CHERRYVALE, Kan. — Local students in southeast Kansas are gearing up for the Special Olympics. For the past 20 years, the Tri-County Interlocal #607 has teamed up with Cherryvale teacher Sarah Wilson for the Tri-County Victory Games. It gives students with special needs a platform to enjoy themselves. This year's event was moved indoors because []
Montgomery County school officials and students Friday spoke to the transformative nature of Governor Shapiro's education funding proposal, which would provide much-needed cash infusions to underfunded Montgomery County school districts.
Greenfield, OH – In a gesture of community support and service, the Greenfield Police Department has announced a special initiative aimed at assisting senior citizens and disabled veterans with their lawn care needs. Beginning the first week of May and continuing through the end of September 2024, the department will provide free bi-weekly lawn care […]
Over 40 police and fire departments in Lake County underwent a major 911 technology overhaul and consolidation that officials say improves public safety in the county. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they worked with the Lake County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) and Crowe LLP in 2019 to start the upgrade process of critical technology […]
Montgomery County Public Schools has increased security at several schools in the district after police arrested an 18-year-old student who was threatening to carry out a school shooting.Police say Andrea Ye, whose preferred name is Alex, was arrested and charged in connection with plans to commit a school shooting at Wootton High School in Rockville.Police say Ye was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 17 following a joint investigation by Montgomery County police and FBI agents with the...
I’m always on the lookout for Buffalo Games puzzles that feature Buffalo-related imagery. The Buffalo-based puzzle company produces fantastic jigsaw puzzles, which showcase the works of famous artists, nature, travel, []
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted after she damaged the lobby of the Island Lake Police Department Tuesday morning. The Island Lake Police Department released a minute-long video of the incident late Tuesday morning. A woman wearing a light-colored jacket, dark pants and flip-flops entered the lobby of the police […]
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City Police Department (JCPD) has a new chief of police Tuesday following the sudden departure of Chief John Lamb. Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel says Kirt Nichols will serve as the new chief of police for the JCPD as of April 23. He has more than 30 years of []
The Metropolitan Police Department has lost more than 1,400 D.C. officers since the Democrat-controlled district passed a controversial law in 2022.
Civilian oversight board is excluded from reviewing report on civil rights violations.
University of Iowa fifth-year student and lifelong Iowa City resident Jake Greenlee knew that he wanted to make music a significant part of his life since high school. “Being in Jazz Band, a lot of my friends made me realize that band meant a lot more to me than I thought,” Greenlee said. Five years
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Central City Police Department shared a message about airsoft guns after a recent incident at a business. Police said they were sent to Holly J's Bar and Grill about someone in a vehicle with an AR-15-style rifle. Police said they quickly determined it was not a real gun, but an []