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TRACTOR SAFETY for 14 and 15-Year-Olds, Registration is Open

By Rod Schaub, K-State Research and Extension Frontier District   The Marias des Cygnes and Frontier Extension Districts will be hosting a Hazardous Occupation Training (H.O.T.) class. This class is required for 14 and 15-year-old youth who want to operate farm tractors on farms other than... Read More.

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition interlock standard by encouraging states to... Read More.

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

  The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening. Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

By the Kansas Department of Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

By Lucky Kidd   SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them.  This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration requests being submitted, which require a... Read More.

Tetanus Shots Offered to Individuals Affected by Flooding

By SEK Multi-County Health Department   SOUTHEAST, Kan. — SEK Multi-County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots for individuals affected by the recent flooding.  Tetanus shots will be available to impacted residents as well as first responders, volunteers, or any others who have been... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

By Kansas Highway Patrol   KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 2.... Read More.

Friday Tornado Damage Survey for SE Kansas

By Lucky Kidd   SOUTHEAST, Kan. — The National Weather Service has completed assessments on the tornadoes of Friday. An EF2 rating was given to a tornado that touched down at 3:32 p.m. west of Buxton in Elk County and ended three miles west of Fredonia. This... Read More.

Backyard Chickens to Remain Banned in Iola

By Lucky Kidd   IOLA, Kan. — A motion to approve an ordinance to allow chickens on residential lots in Iola, which has been discussed at a number of recent meetings, failed on a 4-4 tie vote. Under state law, passage of an ordinance requires a... Read More.
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