Those who have attended River Suite in previous years will find something new at this year’s dinner and music event on the historic Cottonwood River Bridge in downtown Cottonwood Falls.

The 2026 River …

Dave Leiker, of Emporia, captured a few scenes from the UNBOUND gravel races last weekend that captured a glimpse of how grueling the contests were. Leiker said he had deep respect for the riders and …

The Chase County Bulldogs will be well represented at the 2026 State Track and Field Meet after turning in a strong performance at a competitive regional meet in Humboldt.

Coach Derick Budke reported t…

A community thank you goes to the volunteers who joined together to repaint the flag poles at Council Grove’s Sunnyslope Cemetery last weekend. Those assisting in the effort were Reid Buttrey, Sidney …

TERRIFIC KIDS -- Emprise Bank honored eight local students as Terrific Kids during a recognition dinner Tuesday night. The program recognizes four fifth-grade students and four sixth-grade students fr…

Council Oak chapter of DAR met Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Post Office Oak and was joined by members of the Emporia chapter of DAR. Regent, Colleen Anderson, led the group in the DAR ritual and prayer…

For years, the “enemedia,” i.e., “enemy media,” has told us that the biggest threat to our country is the MAGA movement and everyday conservative voters. We’ve been warne…