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Moran Man, One Time Candidate for Governor, Arrested after Allen County Courthouse Disturbance

Thursday, September 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A Moran man who has been a frequent critic of local government was arrested Wednesday after a disturbance at the Allen County Courthouse.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, George A. “Arlyn” Briggs, 68, had been inside the courthouse Wednesday... Read More.

New Partnership with KU Allows McPherson College Students to Work toward Nursing Degree

Thursday, September 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new partnership with the University of Kansas School of Nursing will make it possible for McPherson College students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, with courses beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The collaboration strengthens McPherson College’s... Read More.

Barton County Deputies Investigate Fatal Hit and Run as Possible Homicide

Thursday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal hit and run Wednesday night as a possible homicide.Deputies responded at 6:42 PM to the 100 block of Chisholm Trail, just outside the southeast corner of the Great Bend City limits. First... Read More.

Newton City Commission Adopts City Building Code Updates

Wednesday, September 10

NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission has adopted updates to the City’s building codes to bring them up-to-date and more closely match the City of Wichita, where most Newton contractors also do business.The updates included the 2024 editions of the International Building Code,... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces 2025–2026 Student Senate Leadership

Wednesday, September 10

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College is proud to announce the newly elected Student Senate leadership for the 2025–2026 academic year. These outstanding student leaders were elected last week and will represent the student body, advocate for student interests, and help shape campus life... Read More.

Allen Livestock Judging Team Practices at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Allen Community College livestock judging team traveled to the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, Sept. 6, to participate in a practice workout alongside collegiate teams from Butler, Fort Scott, Hutchinson, and Kansas State University. The Allen team evaluated six classes of... Read More.

CHS Announces Plans to Return $120 million to Owners

Wednesday, September 10

Cash returns from patronage and equity distributions will support cooperative owners and rural communities. CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, has announced it intends to return $120 million in cash patronage and equity redemptions to its owners in calendar year 2026. The planned distribution... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Malachi Brunk, Inman Football

Wednesday, September 10

INMAN, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week as Malachi Brunk, Inman High School junior and Teutons quarterback. The week - Brunk was at the heart of Inman’s impressive season-opening 24-6 win over Trinity Catholic on Friday... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Tokuda Lead Bipartisan Coalition of Members in Strengthening Rural Health Care

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led a bipartisan group of 13 of their colleagues in introducing the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act, the Rural Health Clinic Location Modernization Act, and theRead More.

Start Time Adjusted for Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller Concert

Wednesday, September 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller concert at the Nex-Tech Grandstand scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 10 will now begin at 6:30 PM (originally scheduled for 7:30 PM). Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Already have tickets?You’re all set—your current tickets... Read More.

Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 10, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants. Through this grant opportunity,... Read More.

Tuesday Evening Crash on US 169 Claims Life of Mound City Man, Four Injured

Wednesday, September 10

ALLEN/NEOSHO COUNTY — One person was killed and four others injured in a crash early Tuesday evening on US 169 just north of the Allen/Neosho County line near Petrolia.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Morgan Wakefield, 29, of Mound City was... Read More.