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.

In Wabaunsee County, Sheriff Eric Ki…

Erin Effland • Age 7-8 Class Grand Champion - Foods

Rylee Baseley • Age 7-8 Class Reserve Champion - Foods

Norah Effland • Age 9-11 Class Grand Champion - Foods

Rachel Small • Age 12-…

On August 2, Mary Kay Myers captured this photo of the Neosho River, between Council Grove and the reservoir. It exudes the beauty and peace of our area.

Jeremy and Kimberly (Blount) Watson of Council Grove, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Rae Watson, to Justin Robert Dieker, son of Robert and Emily (Parker) Dieker of Ol…

The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) has announced the members of its 2026 Thrive class, a year-long human resources learning cohort for school district leaders across the state. Among those…

The opening day headcount for USD 417 on Thursday showed a decline of 30 students compared to last year. A total of 726 students were recorded for the 2025–2026 school year, down from 756 on ope…

Council Grove is preparing to bury two 100-year time capsules at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19. They are brimming with comments from Council Grove residents and reminders of what life is like fo…

The 2025 Morris County Fair celebrated the creativity and skill of local 4-H members during the annual Fashion Revue, held Tuesday, July 22. Participants in the Sewing and Textile Design and Shopping …

Chris Kennedy, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), visited Council Grove Wednesday morning to attend the major awards drawing of Phil Taunton’s youth fishing contest…

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, GOD’S KIDS on TUESDAYS will meet at the Council Grove/Dunlap United Methodist Church at 21 N Mission on Tuesdays after school.

GOD’S KIDS on TUESDAYS welcomes al…