A 44-year-old Blaine woman was arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Pottawatomie County.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said deputies executed a search warrant Oct. 8 at a residence in the 12000 block of Bucksnort Road near Blaine. Authorities seized methamphetamine and numerous items of drug paraphernalia during the search.

Katrina Taylor was arrested on allegations of aggravated endangering a child, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The sheriff’s office said additional charges could be filed pending laboratory testing of the seized items.
Taylor remained confined in the Pottawatomie County Jail on a $15,000 bond at the time of the report.

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A firefighter was transported to a local hospital for evaluation after a fire Monday night at Feldkamp’s Furniture in Manhattan.

Blue Township Fire District responded at about 7:34 p.m. to the business at 7977 U.S. Highway 24. The fire was contained to a storage area at the back of the building, but smoke spread throughout the structure.

The fire was brought under control by 11 p.m., and emergency crews cleared the scene at about 2 a.m.

A total of 48 personnel and 15 apparatus from six area fire departments responded, along with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and Pottawatomie County EMS.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of the fire.

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WESTMORELAND — County planning officials on Thursday said they plan to make additional changes to proposed regulations for large-scale data centers after reviewing public comments from a recent hearing.

Planning commissioners said they appreciated the detailed feedback from residents, particularly suggestions addressing decommissioning, site restoration, financial assurances, stormwater management, water use and annual compliance reporting.

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An 18-year-old Onaga woman was killed and an Ogden man seriously injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash north of St. Marys.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported at about 6:42 a.m. near Kansas Highway 63 and Doyle Creek Road. A 2011 Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound when it appeared to cross the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound 2003 Honda Civic.

The Impala driver, 23-year-old Bryce Ashlock of Ogden, was taken by ambulance to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka with serious injuries.

The Honda driver, 18-year-old Alyssa Mullins of Onaga, was flown by medical helicopter to Stormont Vail with serious injuries. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.

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One person was killed early Sunday in a UTV crash northeast of Wamego.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported at about 12:50 a.m. near Old Post Road and Genn Road. Law enforcement, EMS and fire crews responded and found the UTV and two occupants.

The driver was not injured. The passenger was ejected from the UTV during the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved pending notification of family members. The crash remains under investigation.

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Pottawatomie County commissioners this week overrode the recommendation of planning and zoning and approved a zoning change from A1, agricultural, to AB, ag-business.

The property, located on McDonald Road in Havensville, is owned by Derek Tollefson. He requested the change to construct an office and equipment storage yard on the property.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Amid a contentious tech infrastructure debate, Judd McCormack said he’s sounding the alarm on AI data centers ahead of his likely term as Pottawatomie County commissioner.

McCormack defeated incumbent Gary Yenzer in the primary election. As no Democratic candidate filed for office, McCormack will be elected unless a write-in candidate mounts a winning challenge.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Beth Day – Pott Co. Times

There was a commonality among most of the 33 speakers at Thursday’s public hearing on draft regulations for data centers in Pottawatomie County — a moratorium is necessary.

The speakers said more information is needed to bolster the regulations, however they also praised the Pott County Planning Commission for the work it had already done.

Approximately 125-150 people attended the hearing, which was at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. The hearing lasted slightly over two hours, just half of what the planning commission had allotted, according to Judd McCormack, commission chair.

To view the full article visit PottCoTimes.com

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After four years away from the Kansas competition, past winner Tim Keane of rural Manhattan returned and claimed the championship of the Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest in both the serious and humorous divisions.

“It’s a sweep for Tim Keane, who won back in 2022,” said poetry contest chair Ron Wilson of the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan. “This is the sixth time in the 16-year history of the contest that the same person won both divisions. We were especially pleased that the finals attracted an audience of 162 people, which is an all-time record in attendance.”

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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Four people have been arrested after authorities say they broke into Oliver Brown Elementary School in Pottawatomie County and caused thousands of dollars in damage.

According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified Saturday around noon of a previously reported break-in at the school.

Investigators determined four individuals unlawfully entered the school and caused more than $3,000 in damage to school property. Detectives identified all four suspects, who were arrested Monday and Tuesday.

Authorities arrested 18-year-old Lane Mathies of St. George on suspicion of burglary, felony criminal damage to property, criminal trespass and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He was released after posting a $15,000 bond.

Also arrested were 19-year-old Gabriel Summerlin of Manhattan and 18-year-old Kody Kemp II of Ogden on the same charges. Both remained confined in the Pottawatomie County Jail on $15,000 bonds.

A 16-year-old Manhattan boy was also taken into custody on suspicion of burglary, felony criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. He was turned over to juvenile intake, and his name was not released because of his age.

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