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UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder

3 years ago By News Staff

TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.

Boil Water Advisory issued for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1, Phillips County

3 years ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system located in Phillips County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

U.S. 36 project to start soon in Phillipsburg

3 years ago By News Staff

A reconstruction project on a portion of U.S. 36 in Phillipsburg was expected to begin Wednesday, June 21.

Former Stockton man loses life in one-vehicle accident

3 years ago By Bart Hamilton

A Kansas man, who spent most of his teen years growing up in and around Stockton, died on Tuesday, June 13, following a one-vehicle accident in Cowley County. Charles Raymond Velz of Winfield, 50, was eastbound on U160 at milepost 316, at 9:25 a.m.

CHARLES VELZ, left, enjoying a happy time with his wife, Leah, right, and their one-year-old daughter, Lainey, center.

Flag presentation held at SVM

3 years ago By News Staff

It was more than fitting that four Stockton VFW Post 8873 veterans held a United States Flag presentation for the residents at Solomon Valley Manor on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14th.

VETERANS ED THAYER AND JOHN BERKLEY show how to fold the flag at the presentation held at the Solomon Valley Manor on Flag Day, June 14th. (Courtesy Photo)

Matt Whitney meets with county commissioners

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

Matt Whitney met with the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, June 13th, to talk about concerns and ask questions of the commissioners.

It’s the Millers!

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

While most of the area has been enjoying cool evenings and some late-night thunderstorms, this is also why we have seen an abundance of Miller moths this May and June.

UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder

3 years ago By News Staff

TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and public officials.

Letters containing suspicious white powder being investigated across Kansas

3 years ago By News Staff

TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments have responded today...

New state task force announced major fentanyl seizure

3 years ago By News Staff

SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announced that their newly formed task force, the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made its first significant seizure of fentanyl pills.