Police respond to home invasion type crime
Vernon Police are investigating a home invasion type crime that occurred at around 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, around Brewer and College drives. Vernon Police Lt. Mickey Allen said that officers were called to an apartment off Brewer Drive and the officers were told by the reporting party that a male subject entered the apartment…
Read MoreWilbarger County jail administrator arrested
The Wilbarger County Sherriff’s Office jail administrator was served an arrest warrant Tuesday, June 27, on a charge of theft $30,000 to $150,000. Jessica Leann Kuehn, 34, of Quanah, was taken into custody at the Wilbarger County Courthouse upon the issuance of a warrant of arrest and detention signed by Precinct 2 Justice of the…
Read MoreOklaunion man dies in single vehicle wreck
An Oklaunion man was killed in a single vehicle wreck Monday afternoon on County Road 117, 3.7 miles north of Oklaunion. The Texas Department of Safety was notified of the incident at 4:40 p.m., according to a news release issued late Wednesday. First responders from the Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office and Vernon Fire Department were…
Read MoreCollision on U.S. 283 claims life of Chillicothe man
A Chillicothe man died following a two-vehicle collision reported at 6:20 a.m., June 20, on U.S. 283 at FM 91. The deceased was identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety in a news release Wednesday afternoon as Carlos Jose Ayala, 52, of Chillicothe. The driver of the second vehicle was identified as Cherokee Lynne…
Read MoreBurglary Suspect Arrested
Beginning Jan. 23 a series of residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries were reported in Vernon. Vernon Police Department detectives began investigating these crimes and were able to develop several leads. Detectives put in some long days and brought several of these cases to a conclusion. On Feb. 16 Vernon Police arrested Cody Hagerman, 31, of…
Read MoreVernon Lions Basketball Win Bi-District Championship to Advance in Playoffs
The Vernon Lions basketball team, coaches and support personnel are pictured with the Bi-District trophy Feb. 21 following their 56-48 win against Early High School. Following the Vernon Lions win against the Early Longhorns Feb. 21 to claim the Bi-District Championship, the Lions advance to the Area playoff and will face the Brady Bulldogs at…
Read MoreHouse Fire on Texas Street
Vehicle destroyed by fire
Grass fire chars fields between Eagle Street and U.S. 183
Red Kettle bell ringers needed
Salvation Army Wilbarger County is looking for bell ringers. You can help the Salvation Army this year by bell ringing for the Red Kettle season. Dates for ringing will be Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. United Supermarket has a Kettle set up through Dec. 23. Walmart Kettles will begin on Monday, Nov.…
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