Jennifer McDaniel

Jennifer McDaniel

Sheriff discusses I-35 incident with Franklin County commissioners

Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards provided some insight to Franklin County commissioners last week a day after the sheriff’s office was involved in a pursuit on Interstate 35.The incident, which started in Franklin County, eventually led to shots fired by a suspect and a manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies before two men were in custody.

OHS students among 2024 Career, Technical Education Scholars honored by state board members

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education announced last week that 92 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting on April 9.The Kansas CTE Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school.