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Hiawatha man convicted of felony breach of privacy
A Hiawatha man was convicted in the Brown County District Court on Monday, June 9 for a breach of privacy, according to a press release by Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill.
Hiawatha man denied probation, sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement officer
A Hiawatha man was sentenced to prison in the Brown County District Court on Monday, June 9 for charges involving assaulting a law enforcement officer and fleeing from law enforcement, according to a press release by Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill.
Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs Sacramento June 11 — Historic Journey Revived Across Eight States
SACRAMENTO, CA – June 5, 2025 — Riders, history buffs, and communities along the historic Pony Express Trail are preparing for the 2025 National Pony Express Re-Ride, California Pony Express President Rich Tatman will open the event at 1:15 PM and the first rider departs Wednesday, June 11 from Old Sacramento at 2:00 PM PDT. This year’s journey will span over 1,900 miles and continue 24/7 on horseback, following the original mail route to St. Joseph, Missouri, with arrival expected at 7:30 PM CDT on Saturday, June 21 at the steps of the Patee House.
Kansas Secretary of State Schwab swears in Kansas Boys State Mayors
June 3, 2025 — Ten delegates at the 2025 American Legion Boys State of Kansas have been elected mayor of their respective Kansas Boys State city. They were sworn in during a ceremony on June 2 by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who was a 1989 Kansas Boys State delegate from Great Bend High School.
Hiawatha native named as Air Force commander
The 90th Munitions Squadron at F.E. Warran Air Force Base located in Cheyenne, WY welcomed its new commander, who is originally from the Hiawatha area.
Interlocal 615 meets on June 4
The Board of Education of the Brown County Kansas Special Education Interlocal #615 held a regular June Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2025 at the Special Education Annex in Hiawatha.
Three arrested in Hiawatha for drug and child endangerment charges
Three Hiawatha residents were arrested for multiple charges, including for drugs and child endangerment, according to a report by Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.
Amberwell Hiawatha Foundation to Host 24th Annual Golf Tournament – Registration is open!
HIAWATHA, KS — The Amberwell Hiawatha Foundation invites community members and golf enthusiasts to participate in its 24th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 14, at the Hiawatha Country Club. The event will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start and offers a fun, competitive day on the course—while supporting the advancement of local healthcare.