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KBI Shares Additional Information on Sunday Shooting Incident in Humboldt

Monday, March 9

A Humboldt man was shot and killed late Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of a reported domestic dispute, and a suspect is in custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation identified the victim as 43-year-old John Kent. Just after 5 PM Sunday Allen County Communications received... Read More.

Fatal Shooting Late Sunday Afternoon in Humboldt

Monday, March 9

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — One person is dead and another in custody after a shooting late Sunday afternoon in Humboldt. Information on the incident is sketchy but the victim, who was shot in the 1000 block of Sycamore, was taken to Allen County Regional Hospital where... Read More.

Walk Kansas Adds Spring Webinars to Expand Wellness Focus

Monday, March 9

Statewide program continues emphasis on education MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — The popular Walk Kansas program is adding four spring webinars to give participants a deeper dive into wellness topics ranging from physical activity at work to gut health and kindness on the job. Sharolyn... Read More.

Meeting to Demonstrate Proper Tree Planting, Pruning, and General Tree Care

Friday, March 6

LYNDON, Kan. — On April 8, 2026, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting focused on proper young tree care, including live demonstrations of tree planting and pruning techniques. The workshop will feature Kansas Forest Service Community Foresters, Kody Kraemer and Blaine Stroble. The... Read More.

ACC HOSA Team Earns Nine Medals, Qualifies for International Competition

Thursday, March 5

IOLA, KAN. (March 4, 2026) — The Allen Community College HOSA team traveled to Wichita on March 2–3 to compete in the State HOSA leadership contests, joining more than 1,200 middle school, high school, and collegiate students from across Kansas. All six Allen students... Read More.

Investigation Still Ongoing for Missing Teen in the Yates Center Area

Tuesday, March 3

(March 6, 2026) — The search continues for missing 15-year-old Lia Seely. Yates Center Police reported Friday afternoon law enforcement has made contact with someone known as “Ronnie” who after speaking with that person and their family, has no knowledge of the whereabouts of... Read More.

ACC Student Filmmaker Finds Confidence and Opportunity Close to Home with Premiere of Kent, Addicks

Tuesday, March 3

IOLA, Kan. (March 3, 2026) — For Allen Community College theatre and film student Cole Moyer, growing up in a small Kansas town never felt like a limitation—but for many young artists, it can. Moyer, 19, has lived in Iola since second grade and... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Hangar Rent Increase and Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization Program

Tuesday, March 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Matters involving the Allen County Airport were a major topic of discussion for County Commissioners Tuesday. At Commissioner David Lee's request, the discussion covered hangar rates, construction of another hangar, and priority lists for hangar rental. On the subject of rent,... Read More.

VFW Department of Kansas Recognizes March as Women’s Military History Month

Tuesday, March 3

KANSAS (March 3, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Kansas joins the nation in recognizing March as Women's Military History Month, honoring the service, sacrifice, and leadership of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Women have played... Read More.

Yates Center Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15 Year Old Girl

Monday, March 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — Yates Center Police are asking for your help in locating a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing early this morning. Assistant Police Chief Vinson Baker said Lia Renee Seely was last seen Sunday evening at approximately 8 PM Sunday, and at... Read More.

Kansas Corporation Commission Approves Atmos Energy Rate Hike, Effective Sunday

Friday, February 27

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a $12 million natural gas rate increase for Atmos Energy to recover costs already incurred by the company for safety and reliability projects. The rate hike, which takes effect Sunday, will mean an approximately 6.81 percent increase for... Read More.

Gap Year Grad Finds Purpose at Allen Community College

Thursday, February 26

IOLA, Kan. (Feb. 19, 2026) — When Alyssa Williams graduated from Iola High School in 2025, she didn’t head straight to college like many of her peers. Instead, she chose to work, regroup, and give herself time to understand what she wanted to do... Read More.