Livestock brands once served as the “ironclad signatures” of Flint Hills ranch families, identifying their cattle while also becoming enduring symbols of family history, land and livelihood.

In the com…

Although SOS has not maintained a physical office in Council Grove since approximately 2024, the organization continues to provide free, confidential and voluntary services throughout Morris and Chase…

Part 4

99. Substitute for House Bill 2357 – provides for expungement of certain court records and consideration of mediation in eviction actions in which the underlying rental agreement is governed by …

The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

By law, all right of way on st…

Hannah Konen and Calla Unruh, both of Council Grove, received their degrees from Wichita State University this spring.

Konen received a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Unruh a Bachelor of Science in Me…

Kyra Blosser, Council Grove, has been elected as a senior initiate of the KU chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

Jonathan Lamb, the president of KU’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter and a professor of English, presided …

An effort is underway to recall Council Grove Mayor Ryan McDonald, although the process remains in its preliminary stages and no recall election has been scheduled.

A Statement of Recall seeking McDona…

The USD 417 Board of Education elected new officers, reviewed state assessment results and approved budget-related actions, policies and personnel matters during its regular meeting Monday, July 13, a…

Golf has been played for centuries, and is one of the most popular pastimes in North America. The National Golf Foundation says 48.1 million people ages six and up play golf across traditional courses…

Local FCCLA members earned one gold award and three silver awards while competing in STAR Events during a four-day trip to Washington, D.C.

Madison Forge, Declan SanRomani and Ellie Palmquist received …