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Saturday Night Fire Destroys Rural Woodson County Home

Sunday, November 23

A Saturday night fire destroyed an unoccupied house about 2 ½ miles southwest of Neosho Falls. The fire in the area of 180th and Ute Roads was called in at about 9:23 p.m., and on arrival the home was fully engulfed in flames. After determining the... Read More.

Allen Community College Joins Statewide ESU Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways

Friday, November 21

IOLA, Kan. (Nov. 18, 2025) — Allen Community College today announced its participation in a historic statewide articulation agreement with Emporia State University, making it easier for graduates of Allen and the 18 other Kansas community colleges to seamlessly transfer into designated bachelor’s programs... Read More.

Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities

Thursday, November 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas. These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a hydrant upgrade. Failure... Read More.

KDHE Launches New Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard

Wednesday, November 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched its new Kansas Wastewater Monitor for Respiratory Viruses dashboard. This interactive tool offers the public, policymakers, researchers, and other partners access to information on the presence of viruses in Kansas communities. Community members will... Read More.

Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Wednesday, November 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Evergy urges customers to watch out for utility scams. Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day November 19. This observance is part of a nationwide initiative with United Utilities Against Scams to raise awareness and educate customers about the growing threat of... Read More.

Air Force Flyers Jet for New Ranch Life in Kansas

Tuesday, November 18

Retired Air Force veterans start regenerative ranch in eastern Kansas Childhood dreams generally take people away from home, but Drew Bures’ dream to fly jets just like Maverick in “Top Gun,” has allowed him the opportunity to return to the same place he watched... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Woodson Co RWD 1 in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 in Wilson County

Tuesday, November 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Woodson Co RWD 1 and Wilson Co RWD 9 public water supply systems located in Woodson County and Wilson County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Monday, November 17

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect from the threat of growing resistance. This one-week observance... Read More.

KHP Trooper and Three Osage County Deputies Injured in Shooting

Saturday, November 15

OSAGE COUNTY — On November 15, 2025, at 10:24 AM, deputies from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 11222 S Topeka Ave near Carbondale in Osage County, Kansas. During the... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted for Yates Center and Virgil. Continues for Other Affected Areas

Saturday, November 15

The boil water order for the city of Yates Center and the city of Virgil was lifted early Saturday afternoon by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment after lab testing of water samples from those two cities confirmed no presence of bacterial contamination. The... Read More.

NCCC Audit Receives Unmodified Opinion

Friday, November 14

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its November 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and... Read More.

Saturday Night Fire Destroys Rural Woodson County Home

Allen Community College Joins Statewide ESU Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways

Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

KDHE Launches New Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard

Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Air Force Flyers Jet for New Ranch Life in Kansas

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Woodson Co RWD 1 in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 in Wilson County

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

KHP Trooper and Three Osage County Deputies Injured in Shooting

Boil Order Lifted for Yates Center and Virgil. Continues for Other Affected Areas

NCCC Audit Receives Unmodified Opinion

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