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KBI Arrests Kansas Priest for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, July 23

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Salina for child sex crimes. On Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., KBI agents arrested Father Ryan A. McCandless, 44, of Wichita, on an arrest warrant for... Read More.

Public Health Officials Continue to Investigate Cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S.... Read More.

Stacy Rogers Discusses Governor’s Race, Priorities, and Listening to Kansans

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - Republican candidate Stacy Rogers is running for Kansas governor on a promise to make people feel heard again. She says she jumped into the race after hearing how frustrated Kansans were. “They did not feel like they were being listened to, or worked... Read More.

K-State Agronomy Field Day to Showcase Latest Research and Technology

Tuesday, July 21

From cutting-edge drone technology to the latest crop disease research and herbicide application strategies, this year's K-State Agronomy Field Day in Ottawa will provide producers with timely, research-based information they can put to work immediately. The annual field day will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19,... Read More.

Humboldt Farmer Named 2026 Corn Advocate of the Year

Friday, July 17

Kylie Geffert of Humboldt has been recognized by the National Corn Growers Associaton as one of four 2026 Corn Advocates of the year. In a news release, NCGA said Geffert and the other three honorees have been relable advocates for America's corn farmers... Read More.

Erie Man Faces Federal Child Sex Charge

Thursday, July 16

An Erie man has been charged by criminal complaint for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and committing that offense as a registered sex offender. Richard V. Mitchell, 63, appeared in US District Court in Kansas City, Missouri Monday on... Read More.

DCCCA to Offer Suicide Prevention Training for Area Counties

Thursday, July 16

Nonprofit DCCCA has launched a series of free, evidence-based suicide prevention trainings for residents across 13 Kansas counties. The trainings, offered virtually, are made possible through funding from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), via the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) State/Tribal... Read More.

Pavement Patching Underway on US 169 South of Humboldt

Thursday, July 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a concrete patching project on U.S. 169 in Allen County. Crews are working on a 0.5 mile portion of the highway approximately two miles north of the Neosho County line, south of Humboldt. Traffic is being guided... Read More.

Two Injured in Three Vehicle Crash Near Iola Wednesday

Wednesday, July 15

Two people were injured in a Wednesday morning crash on US 169 just outside Iola. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Matthew Brungardt of Galesburg was stopped on northbound 169 around 7:42 AM, waiting to make a left turn onto... Read More.

Hairball to Headline 2026 Cornstock Music Festival Friday, Sep. 25 at Lake Garnett

Wednesday, July 15

GARNETT, Kan. (July 15, 2026) — The Anderson County Corn Festival Board of Directors wish to announce changes for this year’s Cornstock Music Festival. Changes in date, added music genre and more. Cornstock 2026 will be held on Friday, September 25th at Lake Garnett. Headlining... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Working to Assist Businesses During US 54 Project

Tuesday, July 14

Thrive Allen County's Vice President of Economic Development Director Camille Lavon told the Iola City Council Monday they are working from several angles to help businesses being impacted by the US 54 reconstruction project. Lavon said they have been looking at a number of ideas,... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Approves Revised Food Vendor Regulations, Permanent Speed Change on West 7th.

Tuesday, July 14

Chanute City Commissioners Monday approved an amended ordinance related to Food and Beverage vendors at the Santa Fe Sports Complex. Under a new policy that is part of this change, vendors shall receive permission to set up during sports events at the complexes... Read More.