Council Grove businesses will offer shopping and dining specials during Girls Getaway in the Grove from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25.

Theresa Drube of Herington, a former City of Council Grove employee, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the city unlawfully terminated her in retaliation for reporting suspected insurance fraud by another city employee.

The Council Grove City Council appointed Stuart Symmonds of Emporia as city attorney and approved several street and infrastructure projects during its regular meeting Tuesday, July 21, at City Hall. Although consideration of a city attorney appeared later on the published agenda, the council moved the matter to immediately after approval of the agenda because attorney Zachery Strella of McPherson was waiting by video conference.

Cora Faye Stander of Topeka Kansas passed away on July 13, 2026. Born to Fred and Ruth Woods of Wichita, KS on May 16, 1937, she was the second of four daughters.

Galen McDonald, 80, father of Council Grove Mayor Ryan Mc-Donald, passed away Friday, July 17. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.

Criminal court proceedings continue for four men accused of theft, conspiracy and other counts, including drug transport, in Morris County. Ulric Samspon of Topeka, Raul Hernandez of Leavenworth and Randy Fetters Jr.

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson has announced the Senate’s 2026 interim committee assignments. Sen.

Nine Chase County residents are among 21 Flint Hills Track and Field club athletes who have qualified in a combined 40 events for the AAU Junior Olympic Games, scheduled for Aug. 1-8 in Des Moines, Iowa.

(KABI) Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo is partnering with Elsie Brooks Memorial Cancer Fund to help people undergoing cancer treatment Jeff Biehler, of Herington, has put up a heck of a fight the last 9 years.