HASKELL COUNTY – The Haskell County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing woman and her two daughters from Haskell County. The whereabouts of 23-year-old Martha Unger, and her daughters Madilynn Grace Unger, 2, and Haylie Faith Unger, 1, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate them. They were reported missing from their home in rural Haskell County today just before 7 p.m. It is believed Martha is driving a 2015 white Ford Explorer bearing Kansas tag 301RJY. Martha is a white female, approximately 5 foot...
Southwest Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Phan, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined our outstanding team of medical professionals. Dr. Phan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the community, and we are thrilled to have him on board. Dr. Phan’s journey into medicine was inspired by a calling he felt as a high school student in Washington State. Reflecting on his path, he shared, “For years, I wanted to serve God but didn’t know exactly which career would fit. Then one day in Sunday school, I heard about missionary doctors and it suddenly...
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans call home.” With today’s announcement, more than $260 million has been invested to support the 179 projects selected in the Cost Share Program since it began in the fall of...
A two vehivle injury accident occurred Friday afternoon at 1:15pm on US Highway 56 , approximately 4 of miles west of Elkhart, KS in Texas County, OK.
A 2015 Nissan Versa being driven by Jeramyah Spurlock age 18, of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, was westbound on US-56, while a 2005 Peterbilt driven by Clayton Parks age 60, of Manter, KS was eastbound on US-56. Spurlock crossed the centerline for an unknown reason sideswiping the semi. After Spurlock struck Parks, the Nissan departed the roadway to the right rolling one and a quarter times coming to rest on the passenger side. The Peterbilt departed the roadway to the left and came to a complete stop after the collision. Spurlock was pinned for approximately 30 minutes until Morton County Fire Department could extricate the him using the Hurst tools. He was transported by Morton County EMS to Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, KS, then transferred by Med-Flight to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was admitted in stable condition with leg and arm injuries on the left side.