Kansas Supreme Court upholds Carr brothers’ death sentences

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…

Fireworks safety tips

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 …

On This Day

2007 – Apple releases the first iP hone--The iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry and for a while made Apple one of the world’s most valuable companies.

1995 – The Space Shuttle Atlantis docks…

USPS asks Congress for help

Postmaster General David Steiner told members of Congress on Wednesday that the United States Postal Service is facing a serious financial shortfall and needs leg islative help to continue operating u…

REMINISCING

1976

Kelly Ghere, Lori Ramsey, Stephanie Baker and Corrine Bruckner among CGHS Bravettes earning awards at the Rockhurst College Camp in Kansas City…Pam Oesterhaus and Regina Kidd named editors of the …

Giulia and the Phil Meyer family To the Teachers, Coaches, Friends, and the Entire Council Grove Community— Thank You

There are moments in life when “thank you” simply doesn’t seem like enough. This is one of those moments.

As Giulia’s time in America came to an end, Lisa and I, along with her grandmother Charlene and…

LETTER TO EDITOR

I find it difficult to believe that “bulb-outs” (Peninsulas in this case, street obstructions that extend from a yard right of way or sidewalk into the street) are safer than standing on a right-of-wa…

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The Council Grove Republican now has a newsstand outside the Council Grove Post Office. Pick up today’s issue or any edition from the past week for only 75 cernts per copy.

Sawyer, Herington funeral home staffs continue serving amid uncertainty

Sawyer Funeral Home in Council Grove and the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home location in Herington are among five funeral home properties named in a foreclosure action, but local funeral director Debbie Sawy…

Council Grove included in coast-to-coast American Discovery 250 Relay route

Council Grove will be part of a national cross-country relay this fall, and organizers are still seeking a bicyclist to help carry the relay baton through the Flint Hills.

The American Discovery 250 Re…

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