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Resilient Warrior Luncheon to be Held in Iola Saturday

IOLA, Kan. — A Resilient Warrior Luncheon is being held in Iola Saturday from 11:30 AM until 2 PM at the National Guard Armory at 1021 North State. Allen County Undersheriff Nate Jackson said the primary purpose of the event is to bring together... Read More.

McPherson Closes out $500,000 Housing and Street Grant

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission approved the close out Tuesday of a 2022 Community Development Housing Block Grant, which funded rehabilitation of 12 homes in the southern end of McPherson. The $500,000 grant was augmented by an additional $640,000 in local contributions, the... Read More.

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

Speakers to share guidelines for planning and conducting burns, having the necessary tools GARNETT, Kan. — The K-State Research and Extension Frontier District, in partnership with the Anderson County Conservation District will host a prescribed burn school designed to help landowners and producers plan and... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Getting Accurate Results from Pregnancy Checking Your Cows

K-State beef cattle experts explain pregnancy-checking timing, methods and the role of early pregnancy loss  MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pregnancy checking is often circled on the calendar months in advance, but for cattle producers, knowing when to check can be just as important as knowing how.  On... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents have more opportunities to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next month. A two-day Planning & Design Workshop for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, is set for Feb. 3-4. Community... Read More.

Update on New Years Eve Chemical Spill in Garnett

GARNETT, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday while they still haven't determined what the substance was that spilled early the evening of December 31st in Garnett on parts of Maple Street (US 59) south from Park Road and east from Maple on... Read More.

Andale Basketball Splits with Garden Plain in Season Opener

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened 2026 with an in-district showdown with Garden Plain on Friday.  The Garden Plain girls snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 46-39 victory over Andale. The Andale boys extended their winning streak to three with a 52-41... Read More.