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Allen Community College Launches Presidential Search

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Becky Nilges has announced on behalf of the board the start of the search process for the next President of Allen CC. The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the Greenwood Co. Rural Water District 2, Greenwood

Wednesday, September 4

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment GREENWOOD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Greenwood County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The... Read More.

Ex-Allen County Deputy Pleads to Reduced Charges in Child Sex Case

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving sexual involvement with a 15-year-old runaway. Michael Lane Tennyson pleaded guilty in Allen County District Court to four counts of indecent solicitation of a child in an... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

More Than a Home — K-State is Among the Best in Setting Students Up for Happiness and Success

Tuesday, September 3

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News MANHATTAN. Kan. — Trent Stine still isn't sure if it's possible to have a bad day at Kansas State University. The facilities, the campus, the people — everyone and everything has always felt so inviting at K-State, the junior said, even... Read More.

KBI Positively Identifies Jonathan Clayton as Deceased Man Found in Harvey County

Friday, August 30

UPDATE: Death investigation in Harvey County By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), has positively identified the man found deceased inside... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety Over Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists. The... Read More.

Voting for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Tournament Now Open

Thursday, August 29

16 Kansas-Made Products Earn Spot in 2024 Coolest Thing Tournament Voting Now Open For Coolest Thing Made In Kansas By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Thursday announced the 16 products that made it into the 2024... Read More.

Statement from the Kansas Department of Commerce Regarding Allegations Made Publicly by Jonathan Clayton

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — While his death is unfortunate, the Department of Commerce believes it is necessary to provide clarity regarding allegations made publicly by former Department of Commerce Employee Jonathan Clayton. Clayton’s allegations of wrongdoing by the Department of Commerce... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Submission to Voters at November General Election for Half Percent Sales Tax Proposal Supporting EMS Services

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday approved submission to voters at the November General Election a proposal for a half percent sales tax to support EMS services. Action to place the proposal on the ballot had to be taken... Read More.

Iola City Council Sets Show Cause Hearing Oct. 15 for House at 710 North Street

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — An Oct. 15 show cause hearing was set by the Iola City Council Monday for a house at 710 North Street for which Code Services Officer Gregg Hutton was ordered by Municipal Court to initiate condemnation proceedings on, in... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio and guests Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite... Read More.