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Iola City Council Approves Chip Seal Oil Bid, Event Requests

Tuesday, June 9

During a meeting that took all of 20 minutes to complete, The Iola City Council Monday night accepted a bid from Vance Brothers of Kansas City for the emulsion oil used on chip seal projects. Vance Brothers submitted the only bid of two solicited,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Welcomes Brayton Lind as Sports Director and Account Executive in Iola

Tuesday, June 9

IOLA, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce Brayton Lind, from Gridley, Kan., as Sports Director and Account Executive in Iola. In addition, Lind will also become the new voice of the Iola High School Mustangs and Allen Community College Red Devils. “I'm looking... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hears Proposal on Sales Tax Educational Program

Tuesday, June 9

Allen County Commissioners met with consultant Mike Taylor Tuesday to discuss development of an educational program connected with a proposal to place on the November General Election ballot a sales tax to support EMS services in Allen County. Taylor, who has worked on... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Sets Hearing for RHID Creation, Receives Audit Report

Monday, June 8

The Chanute City Commission Monday set a July 13thpublic hearing on establishment of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District for the Sharp and Naff Apartments renovation project at 29 West Main. The project will create around 15 apartment units and two commercial units. The Kansas... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Accepting Nominations for 2026 Awards

Sunday, June 7

Thrive Allen County is now accepting nominations for their 19th Annual Award Celebration in November. Each year Thrive honors individuals, businesses, and organizations making Allen County a stronger, healthier and more connected community. This includes whose expanding access, serving, the underserved, collaborating well,... Read More.

US Senate Confirms Great Bend Attorney for Federal Judgeship

Thursday, June 4

The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of Great Bend Attorney Jeff Kuhlman to fill one of three vacancies on the US District Court in Kansas. Kuhlman was confirmed earlier this week on a 52-46 vote. Kuhlman, who previously served as a law clerk for... Read More.

Spring of 2026 Mostly Wet, Warm for SE Kansas

Thursday, June 4

The Spring of 2026 was a wet one for much of southeast Kansas, but not all of it. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports Chanute's March-May precipitation - what's considered meteorological spring - came to 16.22 inches, 4,22 inches above normal. Chanute is... Read More.

Bridge Projects in Allen, Anderson and Wilson Counties to Share in Federal, State Funding

Thursday, June 4

31 local bridge projects will share in over 40.5 million dollars in state and federal funding announced this week by the Kansas Department of Transportation. About half of the funds will come through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, which will replace 15... Read More.

Warm, Mostly Wet Spring for SE Kansas

Thursday, June 4

The Spring of 2026 was a wet one for much of southeast Kansas, but not all of it, with above average temperatures. The National Weather Service in Wichita reports Chanute's March-May precipitation - what's considered meteorological spring - came to 16.22 inches, 4,22 inches... Read More.

Missing Wichita Man Located

Thursday, June 4

UPDATE - Robert Sutter was found safe Thursday evening. Earlier story; The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Wichita man. The whereabouts of 76-year-old Robert Sutter, of Wichita, Kansas, are unknown and the public’s assistance... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 31 Local Bridge Projects

Wednesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 31 local bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge improvement programs. Combined with matching funds from... Read More.