Dale extends contract for school superintendent

Dale’s Board of Education has voted to extend the contract of its superintendent by a year beginning in July of 2023 and members also hired two new people. The board held a special meeting Dec.12 rather than on Dec. 5 due to illness of some members.

Bench warrant issued for sex suspect

A bench warrant of more than a half-million dollars has been issued for the arrest of a Shawnee man facing over 30 charges of sex-related crimes with minors. A total of 34 felony charges were formally filed in Pottawatomie County District Court on Dec. 15 against Danny Ray Weeks, Jr., 52.

Hearings scheduled in harboring case

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for the mother and sister who are charged with harboring a fugitive from justice. Kara Vancuren, 34, of Prague, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court July 29 with harboring a fugitive from justice.

Bench warrant issued for Meeker man

A bench warrant has been issued for a Meeker man in a new case who already is awaiting a February jury trial on a sexual abuse charge with a child under 12.

Hearing continued for Sparks man

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for a Sparks man faces three felony counts following his arrest by Lincoln County deputies.