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K-31 Overlay Project Underway in Anderson, Linn Counties

Tuesday, June 16

Work has begun to mill and overlay K-31 in Anderson and Linn counties, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project will resurface K-31 from the U.S. 59/K-31 junction east to the K-52 junction in Linn County. The project totals 17.2 miles. A... Read More.

Together We Thrive Scholarship Recipient Named

Tuesday, June 16

Thrive Allen County is proud to recognize Ava Lilly as the 2026 #TogetherWeThrive Scholarship recipient. Ava currently attends Allen Community College and plans to attend the University of Central Missouri in the fall, where she will major in biology and continue throwing javelin as a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces One-Day BOGO Gate Admission Sale

Tuesday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For one day only, the Kansas State Fair is giving fairgoers a chance to save on gate admission with a Buy One, Get One Free ticket sale. On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., fairgoers can purchase regular $10... Read More.

Southeast Bancshares, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell Bank of Commerce to UBT Bancshares, Inc.

Monday, June 15

CHANUTE, Kan. (June 13, 2026) – Southeast Bancshares, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Commerce, to UBT Bancshares, Inc. (“UBT”), the parent... Read More.

DCOM: Live! Brings Disney Channel Era Tribute Concert to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fans can sing, dance and relive the music that defined a generation when DCOM: Live! comes to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 20 at 4 P.M. The high-energy tribute concert will close out the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand... Read More.

Search Ongoing for Missing Gas Man, Outside Group to Arrive Monday to Assist

Sunday, June 14

A search is ongoing for a 61 year old Gas man who disappeared June 9th. Richard Stahl was last seen wearing black shorts, a gray shirt and and Ozark Black Velcro sandals. He's around six feet tall, 150 to 170 pounds with curly blonde... Read More.

High Wind, Heavy Rain Impact Southeast Kansas Saturday night

Sunday, June 14

Wind gusts as high as 65 to 70 miles an hour brought damage across southeast Kansas Saturday night. Allen County Emergency Management Director Jason Trego said there were a number of instances of trees downed along county roads to the south of Gas and... Read More.

Three Area Cities to Share in Airport, Energy Grid Improvement Projects

Thursday, June 11

Governor Laura Kelly has announced 18 Kansas communities, including three in this region, have secured over $13.7 million in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience improvement projects. The awards include over $10.1 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding and over $3.6 million in matching funds... Read More.

K-105 Near Toronto Fully Reopens

Thursday, June 11

The Cedar Creek bridge north of Toronto has been replaced, and K-105 in southwest Woodson County is now fully opened to traffic, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project began in May 2024 and faced delays related to geological conditions on site... Read More.

KDHE Announces RHTP Emerging Technology Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces a request for applications (RFA) for an Emerging Technology grant opportunity under the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The application period for the $9.5 million Emerging Technology grant will open Wednesday, June... Read More.

Waterline Replacement Around Garnett Square about to begin

Wednesday, June 10

The city of Garnett will begin a major waterline project around the downtown square next week. The project involves replacement of around 1,700 feet of very old and dilapidated lines, along with service lines, meters, and meter pits to businesses. The work... Read More.

Flood Warnings Issued for Neosho River from Iola to Parsons

Tuesday, June 9

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued flood warnings along the Neosho River from Iola downstream to Parsons. At Iola the stage of the Neosho as of 8;30 PM was 14 feet and rising. It is expected to rise above the 15 feet... Read More.