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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 · 2d
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Provalus to bring 150 IT jobs to vacant downtown Independence building

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. - (KOAM) - A long-vacant downtown Independence building will soon house an information technology company that plans to add about 150 jobs in Montgomery County.

Independence, KS · 16h

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Neodesha Passes Transient Guest Tax Ordinance

The Neodesha City Commission approve the passage of an ordinance concerning the City’s Transient Guest Tax. The measure concerns the tax applied to short term stays, such as hotels and motels, Air BnBs, and other short-term rental properties. City Administrator Brogan Jones says the measure actually isn’t a new tax.

Neodesha, KS · 1d

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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 · 4d
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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 · 2d

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Nick Dobler Announces Departure From Coffeyville Football

After three seasons at the helm of Coffeyville football, Nick Dobler is no longer the head coach of the Red Ravens. Dobler announced the news on his X account, stating, "With a heavy heart and full of mixed emotions, I am no longer the head coach at Coffeyville CC. I want to thank all the players, coaches, and people on campus that I have been blessed to work with. I have no idea my next step/journey in life."

Coffeyville, KS · 1d

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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 · 3d

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ICC Cosmetology Hosting Jingle and Mingle Event

Independence Community College Cosmetology invites the community to an evening of holiday treats and beauty services. Jingle & Mingle is Thursday, December 3rd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Salon West, 2615 West Main Street in Independence. The event features blowouts, hair tinsel and feathers, mini facials, custom lip gloss and press-on nails. Lip gloss and press-on nails are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Independence, KS · 21h

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A view from home: Photo award shines a light on Malone’s life, community support

Heather Malone did not have to go far to find an award-winning photograph. From her driveway in the Flint Hills, she aimed her camera toward a hill as a winter storm approached. The resulting image, “A Storm Moving In,” earned second place in the Winter at Work category of the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s 2026 photo contest.

Emporia, KS · 2d

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Caney Valley, Sabetha Meet With State Semifinal Berth at Stake

The Caney Valley Bullpups are one win away from reaching the 2A state semifinals for the first time in program history after rolling past Royal Valley 46-6 in the regional round. Head coach Criss Davis and his 10-0 squad now turn their attention to a familiar postseason obstacle as they prepare to face Sabetha in the sectional round.

Caney, 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 · 1d

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CHC/SEK Food Is Medicine Program Helps Southeast Kansas Residents Build Healthier Habits

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Twenty-seven Southeast Kansas residents are making healthier food choices after participating in the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) Food Is Medicine programs in Pittsburg and Humboldt. The programs provided participants with healthy groceries tailored to their individual needs, nutrition education, cooking skills training and...

Humboldt, KS · 1d

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Coffeyville Credit Card Fee Changes

Credit card processing fees are changing for some City of Coffeyville payments. Beginning Friday, November 20, credit card payments for Municipal Court and miscellaneous City services will carry a 4.25% processing fee, with a minimum charge of $2.50 per transaction. Those miscellaneous payments include City facility and building rentals. The City says the fee change follows a platform transition by its payment processing provider.

Coffeyville, KS · 1d