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Allen County Looking at $1.6 Million in Cuts for 2027 Budget

Tuesday, June 23

Allen County Commissioners were told Tuesday they will need to reduce 2027 budget requests by around $1.6 million in order to keep the mill levy the same as for 2026 as county auditor Rodney Burns presented a preliminary budget summary to the Commission. ... Read More.

One Dead After Saturday Night and Early Sunday Storms Move Across Kansas

Sunday, June 21

A line of storms moved across Kansas Saturday evening into early Sunday morning bringing damaging winds, flooding rains, and claiming one life. The Fatality was reported along the Harvey/Sedgwick county line near I-135 about six miles east of Sedgwick early Sunday morning after... Read More.

Moran Man Killed in Saturday Night Motorcycle-Deer Crash

Sunday, June 21

A Moran man was killed late Saturday night in a motorcycle-deer crash in far southeast Allen County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Barry Maley, 68, was westbound on Delaware Road at the southwest edge of Elsmore and approaching US 59 when a deer going... Read More.

Missing Colony Man Found Dead After Motorcycle Crash

Saturday, June 20

A Colony man who went missing Thursday was found dead Friday evening near his hometown where he'd been involved in a dirt bike accident. The Kansas Highway Patrol said 31 year old Taylor Davis was going south on Southwest Jefferson Road when he... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Names State Project Award Recipients

Friday, June 19

Annual honors announced during Emerald Circle celebration MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized 34 youth as state project award recipients. "Being a state project recipient is a reflection of a young person's dedication, growth, and commitment to making a difference... Read More.

Trash Pickup Issue in La Harpe Clarified, Bagging Preferred but Not Mandatory

Friday, June 19

The City of La Harpe posted on their Facebook page Thursday that customers of Cole's Trash Service who did not bag all trash in Cole carts would have their carts picked up. Shelly from Cole's Trash Service as advised Iola Radio News while... Read More.

Magistrate Judge Candidate to be Interviewed June 29th

Thursday, June 18

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview Moran attorney Brett Heim to fill the vacant Allen County Magistrate Judge position June 29th. The interview, which will be done by Zoom, is tentatively set for 9:30 AM. The Committee meet via Zoom Thursday... Read More.

Nomination Commission to Discuss Allen County Magistrate Judge Vacancy Thursday

Wednesday, June 17

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission will have a videoconference meeting this morning at 11 to discuss how to proceed with filling the Allen County District Magistrate Judge vacancy. A release from the Office of Judicial Administration late Wednesday afternoon said there was one... Read More.

K-31 Overlay Project Underway in Anderson, Linn Counties

Tuesday, June 16

Work has begun to mill and overlay K-31 in Anderson and Linn counties, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project will resurface K-31 from the U.S. 59/K-31 junction east to the K-52 junction in Linn County. The project totals 17.2 miles. A... Read More.

Together We Thrive Scholarship Recipient Named

Tuesday, June 16

Thrive Allen County is proud to recognize Ava Lilly as the 2026 #TogetherWeThrive Scholarship recipient. Ava currently attends Allen Community College and plans to attend the University of Central Missouri in the fall, where she will major in biology and continue throwing javelin as a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces One-Day BOGO Gate Admission Sale

Tuesday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For one day only, the Kansas State Fair is giving fairgoers a chance to save on gate admission with a Buy One, Get One Free ticket sale. On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., fairgoers can purchase regular $10... Read More.

Southeast Bancshares, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell Bank of Commerce to UBT Bancshares, Inc.

Monday, June 15

CHANUTE, Kan. (June 13, 2026) – Southeast Bancshares, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Commerce, to UBT Bancshares, Inc. (“UBT”), the parent... Read More.