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SEK Area Agency on Aging seeks hot meal kitchen to serve homebound seniors in southeast Kansas

The SEK Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and older across nine counties in southeast Kansas. A recent one-time grant helped the agency buy a van that can transport hot meals from kitchens in Coffeyville and Pittsburg. The agency has a waiting list of more than 380 people who need home-delivered meals. The agency is seeking another kitchen in the region to cook hot meals for Allen, Neosho and Woodson counties, which currently receive only frozen meals. It also plans to add meal sites.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Pete’s Expands Solar Power to Iola and Humboldt Locations

IOLA, Kan. — Pete’s convenience stores in Iola and Humboldt are now generating a portion of their electricity through solar power, joining the company’s Chanute location in a growing renewable energy initiative. The Parsons-based convenience store chain recently completed solar installations at its Iola store at 1700...

Iola, KS · 16h
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Provalus Coming to Downtown Independence

A major new economic opportunity is coming to downtown Independence. At Thursday’s city commission meeting, the commission announced the approval of Project Fun Town. This project will bring a major new business to the community. Director of the Montgomery County Action Council Melissa Johnson says the I-T company Provalus is coming to Independence.

Independence, KS · 1d
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A look at the tent camp at 2nd Street Park

Many people in Fort Scott have heard about the tents at 2nd Street Park, also known as Bridal Veil Park, but have not seen them. This photo, taken Nov. 3, shows at least six tents near the park’s pavilion, several of them covered with tarps. The city has said...

Fort Scott, KS · 4d
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Another Kind of Little House on the Prairie. Murder on the plains: the Bloody Benders

The Cherryvale Historical Museum displays a collection of artifacts found at the Benders’ cabin that includes three hammers believed to have been used in their crimes. The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka has a knife with reddish-brown stains that is associated with the murders and a sign advertising the Benders’ cabin as an inn.

Cherryvale, KS · 3d

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Nov. 11, 1911: Temperatures plummet, people die as strongest cold front in history stuns central U.S.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A historic day for extreme weather remains a fascinating case for meteorologists and everyday people alike, 115 years later. On Nov. 11, 1911, the strongest cold front in recorded history made its way across the Midwest. The extreme event, dubbed “the Great Blue Norther,” saw temperatures drop up to 50 degrees in one hour and up to 90 degrees in 24 hours.

Wichita, KS · 2d

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Caney Kansas Tries For First Appearance in 2A Semifinals

Sticking with high school football, Caney Valley Kansas is trying to get as far as the Bullpups have ever gotten in the 2A playoffs on Friday. Caney at 10-0 will face another unbeaten club in the Sabetha Blue Jays in the 2A quarterfinals. Caney Valley is coming off another blowout in over Royal Valley, 46-6. The games are getting tougher. The Pups trailed 6-0 in the contest before reeling off 46-unaswered.

Caney, KS · 2d

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Girard’s Smith signs NLI to play baseball at the University of Arkansas

From a Trojan to a Razorback, Kam Smith will continue his athletic career at the next-level, playing for the University of Arkansas. SIGNING:

Girard, KS · 1d

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No exceptions, even for commissioners: County bars personal use of its property

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County employees can no longer use county vehicles, equipment or property for personal purposes, and commissioners can’t grant exceptions, under a policy adopted Nov. 2. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Joe Allen voting against. Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee removed language that would have let...

Bourbon County, KS · 3d

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Women's Basketball Signs Burlington High Standout Mac Medlock for 2027-28

OTTAWA, Kan. – Ottawa University head women's basketball coach has announced the signing of Mac Medlock for the 2027-28 season. Medlock is from Burlington, Kan., and attends Burlington High School. Medlock is a 5-11 shooting guard/small forward for the Lady Cats. She is a three-time All-League selection in basketball...

Ottawa, KS · 2d

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Lyon County certifies results of 2026 general election Thursday

Lyon County’s vote canvass for 2026 is now complete. The Lyon County Board of Canvassers approved the results of the election during the official canvass Thursday afternoon. According to Lyon County Election Officer Amie Jones, the election saw a voter turnout of just over 55 percent with more than 11,600 ballots cast.

Lyon County, KS · 23h

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Match Day Today in Coffeyville

Coffeyville's biggest single-day giving event happens today. Match Day continues now through 11:59 tonight, and there are 37 different organizations to give to. The event is organized by the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation. Director Sam Kudrick says there is $100,000 in matching funds available once again this year. Donations can...

Coffeyville, KS · 1d

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Four Generations Share National Honor Society Legacy

On Tuesday, November 3rd, a rare occasion occurred at Southeast High School, Cherokee, KS. Four consecutive generations of National Honor Society members were gathered in one place. Evelyn Garner graduated in 1961 and was a member; her son, Bill Garner, graduated in 1981 and was also a member. Bill and Cindy Garner’s daughter, Dr.Sarah (Garner) Maxton, graduated in 2005 and was a member as well. Her son, sophomore James Maxton, was inducted at Southeast High School, making the fourth consecutive generation to be in the National Honor Society. According to the NHS website, this specific milestone is exceptionally rare due to both the historical timeline of the organization and the shifting criteria for selection.

Cherokee, KS · 1d