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Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Garnett

Thursday, July 17

GARNETT, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Garnett public water supply system located in Anderson County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Moran

Thursday, July 17

MORAN, Kan. (July 17, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Moran public water supply system located in Allen County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for... Read More.

City of Garnett Announces Road Closure beginning Tuesday for Tree Removal

Monday, July 14

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett announced that 7th Avenue between Elm Street and Vine Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, July 15, at 8 a.m. for tree removal.Alternate routes will need to be used until the road reopens, which... Read More.

Garnett Economic Development Director Updates Commissioners on Coalition Seeking Safety Improvements on US 169

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — The coalition seeking safety improvements along US 169 is gaining traction. Garnett Economic Development Director Jessica Mills gave the Garnett City Commission an update at Tuesday's meeting, and so far she's met with representatives from Montgomery, Neosho, Allen and Franklin counties... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Adopts Amendment to Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — An amendment to a peddlers ordinance passed June 10th was adopted by the Garnett City Commission Tuesday. At the time the ordinance was adopted, there was some question about how it would apply to charitable organizations such as scout groups.Prior to... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

Thursday, June 12

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support.Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Reviews RV Park Permit and Updates Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 10

GARNETT, Kan. — The Garnett City Commission Tuesday sent back to the Planning Commission a recommendation for a special use permit that would allow continued used of a property at 1010 South Walnut as a five space RV park.This park was set up some... Read More.

Kincaid Teen Killed and One Injured in Saturday Night UTV Crash Near Garnett

Sunday, June 8

A Kincaid teen was killed and one other injured in a late Saturday night UTV crash west of Garnett. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the UTV, driven by Wyatt Whitham, 16 was southbound on northwest Marshall Road at 11:39 PM and was attempting to turn... Read More.

City of Garnett to Host Libertyfest June 28, 2025

Thursday, May 29

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett invites you to make plans now to attend Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at North Lake Garnett.The City of Garnett presents Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. This event allows families to relax by... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years.On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.

Garnett City Commissioners Appoint New Advisory Board Members, Address Weather Preparedness, Make Proclamations at Jan. 14 Meeting

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd GARNETT, Kan. — Appointment of members to two advisory boards were made by Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday. The Commission last month deferred action on filling two open positions on the Library Advisory Board and the Tourism Advisory Board.Both library board positions were... Read More.

Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Returns With All New Asphalt

Thursday, October 10

By the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival Group GARNETT, Kan. (Sept 30, 2024) — Sixty-five years after race cars first roared into the small Kansas town of Garnett, a dedicated group of passionate individuals is once again bringing horsepower to the heartland. The 11th Annual Lake... Read More.