Fire damages southern Kan. beef packing plant
A south-central Kansas packing plant has been damaged by a fire that started on a conveyor belt.
The Arkansas (ar-KAN'-zuhs) City Traveler reports the smoky blaze at Creekstone Farms Premium Beef was…
September 2013
No one badly injured in fire at Creekstone plant
Most employees at the Creekstone Farms packing plant in Arkansas City have a day off after a fire at the plant.
Only management, shipping and maintenance employees will work at the plant Thursday.
Fi…
Charges filed in fatal Salina bike collision
A 63-year-old Salina man is charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor in the death of a bicycle rider in May.
Saline County prosecutors announced Wednesday they had charged Lewis Grider with reckle…
“Hucksters, Barkers, and Sideshows:” Boot Hill to host talk
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kansas was rife with eccentrics and entrepreneurs, from snake-oil salesmen to the infamous “goat gland doctor.” Now, Dodge City residents can get a taste of…
Hays Woman Pleads Guilty To Social Security, Medicaid Fraud
TOPEKA - A woman from Hays, Kan., has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $104,000 in government funds from Social Security and Medicaid, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.
Earlyne C. Weigel, 5…
Honorary Marshals sworn in
Five residents of Pendleton, Ore. have been sworn in as Special Dodge City Honorary Marshals. The swearing in took place from Sept. 12 to 14 and was attended by retired Dodge City Deputy Marshal and …
Kansas burglar leaves apologetic note
Whoever ransacked a building at a northeast Kansas landfill apparently felt a little remorseful.
KCLY-FM reports an employee discovered the burglary at the Pottawatomie County landfill building near …
Kansas using Facebook to nab parole absconders
Kansas prison officials are turning to Facebook to help find people who skip out on court-mandated parole.
Each Monday, the Department of Corrections will post information about an offender who has f…
Rural Center event to focus on local food systems
The Kansas Rural Center is taking registration for its annual food and farm conference tailored for people interested in farming practices and local food systems.
The conference will be held Nov. 2 a…
Man charged with stealing from police department
A Derby city employee is accused of stealing from the city's police department.
The Sedgwick County District Attorney's office has charged 29-year-old Frank Sneller, of Derby, with 11 counts, includi…