TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/.Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes law enforcement agencies to seize and forfeit property and cash that was obtained with proceeds from, or used to facilitate, certain criminal activity.
In less than a week, the Ottawa Farmers Market opens for the season.The market opens May 1 with local producers selling locally grown items, including produce, meat, baked goods, plants and flowers.The market, which is open from 4-6 p.m.
Local law enforcement agencies are encouraging Franklin County residents to get rid of their old and unwanted prescription medications on Saturday as part of the DEA’s National Prescription Take Back Day.In Franklin County, unused prescription medications can be disposed of at two locations from 10 a.m.
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Photos from Wellsville High School's 2024 prom on April 13.
An investigation continues into a pursuit last week that started in Franklin County and involved shots fired at law enforcement officers and a manhunt before two men were taken into custody.On Monday, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office officials released an update regarding the April 9 incident on Interstate 35.
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.
Neosho County Community College President Dr.
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.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from April 12-13.