Harvesting onions and popular fruits

Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan says gardeners have no need to cry when looking for signs to harvest onions.

He said onions reach maturity when the tops begin to fall over; wh…

Help children learn: “Look, don’t touch”

Parents are encouraged to help children recognize several poisonous plants that may be found in yards, wooded areas, ditches, fields, trails and along fence lines. Children should be taught never to t…

Digital shelf labels raise questions about grocery pricing

Digital shelf labels, also called DSLs, are beginning to change the way prices appear in some retail stores. Unlike paper tags, the electronic labels can be updated quickly, allowing a store to change…

Milestone reached at KU’s Memorial Stadium

LAWRENCE (WIBW) - A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing transformation of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas.

Officials announced that the University of Kansas,…

2026 Washunga Days Car Show draws 27 entries

The 2026 Washunga Days Car Show brought a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty entries to Council Grove during the annual community celebration.

Co-coordinators Morton and Sherrie…

Local Terry Powell

Local Terry Powell won the Pins-up Choice with his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air (left) at the Washunga Days car show Saturday. Best of Show honors went to a 1935 Plymouth (right), owned by Randy Grossenbacher.

MCH warns public about phone scams

MCH Hospital & Clinics is warning patients and community members to use caution after receiving reports of scam phone calls in the area that may appear to be associated with MCH.

Hospital officials…

Through Your Eyes

REMINISCING

1976

Mrs. Doris Cress recognized by the Regional Area Agency on Aging for her efforts in establishing services for senior citizens in Morris County… Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sorenson parents of a daughter, …

On This Day

2002 – Africa’s worst ever train disaster kills 281--The crash occurred near Msagali, Tanzania, when a passenger train with some 1,200 passengers rolled back down Igandu hill after its brakes had fail…

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