Isolated thunderstorms will give way to potential winter storms by mid-week

The weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday is going to be a bit bumpy. Thunderstorms remain possible Tuesday as rain is expected most, if not all day. Strong or potentially severe thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon are possible, with lightning, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and small hail being the main hazard. However the National Weather [...]

By |2023-02-14T08:19:57-06:00February 14th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Isolated thunderstorms will give way to potential winter storms by mid-week

Wamego woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Jackson County

A Wamego woman was among three arrested on drug charges this past weekend in Jackson County. The Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Patricia Nichols was pulled over Saturday in the southbound lanes of Hwy 75. Officers found what was believed to be cocaine, methamphetamine, two 9 millimeter handguns in addition to other drug paraphernalia. Nichols was [...]

By |2023-02-08T08:50:27-06:00February 8th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Wamego woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession in Jackson County

KBI identifies Wamego man found dead Sunday

Authorities have identified a man found dead at a Wamego home over the weekend as 47-year-old Justin Meyer. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, who is leading an investigation into Meyer’s death, there is no evidence suggesting foul play. Investigators are awaiting results of the final autopsy. Meyer was found dead Sunday at home [...]

By |2023-02-01T17:59:04-06:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on KBI identifies Wamego man found dead Sunday

Former Wamego superintendent passes away

Former Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Norris Wika has died. An online obituary says Wika died Jan. 26 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka at the age of 81, following a battle with lewy body dementia. Wika was hired to lead Wamego Schools in 1982 and oversaw a bond issue passed to build Wamego Middle School [...]

By |2023-02-01T08:46:50-06:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Former Wamego superintendent passes away

Wamego man injured after rolling vehicle on I-70

A Wamego man was injured Monday evening in a crash on Interstate 70 in Shawnee County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 24-year-old Hunter Dodge was eastbound near mile marker 356, just before 7 p.m. when he lost consciousness and rolled his vehicle, striking the barrier wall. The vehicle continued to roll onto the right shoulder [...]

By |2023-01-31T07:29:34-06:00January 31st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Wamego man injured after rolling vehicle on I-70

KBI investigating suspicious death of Wamego man

A Wamego man was found dead in a home Sunday afternoon and authorities are now investigating his death as suspicious. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says it’s working with the Wamego Police Department and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office to positively identify the man. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. Wamego Police responded to a 911 [...]

By |2023-01-30T14:49:56-06:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on KBI investigating suspicious death of Wamego man

Wamego man arrested following investigation into illegal drug activity

Pottawatomie County authorities have arrested a Wamego man on a number of drug charges. According to Sheriff Shane Jager, deputies executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in the 3600 block of Apel Road, charging 47-year-old Michael Duane Johnson with cultivation of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a firearm, as well as possession of marijuana, [...]

By |2023-01-13T14:39:56-06:00January 13th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Wamego man arrested following investigation into illegal drug activity

Inaugural 15 Under 40 Class chosen by Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce

There’s no shortage of young professionals in Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary Counties. But the Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce took on the challenge of choosing 15 professionals to recognize for making a difference in their communities.  They must first be nominated to be considered for the recognition; be at least 18 but [...]

2022 Mid-Term Election Results

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By |2022-11-08T17:42:41-06:00November 8th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on 2022 Mid-Term Election Results

Kansas Honor Flight returns to packed house at Wamego High School

Wamego High School was full of excitement late Thursday evening. The community packed the gymnasium awaiting the return of 25 veterans and their student guardians after a whirlwind tour of the nation’s capital. At 9 p.m. flashing lights of police vehicles approached the high school, followed by a line of Veteran Bikers, and finally the tour [...]

By |2022-10-25T11:53:56-05:00October 25th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Kansas Honor Flight returns to packed house at Wamego High School
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