Debbie and Jon Sawyer, who reside at the Council Grove City Lake, enlisted their entire family to assist with painting their lawn for the lake’s Fourth of July festivities and won f irst place i…

After more than three decades in education and six years of dedicated leadership in USD 284 Chase County, Glenna Grinstead officially retired as District Superintendent on July 1, 2025. Her decision m…

The Kaw Nation celebrated the newly upgraded Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park in Council Grove, Kan sas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 22, during Washunga Days. The 168-acre tribal park has o…

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. Commissioners Wayne Kohler, Jim Barber, and David Fox were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, an…

Two individuals from Quenemo, Kansas, were arrested on June 29, 2025, following the theft of a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reported stolen from the 2800 block of G Avenue.

Deputies with the Morris Co…

The Council Grove Marina hosted a crowd-pleasing Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest on Saturday, July 5, as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. The event featured 55 participants across four age d…

On June 27, 2025 members of the Flint Hills 4-H Club enjoyed a morning visiting M.A.D. (Making a Difference) Farm by Alta Vista for their educational tour. Club members pictured are: (L to R) Isaac Sc…

Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at ho…