Mayetta News

In a sport geared toward young athletes with fresh legs, 56-year-old Terry Miller continues to jump upwards of 10 feet on the pole vault.

A couple of years ago, 84-year-old Eldon Ray found himself in trouble with a state regulatory board that fined him $500 after he oversaw construction of a rural church.

In a sport geared toward young athletes with fresh legs, 56-year-old Terry Miller continues to jump upwards of 10 feet on the pole vault.

A couple of years ago, 84-year-old Eldon Ray was fined $500 by a state regulatory board after he oversaw construction of a rural church.

When he turned 48, Terry Miller jumped back into pole vaulting. That was eight years ago, and now at 56, he is ranked sixth in the nation for pole vaulting in the 55 to 59 age group by www.masterstrack.com . ...

A man was taken to the Jackson County Jail after a domestic disturbance and a brief standoff with authorities Wednesday night at a residence near Mayetta.

About 8:00 p.m. Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a residence on S Road, Mayetta.

Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta will host the United States Modified Touring Series in a special appearance tonight.

Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta will host the Don Garst Memorial Race on Saturday, with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30. Saturday's event honors the life of the first-ever flagman at Thunderhill.

“The lightening blew our cell phones out and the light in the bathroom. She came out of the bathroom and just collapsed.”

Lance Wishkeno says his 15-year-old daughter Felicity Wishkeno was showering in their home at 1536 NW Valencia road when lightning hit the side of their home. via WIBW-TV Topeka

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has arrested three Holton men in connection with March burglaries and thefts at the Holton Country Club. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“We can do a casino, which we're obviously doing this week, then we can turn around and do one of those huge Baptist churches down in Texas the following week.”

DIAMOND RIO IN CONCERT When: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Great Lakes Ballroom, Prairie Band Casino & Resort, 12305 150th Road, Mayetta, about 15 minutes north of Topeka on US-75 How much: $30 in advance or ... via Topeka Capital-Journal

Firefighters from throughout Kansas are attending the 120th annual Kansas State Firefighters Association Conference at the Prairie Band Casino and Resort Convention Center near Mayetta. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“These are tried and true favorites”

Delicate finger sandwiches, tea, scrumptious desserts and exhibits are all part of this year's Sumptuous Settings, a benefit for Meals on Wheels. via Topeka Capital-Journal

The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta will kick off its 2008 racing season Saturday with the Ultimate Late Model Shootout. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

At the Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Mayetta, Kansas, heavyweight Cisse Salif got back on track with first round knockout over Clinton Boldridge. via SecondsOut.com

“I'm writing a majority of the songs for this album”

One generation knows him as the guy who had everyone line-dancing in 1992 to his "Achy Breaky Heart," while the next thinks he is Hannah Montana's dad. via Topeka Capital-Journal

Michael L. Martin, Topeka, 25 -- Ora M. Hudnall, Topeka, 20 Shawn D. Stovall, Topeka, 25 -- Kate E. Wold, Topeka, 26 Thaddaeus J. Gassie, Topeka, 24 -- Samantha S. Cooper, Topeka, 21 John H. Levier, Mayetta, 32 ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

The man killed in a two-vehicle crash outside of Tonganoxie was identified this morning as William Washington Jr. via KansasCity.com