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A 16-year-old Hiawatha teen was killed in an early morning crash Sunday and three other teenagers remain hospitalized in serious to critical conditions.
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A vehicle said by authorities to have been traveling at a high rate of speed on a side road off U.S. Highway 36 crashed into a ditch on early Sunday morning, killing one of the five teenage occupants, all of whom are from Hiawatha.
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Weather conditions are rapidly deteriorating this morning and the Brown County Sheriff is issuing a travel advisory.
After a full day of testimony in a preliminary hearing in Brown County District Court Wednesday, a 28-year-old Hiawatha woman has been bound over for arraignment on charges of murder in the first degree.
TOPEKA — Chief Justice Marla Luckert reappointed four members to the Kansas Judicial Council.
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Memorial Day is a time to remember veterans who have passed away and also reflect on their services to our country.
As always on a journey for history and more! The weekend proved to be exceptional in all regards! A tremendous thank you to all the people who donated to the 2023 GBMF event thank you for your generosity and for helping each foundation to reach its goals. The encounters from the weekend incl…
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The Brown County Historical Society is sponsoring a Windmill Lane Flea Market on June 9-10 and hopes to make this an annual event.
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The Hiawatha School Board met in special session Tuesday morning and following an Executive Session voted to hire Ben Kettler as the new high school Athletic Director/Vice Principal.
The Hiawatha City Commission met on Monday evening, with Acting City Clerk Megan Green presenting the winner of the recent poll to select the City's new logo.
The Hiawatha City Commission held a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on Monday evening, considering ordering three properties in town to be repaired or removed by June 12.
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At last Monday’s meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission, Dave Anderson of The Anderson Group, LLC was present to discuss a proposed development contract intended to built a system of duplexes on two acres of land belonging to the city west of Bruning Park.
The Hiawatha City Commission met last Monday, with the group making a pair of decisions that will begin to address the housing crisis in town.
At their final meeting in the month of March, the Horton City Commission returned to a previous discussion of the city airport, coming to a unanimous decision to close the facility permanently, contingent upon any regulations that would prohibit the action.
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- A risk calculator used to predict cardiovascular disease also may help predict a person's poor cognitive function, new research suggests.
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check.
A group of technology leaders and scientists, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, warned Tuesday against the risks posed by AI, comparing its potential impact to nuclear war.
It has never been easier to open a bank account, especially with the spread of online services, but there has also never been so much choice about where to put your money. If you’re overwhelmed by your banking options, think about your ability to shape social change with your money. Now is a great time...
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Black men die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men. They also shoulder the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease around the world.
The Brown County Commission met last Monday, and the group was presented with budget requests from various entities around the county.
The following are excerpts of action items from the May 1, 2023 minutes of the Brown County Commission.
The following were action items at the April 24 meeting of the Brown County Commissioners. Full minutes can be found on the county website at brcoks.org.
The following are taken from Hiawatha Police incident logs and do not include miscellaneous, follow-up or warrant serving reports:
The Brown County Commissioners met in regular session April 3.
The following are taken from the Hiawatha Police Department media incident logs from April 30-May 13.
Hiawatha Municipal Court actions for the month of May 2023, Ted Collins, Judge. Fines listed (except seatbelt violations) are in addition to court costs of $100.00 on each case.
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