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Officer-involved Critical Incident in Kansas City, Kansas

Wednesday, September 30

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident Tuesday that left a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer with a broken hand and a man hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. According to the KBI, the incident followed a traffic stop just... Read More.

Students Celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day

Wednesday, September 30

Kansas schools will celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 7, with support from Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program. This annual event promotes safe behaviors and community connection by encouraging students and families to walk, bike and/or roll... Read More.

Allen Community College Receives $380,000 Patterson Family Foundation Grant to Launch CDL Program

Wednesday, September 30

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College has been awarded a $380,000 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation to support the launch of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program aimed at addressing critical transportation workforce shortages across Kansas. "This grant is an investment in both our... Read More.

Anderson County Flywheelers Event Set for Oct. 2–3 at Lake Garnett

Tuesday, September 29

GARNETT, Kan. — Antique farm equipment, demonstrations and activities for all ages will highlight the Anderson County Flywheelers event Oct. 2–3 on the east side of Lake Garnett. Festivities run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with free admission. Visitors can explore tractor... Read More.

Parsons Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in 2023 Homicide

Tuesday, September 29

PARSONS, Kan. — A jury found Clint Nibarger, 35, guilty of first-degree murder Friday in the 2023 shooting death of Dakota Patton. The trial began Monday, and a sentencing date had not been scheduled at the time of the report. Authorities discovered Patton’s body May... Read More.

Woman Arrested After Campground Dispute in Parsons

Tuesday, September 29

PARSONS, Kan. — A confrontation at Marvel Park campground on Sept. 23 led to the arrest of Anna Stemple on suspicion of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. Parsons police responded at approximately 9:11 a.m. to a report of a fight in progress, possibly... Read More.

Two Arrested After Domestic Disturbance Southwest of Iola

Tuesday, September 29

Two people were arrested Monday, Sept. 28, after authorities responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence southwest of Iola where children were present and an infant was found injured. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Iola Police Department, responded to the residence... Read More.

Iola Public Library to Host Community Meet and Greet Saturday

Monday, September 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Public Library will host a Community Meet and Greet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, in its meeting room. The event is designed to help residents learn what local organizations do and how to connect with them. Visitors... Read More.

Iola Chamber Collecting Socks for USD 257 Families in October

Monday, September 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is holding a “Sock-tober” drive throughout October to support USD 257 families. The chamber is asking residents to donate new socks, whether they can contribute one pair or several. Donations will be accepted beginning... Read More.

Kobach Directs League of Women Voters to Cease Paying People to Register to Vote

Monday, September 28

TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today issued a cease-and-desist letter to the League of Women Voters of Kansas and Leavenworth following a complaint from House Elections Committee Chairman Rep. Pat Proctor. Proctor sounded the alarm about voter-registration drives held in May 2026... Read More.

LeRoy Man Killed in Woodson County Four-Wheeler Crash

Monday, September 28

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — A 56-year-old LeRoy man died Saturday evening after his four-wheeler overturned in Woodson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that John C. Mattox was driving a 2016 Yamaha Raptor east in the north ditch along 200th Road near Tadpole Road shortly... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Receives Grant for Historic Kress Building Repairs

Thursday, September 24

IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County has received a $56,640 Heritage Trust Fund grant to repair the south face of its headquarters in downtown Iola. The building once housed the Kress Five and Dime Store. Thrive says the work will help protect people who work... Read More.