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Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, June 25

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers fees for boat launch... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses SAVE Act, Iran Deal, and Housing with Kansas Reporters

Tuesday, June 23

Senator Marshall will be meeting with President Trump Wednesday, and he expects the SAVE Act will likely come up. He said if there is one bill he'd like to see passed in his Senate career, this would be it. “I think election integrity... Read More.

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.