Adam Hamilton, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, told a gathering Wednesday evening at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove that his campaign is focused on affordability, he…

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, a…

The Quiet Grind Behind the Scenes

When people drive past our schools in July, the empty parking lots and quiet playgrounds give the impression that the district has hit the pause button for the summer.…

Residents and visitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for Sethfest 2026, a free community celebration of art, music, history and local culture planned for Oct. 10 in Council Grove.

The Communit…

Council Grove Junior/Senior High School Principal Jay Doornbos is reminding students and families of several requirements and important dates as the 2026-2027 school year approaches.

Students must have…

Drivers along the 300 block of West Main Street may have noticed scaffolding surrounding part of the Council Grove Community Center, Inc., more commonly known as the Bowers Community Center.

Hartman Ma…

Alta Vista CORE Community will host a free BBQ in the Park on Monday, Aug. 3, at the Council Grove Swimming Pool Park pavilion.

Dinner, prepared by Not Your Daddy’s BBQ, will be served at 5:30 p.m., fo…

TOPEKA -- The Kansas Department of Transportation is raising awareness of the dangers of bridge strikes.

Officials say Kansas recorded 377 vehicle strikes against bridges in 2025, more than one every d…