Category Archives: News
John 'Doc' Baxter Scholarship Fund taco feed coming Wednesday
The seventh annual John “Doc” Baxter Scholarship Fund taco feed is slated for Wednesday. Pan-fried tacos will be available at the Didde Catholic Campus Center, 1415 Merchant, from 11 am to...
Mar 26, 2019
Gov. Kelly vetoes Republican-championed income, food sales tax restructuring plan
Governor Laura Kelly issued her first veto Monday, putting a major piece of Republican-backed tax legislation on hold — at least for the short term. Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed Senate Bill 22, cha...
Mar 26, 2019
Longbine: K-12 funding among big issues yet to solve before 2019 legislative session closes down
A lot has been accomplished, but some heavy lifting remains ahead for state lawmakers. That’s the perspective of 17th District Senator and Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine of Emporia, who joi...
Mar 25, 2019
Donkey basketball raising money for USD 252 Honor Flight trip
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Honor Flight is fast approaching, and the district is raising funds for the upcoming trip with a little donkey basketball Tuesday night. Hartford student Bailey Darbys...
Mar 25, 2019
Health Center, Newman Regional Health boards holding separate monthly meetings this week
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors is planning for two meetings Tuesday, while the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has a single meeting later in the week. As part of t...
Mar 25, 2019
Westar alerts customers of fraudulent check scam
Westar Energy is alerting customers about a fraudulent check scheme, although the activity does not appear to be taking place locally. The utility says several checks in Pennsylvania and Ohio have a f...
Mar 25, 2019
UPDATE: All Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve trails east of K-177 closed until further notice for prescribed burns
The annual grass fire season is underway across the Flint Hills, including the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Rangeland burns on the preserve need ideal weather conditions, including wind speed,...
Mar 25, 2019
Area man hurt, Wabaunsee County woman killed in head-on crash
A Morris County man was hurt and a Wabaunsee County woman died after a two-vehicle crash in Geary County on Sunday. The crash happened shortly after 3 pm on Kansas Highway 177 about two miles south of...
Mar 25, 2019
Community choirs raise their voices in support of Habitat for Humanity
Harmonious voices filled the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon in support of Habitat for Humanity. The 15th annual “A Lord-Built House” concert was held and featu...
Mar 24, 2019
Argabright chosen as President-Elect for Kansas School Superintendents Association
USD 252 Superintendent Dr. Mike Argabright has been named as President-elect for the Kansas School Superintendents Association. The KSSA is an organization dedicated to the growth, development and gen...
Mar 24, 2019
