Hiawatha Blood Drive Planned For End of January

Roberts Re-appointed Commission Chair For 2012

Leavenworth County River Under KDHE Fist Advisory

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, has issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2012 which includes areas in Leavenworth County.

USD 338 to Discuss Several Executive Session Items

Several key topics will be discussed in executive session with the U.S.D. 338 school board Monday evening.

USD 339 to Evaluate Fall Sports Coaches

Fall sports coaches will be evaluated in Monday evening’s 7:30 meeting of the USD 339 board of education.

Jefferson County Commissioners to Consider Permit for Sand Dredging

The Jefferson County Commissioners will discuss a request for a conditional use permit for an off-river sand dredging operation during their regular weekly meeting Monday afternoon.

California Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Marijuana Possession

A 22 Year old Sonoma, California man could face several months in prison after pleading guilty to an amended charge of felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell Friday in Atchison County Court.

Missouri To Provide Funding To Repair Levees

Forsberg Returns To HCC

Meltdown In Doniphan County Begins Monday

Details Emerge In December DHS Raid

Atchison Man Arrested for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with Child Gets New Charge

A 64 year old Atchison man arrested Wednesday by Atchison police for aggravated indecent liberties with a child gets another count against him.

USD 377 to Discuss 2012-13 School Calendar

Preliminary discussion on establishing the 2012-13 school calendar will be near the top of the items at Monday’s meeting of the USD 377 school board.

Effingham City Council Gives One City Employee Wage Increase

Atchison Man Arrested for Alleged Burgluary and Theft of Rare Coins

A 20 year old Atchison man awaits bond and formal charges for allegedly breaking into a home and stealing several items worth thousands of dollars.

Benedictine College Men’s Basketball Adjust After Loss of Teammate

It was a tough final two months for the community of Atchison, Kansas.

Atchison Man Arrested for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

A 64 year old Atchison man is in jail for alleged unlawful touching of a child under 14.

Benedictine Students Take a Lot Away from Iowa Caucus

The Iowa Caucuses provided a tight race, the end of campaigns, and proof that there’s a long ways to go before a Republican Presidential nominee. Benedictine College political science students were on hand to observe the caucus.

New Atchison County Commissioner Takes Oath, Employees Complain About Wages

Atchison County Second District Commissioner Mike Bodenhausen takes his oath prior to his first County Commission meeting Wednesday.

Atchison City Commission Learns Downtown Traffic Lights Unnecessary

The future of traffic signals along the intersections of 4th through 6th and Kansas Avenue and 4th and Main in Atchison are up in the air.