The community of Burdick will celebrate Labor Day with a two-day slate of events beginning Sunday, August 31, and continuing through Monday, September 1. Sponsored by the Burdick Council of Clubs, the annual tradition will feature family activities, food, music, and contests honoring small-town spirit.
A Nebraska man who allegedly caused a lockdown at Council Grove Elementary School last week may be extradited.
Parishioners at St. Rose Catholic Church in Council Grove celebrated Sunday by returning to their newly renovated church for Mass, followed by a parish “indoor” picnic and bingo in St. Rose Hall.
When Dale Jones retired this year, after 26 years as CEO of Tri-County Telephone (TCT), he closed a career that reshaped telecommunications across rural Kansas. From eliminating party lines to building a fiber-optic network, from navigating Washington bureaucracy to mentoring employees, his tenure left a lasting impact on communities across the region. At his side throughout the journey was his wife, Elaine, whose steady support anchored their family and made possible a demanding career in public view.
Deer collisions are a year-round risk on Kansas roads, particularly at dawn and dusk, and counties differ in how they handle the salvage of deer struck by vehicles.
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