A growing partnership between staff at the Chase County Detention Center and a newly formed nonprofit organization is providing practical support and added human connection for detainees housed at the…

USD 284 has expanded its transportation fleet with the purchase of a new coach-style activity bus. The new bus is designed to better serve students and staff traveling to activities, competitions and …

Herington High’s Sadie Haws (3) shoots a basket in Tuesday night’s home game against Centre. She scored eight points in the game, which was won by the Lady Railers, 34-20. Also pictured is…

Local Flint Hills Rural Electric Cooperative Association leaders were greeted by Kansas Senator Mike Arga bright when they visited the Kansas Capitol on Monday, February 2. Attending the Kansas Electr…

The USD 417 Board of Education held a regular meeting Monday, February 9, at the District Office, 17 Wood St., Council Grove. Board President Terry Powell was absent, and Vice President Patty Talley c…

The Young Guest House, one of Council Grove’s most recognizable historic homes, was nearly lost to demolition. Its preservation was not the result of a long-term business plan or a formal histor…

Council Grove Junior High wrestlers competed at the 2026 Southeast of Saline Junior High Scramble on February 9 in Gypsum, Kansas, turning in a strong overall performance highlighted by several firstp…

Below is an excerpt from the February 19, 1940 edition of the Council Grove Republican. It is typed exactly as it was published in 1940.

NATIVE BORN TRIO IS NOW COMPLETE

Mrs A H Prater Has Lived For 42 …

The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) has released dates for three Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings across Kansas this spring as part of its continued commitment to cattle well-being, beef quality and f…

The Sportsman’s Outfitter & Marine Boat Fishing & Hunting Show will be held Feb. 20–22 at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, bringing together fishing, hunting, boating, an…