begin on July 1 in Concordia
Fireworks can be legally sold and discharged in the City of Concordia, beginning at 6 am on Monday, July 1st. Concordia City Manager Amy Lange says city ordinances state fireworks may only be set off, discharged or exploded during the time when fireworks are permitted to be sold in the city limits.
Claryce Anderson
CLAY CENTER, Kan.-- Claryce Darlene (Punky) Anderson, 88, of Clay Center, passed away on June 15, 2024. Mrs. Anderson was born on Oct. 19, 1935, in Leonardville, to Elizabeth (Wagonrodt) and Laurence Webber. She graduated from Leonardville High School and worked at The Manhattan Mercury.
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