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Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Presents 2026 Budget Request and Discusses Services with Allen County Commission Tuesday

Tuesday, July 1

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center representatives presented their 2026 budget request to Allen County Commissioners Tuesday. However, the discussion was not so much about their funding request as it was about services offered.Chief Executive Officer Nathan Fawson said this focuses... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program to Open Homeless Housing Applications June 30

Thursday, June 19

GIRARD, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Community Action Program will open applications for their homeless housing program Monday, June 30th at 8:30 AM.This program provides assistance for persons certified as homeless or about to become homeless by a social service agency or helping organization,... Read More.

Two Horses Perish in Barn Fire Southeast of McPherson

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two horses died in a Monday morning barn fire southeast of McPherson.McPherson fire units were called just after 7:30 a.m. to the area of 17th and Eisenhower Road, where on arrival a small barn was found with heavy fire involvement and... Read More.

Soils slow to warm in southeast Minnesota

Friday, April 11

A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and dry. “To be honest with you I’m surprised with the lack of moisture that we have the ground is not getting warm. We’ve... Read More.

Southeast Indiana farmer getting ready for 2025 planting season

Monday, April 7

A southeast Indiana farmer says he expects his planting season to begin within the next few weeks. Roger Wenning farms in Decatur County. “There’s a lot of work to do,” he says. “Things are slow yet. We’ve still got manure to haul and fertilizer... Read More.

Recent moisture improves conditions for spring planting in southeast Nebraska

Wednesday, April 2

A southeast Nebraska farmer says recent moisture has brought a little optimism ahead of spring planting. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield winter snowfall and rain from last night’s thunderstorms have improved drought conditions. “I would say there’s pockets where we’re at average to maybe on... Read More.

Beef processing plant closes in southeast South Dakota

Monday, March 17

A beef processing facility in southeastern South Dakota has closed. CIMPL’s, LLC is part of the American Foods Group’s fresh meats division. A press release says the closure is due to changes in the current cattle cycle and other long-term industry changes. More than... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Update on 911 Tower Southeast of Windom, and Makes Other Approvals

Monday, March 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Erection of the new 911 tower at 5th and Frontier Road southeast of Windom will begin this week, according to Incoming Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates in a report to the McPherson County Commission Monday.Commissioners also approved a... Read More.

Southeast Kansas State Wrestling Championships Recap: Day 1

Saturday, March 1

By Lucky Kidd There are wrestlers going for state titles tonight, and more that came just one match short. Iola 's lone boys qualifier, Konnor Mills, lost his opening match in the 4A tournament in Salina, but came back to win his consolation opener. Humboldt's... Read More.

KDHE Announces Public Hearing for ILS Feeders LLC, Proposed Feedlot in Southeast Pawnee County

Monday, February 10

LARNED, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced a public hearing for ILS Feeders LLC's proposed new feedlot in southeast Pawnee County. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Larned Community Center.The... Read More.

Southeast Iowa teacher wins ag educator award

Monday, February 3

An Iowa teacher is being recognized for teaching her students about agriculture. Kerri Bell, a second-grade teacher at Mid-Prairie Elementary School in Kalona, recently received the Iowa Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture award presented by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation. “Teaching about agriculture comes... Read More.

Single Vehicle Crash Southeast of McPherson Claims Life of Newton Man

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Newton man died late Monday night in a one vehicle crash southeast of McPherson that led to about a two-hour closure of K-61 just west of the I-135 interchange.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Sam... Read More.