Courtesy Photo | Chase Co. Sheriff’s Office
This aerial view taken with a drone camera shows the positioning of the bus and semi following the accident. After impact, the semi left the highway, went through trees, nearly hitting the Cooper and Jana Bollman home. The bus was turning into the Bollman’s driveway when the collision occurred.
Russ Pankonin | For The Imperial Republican
This year, the Imperial Republican staff selected the Kevin German murder trial as the number one story of 2022. Above, German enters the courtroom with Chase County deputies during his trial in August. German was found guilty of 2nd degree murder, kidnapping and false imprisonment.
Staff’s 2022 top stories reflect tragedy, heartbreak
Most of the news events chosen as the top stories covered by The Imperial Republican in 2022 represent tragedy, heartbreak and loss.