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Don’t Let the Blood Supply Fall: Give Blood with Red Cross Now

Tuesday, September 8

Changes in routines, busy fall schedules can lead to fewer donors and blood products Leave a lifesaving legacy this month in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew [KANSAS, Sept. 8, 2026] — The American Red Cross urges people not to wait to make a lifesaving... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 8

KHP personnel assisted 548 motorists over the holiday reporting period KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, September 4, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September... Read More.

Yates Center Police Secure Federal Grant to Upgrade Equipment

Tuesday, September 8

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department will receive about $160,000 in federal funding to upgrade its communications equipment and purchase essential gear, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced Friday. The funding comes after the small rural department faced potential disbanding earlier this... Read More.

Moran Day Celebration Planned for Sept. 19

Tuesday, September 8

Moran will celebrate its annual Moran Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a full day of activities planned for residents and visitors. The celebration will begin with chariot races at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Moran Day parade at 11 a.m. Activities will continue at... Read More.

Two Hospitalized After Police Chase Ends in Crash in Allen County

Tuesday, September 8

Two people were hospitalized Monday after the car they were riding in crashed during a police pursuit in Allen County. The crash was reported at 11:42 a.m. near 4550th Street and Hawaii Road, about two miles northeast of Elsmore. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,... Read More.

Magnet Fishing in Labette County Leads to Surprising Finds

Tuesday, September 8

Two magnet fishing enthusiasts exploring rural Labette County recently pulled up a collection of unexpected items, prompting them to contact law enforcement in case any of the discoveries were connected to an active investigation. Chance James of Lenapah, Oklahoma, became interested in the hobby... Read More.

Update: Allen County Temporary Burn Ban Extended

Tuesday, September 8

Update: Sept. 8, 2026 Allen County’s temporary burn ban has been extended through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, due to hot, dry and windy conditions. The ban prohibits outdoor burning in the county’s unincorporated areas, including controlled burns, grass and brush burning, campfires and fireworks.... Read More.

Overlay Project to Begin Sept. 14 on U.S. 59

Tuesday, September 8

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin an asphalt overlay project around Monday, Sept. 14, on U.S. 59 and a portion of K-47 in Neosho County. The project will mill 1.5 inches from the existing surface of U.S. 59 and K-47 and then apply a... Read More.

US 54 Reconstruction in Iola Reaches Milestone

Monday, September 7

The ongoing reconstruction of U.S. 54 through Iola reached its first major milestone Friday as crews opened a newly rebuilt section of the highway through the downtown business district. With traffic now using the north half of the highway, the south lanes from State Street... Read More.

Crawford County Deputies Apprehend Juveniles after Stolen Vehicle Pursuit

Sunday, September 6

Two juvenile males were taken into custody Thursday morning after authorities pursued a stolen vehicle from Frontenac into Fort Scott. Shortly after 6 a.m., a Crawford County Sheriff’s Office deputy located the vehicle traveling north on Parkview Drive in Frontenac. The vehicle had been reported... Read More.

Kansas Hay Prices Rise as Drought Tightens Supplies and Boosts Out-of-State Demand

Sunday, September 6

Kansas—This past week, compared to last week, demand and movement remained steady. Drought conditions across much of the state continue to intensify, placing additional stress on crop and hay production. Hay supplies remain tight, with significant volumes moving out of state to meet demand.... Read More.

Westco Furniture Donates Sectional Sofa to Allen Community College Music Program

Sunday, September 6

Students in the Allen Community College Music Department are enjoying a new sectional sofa thanks to a generous donation from Westco Furniture in Iola. The sectional, donated Aug. 31 by Westco Furniture owner Brek Ulrich, has been placed in the Fishpond area, a gathering space... Read More.