The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, a…

On June 24, a Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of South Neosho Street, Council Grove, for a minor traffic infraction. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle. Marijuana, Methamph…

Council Oak Regent, Colleen Anderson, and Council Oak Secretary, Pat Schneider of the daughters of the American Revolution, attended the annual conference in Washington DC. Traveling with them was the…

Morris County Courthouse and all departments will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no Public Transportation available.

- Cooper Blackledge and Graveyard I…

Residents who plan to shoot fireworks this Independence Day season should check the rules for the city or county where they live, because Kansas leaves consumer fireworks discharge times to local auth…

Fund/Dept. Budget YTD Expenses % of Budget Remaining Commissioners 80,500 31,435.05 61% Clerk 142,000 57,585.80 59% Treasurer 216,450 79,916.39 63% Attorney 199,100 80,705.02 59% Register of Deeds 138…

MANHATTAN (WIBW) - A Manhattan woman was arrested in connection to human trafficking, the Riley Co. Police Department (RCPD) says.

RCPD officials announced that on Thursday, June 25, Lashenna Renitia D…

WICHITA (KSNW) — The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the death sentences of Jonathan and Reginald Carr.

The justices found that the brothers are “not entitled to resentencing.”

The brothers were…

To help the public celebrate safely, the Kansas State Fire Marshal offers the following tips for the safe use of fireworks:

Always ignite outdoors

Have an adult supervise all fire works activities Have …

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