Butler Community College has announced its President’s and Dean’s Honor Roll recipients for the spring 2026 semester, with 19 area students included among more than 1,200 students receiving academic h…

The Americus Lodge recognized five boys Saturday for their actions following a crash and fire that occurred during the spring near Northern Heights.

The recognition event was held Saturday, June 20, at…

Washburn University has announced its spring 2026 Dean’s List honorees. Included on the list are Colton Skaggs, Council Grove, and Mallory Arnold, Herington.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergra…

On June 13, Jackson Haas, 18, Topeka, was driving a 2019 Dodge Ram on 1300 Road when he struck a cow. More than $1,000 damage was caused. No injuries were reported or observed. He was wearing his seat…

Area firefighter relief associations in Morris County, Chase County, Herington and Alta Vista will receive a combined $78,696.86 through the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act.

Kansas Insurance Commissione…

March 4, 1841, came to Washington under a lid of cloud and a hard, restless wind. The cold carried up the streets and climbed the Capitol steps. Wool felt thinner than it should. Tens of thousands of …

The Flint Hills’ patriotism shone brightly on Flag Day June 14. Above the Flint Hills Community Band played at the Chase County All Veterans Memorial Park in Cottonwood Falls before the retirement of …

Flint Hills communities marked Flag Day with patriotic ceremonies honoring the American flag and the veterans and residents who gathered to take part in the annual June 14 observance.

In Council Grove,…

Emporia woman fatally struck and killed by vehicle in Nebraska EMPORIA (KVOE) -- An investigation is underway in Nebraska following a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian accident that claimed the life of an E…

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Linda Scott, member of Chargers Track team at White City, wins her third Missouri Valley high jump championship…Lynn Cress named to dean’s honor roll at KSU…David Owen going through basic training…