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Allen County Commission Approves Cost of Living Raises for County Employees, Budget Amendments, Changes to Street Names

Tuesday, December 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved cost of living raises for county employees for 2026. As presented by County Clerk Shannon Patterson, employees making less than $60,000 a year will see a five percent raise, those making more than $60,000 a... Read More.

Strong Winds to Impact Southeast Kansas Sunday into Monday

Saturday, December 27

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday. Advisories also cover much of central and northeast Kansas. Northwest winds during the day Sunday will be sustained at 25 to... Read More.

Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, December 26

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 24, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects across Kansas. The... Read More.

KBI investigating misconduct allegations in Allen County Jail

Tuesday, December 23

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations of misconduct involving an employee of the Allen County Sheriff's Office and an inmate at the Allen County Jail. According to a statement Tuesday afternoon from Chief Deputy and Public Information Officer Daren... Read More.

Linn County Community Mourns Loss After Search for Missing 13 Year Old

Tuesday, December 23

LINN COUNTY, Kan. (December 23, 2025) — The Linn County community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old juvenile that was reported missing to Linn County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, December 21. The Sheriff's Office received the report of the missing juvenile at approximately 6:20... Read More.

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

Update: Linn County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement of Loss

Monday, December 22

LINN COUNTY, Kan. (December 22, 2025) 6:10 PM — It is with profound sadness that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a juvenile who was previously reported missing has been found deceased. Our community is mourning this heartbreaking loss. The family has been notified,... Read More.

NCCC Announces Fall Semester Honor Rolls

Monday, December 22

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) highlighted the success and persistence of 240 students this week with the release of the President’s Honor Roll and the Vice President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. “I would like to congratulate our students who... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Monday, December 22

Williams says fire department should still be called in most instances MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the holiday season brings decorated homes, busy kitchens and cold-weather equipment use, a Kansas Forest Service official is urging residents and producers to take a closer look at fire... Read More.

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

Sunday, December 21

(December 21, 2025) — Four people have died over the weekend in traffic accidents around Kansas as of Sunday morning. Friday evening, a 77-year-old Riley man, Thomas McHugh, was crossing US 77 near the US 24 junction on the north edge of Riley, northwest of... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Host Green Prints Meeting January 22, 2026

Friday, December 19

OTTAWA, Kan. — On January 22nd, 2026, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss garden planning and preparation. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Neosho Community College at 900 E Logan St. Green Prints is a meeting that will focus... Read More.