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Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Arrest Made in Death of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy

Sunday, July 27

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (July 27, 2025) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County... Read More.

Kansas Responds to Equine Disease Events

Wednesday, July 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has been notified of two separate events in which horses in Kansas have tested positive for reportable diseases. The agency has responded to both incidents according to the state’s disease response plan. Equine... Read More.

Hunting Show Host Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban in Kansas

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. — A Georgia man was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered forever banned from hunting and fishing in Kansas after illegally hunting game.According to court documents, Matt Jennings, 35, of Bowdon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal taking... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Bans Shipping Containers as Dwellings, Approves RV Park Redevelopment

Wednesday, July 23

GARNETT, Kan. — A long running discussion on shipping containers in Garnett came to a climax last night at the Garnett City Commission approved on a 2-1 vote with Commissioner Jody Cole opposed an ordinance that bans use of shipping containers as a dwelling... Read More.

Allen County Commission Discusses Airport Projects, Welcomes Thrive Allen County’s New Economic Director

Tuesday, July 22

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners discussed airport projects Tuesday with Caleb Coltraine from Garver, their engineering consultant. Among the projects is the one to build a full length taxiway, which had been identified as a need for some time.While this is an... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Neosho Co RWD 3 and Neosho Co RWD 4, Neosho County

Monday, July 21

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co RWD 3 and Neosho Co RWD 4 public water supply systems located in Neosho County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for... Read More.

Nine Hospitalized after Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Garnett

Saturday, July 19

GARNETT, Kan. — Nine people including eight first responders were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak Friday night at a home in Garnett.The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said Garnett First Responders along with Garnett Police and Anderson County EMS responded just after 10:30 PM... Read More.

National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures in the upper 90s to around 100, combined with high humidity, will produce heat... Read More.

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

Friday, July 18

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 the Harmful... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Moran

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Moran public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a... Read More.