Zachary Durling, 31, White City was traveling northbound on S 2400 Rd when he struck a deer that was in the roadway with his 2016 Subaru Forester. He was wearing a seatbelt. The accident occurred June…

Dunlap dance ad offers glimpse of 1926 social life A nearly 100-year-old advertisement from the Nov. 23, 1926, edition of the Council Grove Republican offers a small but lively glimpse into Thanksgivi…

Drew Buchman of Council Grove, and Jayden Coover, Wilsey have been named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Washburn University.

To qualify for the President’s List, an undergradua…

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 …