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Boil Water Advisory issued for Parts of NE Wilson County

Thursday, July 9

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Wilson Co RWD 10 and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 11 public water supply systems located in Wilson County. Only those customers of Wilson Co... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Identify Additional Budget Cuts for 2027

Tuesday, July 7

Allen County Commissioners are a lot closer to having a 2027 budget that won't have a mill levy increase, and that may be in sight. During Tuesday evening's meeting the Commission trimmed nearly a million dollars from original budget proposals on top of cuts... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $30 ($54 value)! This is the... Read More.

Humboldt Native Named KHP Troop H Commander

Tuesday, July 7

Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Erik Smith, has announced Lieutenant Christopher “Chris” Woods has been promoted to Captain. He will serve as the Troop H Commander, overseeing 16 counties in southeast Kansas. Woods joined the Patrol on July 9, 2008, as a member of... Read More.

Allen Community College HOSA Members Place in International Competition

Monday, July 6

Three members of Allen Community College's HOSA chapter earned top 10 finishes, including two top three finishes, at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis after qualifying through the Kansas HOSA State Leadership Conference. The conference, held June 17-20, brought together more than... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Starts Thursday

Monday, July 6

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than... Read More.

Chanute Woman Killed in Friday Morning Crash

Friday, July 3

A Chanute woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a one vehicle crash Friday morning in far southwest Allen County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said an SUV driven by Lorren Green of Chanute was northbound on the on-ramp to US 169... Read More.

Archbishop of KCK Issues Statement on SSPX Excommunication

Friday, July 3

Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas Shawn McKnight has issued a statement in the wake of Pope Leo's action this week excommunicating bishops and priests of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), which has a major presence in the archdiocese centered in the... Read More.

Bridge Project on US 169 Near Humboldt to Begin Next Week

Thursday, July 2

A bridge repair project at Delaware Road, also known as Tank Farm Road, and US 169 near Humboldt is scheduled to begin next week. The project will require staggered closing of entry and exit ramps in two phases. In the first phase, the... Read More.

Centerville Man Killed in Early Morning Crash in Linn County

Thursday, July 2

A Centerville man was killed early Thursday morning in a one vehicle crash in Linn County. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as 41-year-old Edward Schultz. Shultz was southbound on Mills Road south of Tanglewood Lane, about 6.5 miles southwest of la... Read More.

Yates Center Incubator Project Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant

Thursday, July 2

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas including one in Yates Center.. When matched with more than $286,000 in local contributions,... Read More.

St. Paul project awarded Community Service Tax Credits

Wednesday, July 1

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits to support significant fundraising efforts for 24 non-profit organizations across Kansas. Among the recipients is the St. Paul... Read More.