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Humanity House to host Kids Cooking Class on August 27

Friday, August 21

Humanity House in Iola will host a Kids Cooking Class Thursday, August 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., giving young chefs an opportunity to learn kitchen skills and prepare tasty recipes. The hands-on event will also feature a special visit from Annie the Wallaby, with... Read More.

Cox Communications Becomes Part of the Spectrum Brand

Friday, August 21

TOPEKA — Charter Communications finalized its $34.5 billion deal to acquire Cox Communications on Thursday, and Kansans will soon see their Cox products marketed under Charter’s Spectrum brand. Along with its Cox transaction, Charter announced completion of its purchase of Liberty Broadband Corp. Now the largest... Read More.

KDOT Has Permanently Closed Yates Center Rest Area on U.S. 75

Friday, August 21

The Kansas Department of Transportation has permanently closed the rest area on U.S. 75 north of Yates Center in Woodson County. The rest area, which is about 5.5 miles north of U.S. 54 on U.S. 75, has been closed to the public for maintenance, repairs... Read More.

K-7 Pavement Patching to Begin Sept. 8 in Bourbon County

Friday, August 21

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a pavement patching project on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on K-7 north and west of Fort Scott in Bourbon County. The nearly 14-mile project area starts at U.S. 54 and continues north to the K-31 junction. A pilot car will... Read More.

Allen Transfer Students Outperform Peers at Emporia State for Second Straight Year

Friday, August 21

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College students who transferred to Emporia State University continued a pattern of academic excellence in 2026, outperforming both the overall ESU student population and fellow community college transfer students for the second consecutive year. According to Emporia State University's Spring 2026... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 21

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do... Read More.

Coffey County OK Kids Event Celebrates 25 Years with Free Family Activities and Outdoor Fun

Thursday, August 20

Plans have been finalized for the 25th annual Coffey County O.K. Kids event, with a free weekend of outdoor activities, food, games, prizes and family fun planned for Sept. 11-13 at John Redmond Reservoir. Saturday’s activities begin with the O.K. Kids Fun Run at 7:30... Read More.

Burlington to Host Smoke on the River BBQ Festival with Competitions and Live Music

Thursday, August 20

Burlington will host the 2026 Smoke on the River BBQ event Saturday, Sept. 5, at Kelley Park, with activities planned throughout the day for barbecue enthusiasts and the community. The event will include the Kids Q Competition, sponsored by the Coffey County Attorney and Sheriff’s... Read More.

Grass Fire Destroys Hay Bales Near Fredonia in Wilson County

Thursday, August 20

A grass fire in rural Wilson County spread to a large pile of hay bales northeast of Fredonia Wednesday evening, destroying approximately 120 round bales. The Wilson County Rural Fire Department said crews were dispatched shortly after 5 p.m. Aug. 19 and found the entire... Read More.

E-Bike Rider Killed after Crash with Semi

Thursday, August 20

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol 59-year-old Kevin Hooper of Coffeyville died after a semi-truck struck the electric bike he was riding in Montgomery County. The crash happened Wednesday on U.S. Route 166, when a 2024 Mack semi rear-ended the E-Bike on a bridge. The truck... Read More.

Cases of Cyclosporiasis Top 800 in Kansas

Thursday, August 20

The number of cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas is rising again - with 807 documented cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 59 new cases were reported since last Wednesday. Health officials expect the case count to keep rising because it can... Read More.

Allen County Adds Wednesday Evening Hours to Recycling Program

Wednesday, August 19

Allen County is expanding its recycling program by adding Wednesday evening hours from 5 to 7 p.m. at the collection site at 410 N. State St., beginning Aug. 26. The county will offer additional Wednesday hours throughout September, October and January, with one evening scheduled... Read More.