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Incident at Smoky Valley High School Turns Out to be False Alarm

LINDSBORG, Kan. — An incident this morning at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg turned out to not be as serious as first feared. USD 400 Superintendent Quinton Breese said a community member alerted authorities about a possible weapon seen in a student's car on... Read More.

Kansas State Parks Propose Fee Hikes to Cover Parks Cost

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing significant increases in state park fees. KDWP officials say the increases are needed to cover park costs that have gone up nearly 45 percent since 2016, and Parks Director Conner O'Flannagan said they are necessary... Read More.

ACC Baseball Team Volunteers to Read with Children

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Student-athletes from the Allen Community College Baseball Team have stepped up to the plate in a new way this fall—by volunteering to read to children at Iola Elementary School. The initiative, which began as a community service partnership,... Read More.

Local Leaders Reflect on Nearly a Century of Making a Difference

GREAT BEND, Kan. (8/27/2025) — The Kiwanis Club of Great Bend is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 85 years of dedicated service to the community. This remarkable achievement represents decades of commitment to improving the lives of children and strengthening... Read More.