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Colony Day Celebration Set for Sept. 5

Tuesday, August 25

Colony Day will return to Colony on Saturday, Sept. 5, with this year’s theme, “Joy in the Journey.” The day will feature a vendor market, walk/run, kids tractor pull, parade, kids games, turtle race, pie-eating contest, cake walk, cornhole tournament and live music. The... Read More.

Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Calls

Tuesday, August 25

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving callers and text messages claiming people have warrants or legal papers that need to be served. The sheriff’s office says deputies will not call or text residents to notify them that papers need... Read More.

Hope Grows Here: Supporting Farmers and Ranchers in Crisis

Monday, August 24

FORT SCOTT, Kan. - Imagine a life where every minute counts. One moment, you’re out in the field, and the next, your world is turned upside down. As Marita Meech, founder of the Agri-Med Crisis Foundation, puts it: "A farmer or rancher can be... Read More.

Crest High School to Host Annual Car Show

Monday, August 24

COLONY — Crest High School will host its annual Fun in the Sun Car Show Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring cars, prizes, music and food. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crest High School, 603 E. Broad St., with vehicle... Read More.

Just Stay 5K to Promote Suicide Prevention Awareness in Yates Center

Monday, August 24

YATES CENTER — JACK’D Wellness will host its first Just Stay 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 12 as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at JACK’D Wellness Gym, 103 W. Mary St., followed by the 5K... Read More.

Brunch & Business Event to Highlight Hiring Resources

Monday, August 24

IOLA — Local businesses looking to hire employees can learn about funding opportunities and workforce resources during the next Brunch & Business event Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Iola. The event will cover the hiring process, available grants and funding opportunities, hiring incentives and workforce programs,... Read More.

Titan Thunder Seeks Help to Boost School Spirit and Community Involvement

Monday, August 24

LEROY — Titan Thunder is preparing for its fourth year of supporting students and school activities in the Southern Coffey County district, with a brainstorming and recruitment meeting planned for Sunday, Aug. 30. The group focuses on building connections between elementary and middle/high school students... Read More.

Family of Three Dies in Galesburg House Fire

Monday, August 24

GALESBURG — A family of three with ties to Montgomery and Labette counties died early Monday morning in a house fire near Galesburg. Galesburg Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Lilburn said firefighters were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. to the area of U.S. 59 and 80th... Read More.

Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker has Died

Sunday, August 23

Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker has died at age 94. Kassebaum made history in 1978 as the first woman elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate. She served three terms, winning reelection with more than 70 percent of the vote in 1984... Read More.

Fire Damages Bridge on Osage Cuestas Hiking Trail Near Fredonia

Sunday, August 23

Fire crews responded Friday to a fire on the Osage Cuestas hiking trail northeast of Fredonia, where a bridge near the trailhead was heavily damaged by flames. The Fredonia Fire Department and Wilson County Rural Fire Department responded to the blaze, which occurred on a... Read More.

Wheat Harvest Smallest Since Ike was President

Saturday, August 22

Kansas is on track for its smallest wheat harvest since the 1950s. A USDA report projects just 196 million bushels this year, down from nearly 347 million last year. Drought, freeze damage, and rising input costs are squeezing farmers statewide. Nationally, the picture is just as... Read More.

Coffey County Library to Host Literacy Celebration

Friday, August 21

The Coffey County Library will host a Literacy Celebration Sunday, August 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Burlington Branch Library, with games, activities, snacks, free face painting and cotton candy planned for all ages. The event will also include a shared reading featuring... Read More.