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Overdraft fees follow payroll switch the county was warned against

Bourbon County used to run its payroll inside CIC, the same program it uses to keep its books. In August 2025 the county commission voted to stop doing that and to pay Emerson & Company for access to its PayEntry software instead. Before the vote, the county clerk warned commissioners that PayEntry would not fit the county’s accounting system.

Bourbon County, KS · 17h
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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 1d

Emporia gazette.com

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Ollie’s opens 13th Kansas location in Flinthills Mall

Ollie’s celebrated their grand opening on Nov. 4 at Flinthills Mall, bringing a wide selection of name-brand items at an everyday bargain. Ollie’s has food, clothes, furniture and rugs, bedding, electronics, books, arts and crafts, tools and kitchen supplies up to 70% off. Ollie’s takes retailers' inventory that...

Emporia, KS · 2d
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Opens in Emporia

A new retail option has opened its doors in Emporia as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet officially welcomed customers to its new location inside the Flint Hills Mall on Wednesday. Ollie’s specializes in purchasing name-brand merchandise in bulk and passing the savings along to customers, offering discounts of up to 70 percent off regular retail prices.

Emporia, KS · 1d
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Southeast Kansas’ newest farm show begins

Starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday, an event center in Frontenac doubles as a farmer paradise.

Frontenac, KS · 1d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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AmericanMaid Plastics to bring 200-plus jobs to Fort Scott's old Timken building

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Fort Scott, KS · 2d

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Independence Voters Split on City Sales Tax

Independence voters approve one sales tax measure and reject another. Independence voters were asked to approve two sales tax measures on Tuesday's ballot. One of those measures passed while the other failed, both by narrow margins. Passing with 51% of the total vote, the 1% Educational Sale Tax will be replaced with a General Purpose Sales tax on October 1, 2028. However, the 1% Special Purpose Sales Tax failed by just 14 votes. That tax will remain in effect until it expires in 2032.

Independence, KS · 2d

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Independence Seeks Applicants for Economic Board

The City of Independence is accepting applications to fill two openings on its Economic Development Advisory Board. The appointments will begin January 1st, 2027, and run through January 1st, 2030. The board reviews the city's economic development policies and makes recommendations to the City Commission on strategies, incentives, tax abatements...

Independence, KS · 1d

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City suspends solar award to seek bids; $558,564 sewer truck ties 2-2

The Fort Scott City Commission voted 3-1 on Nov. 3 to suspend its award for the solar project it approved two weeks earlier so the city can look for other bids. Commissioners also tied 2-2 on a $558,564 sewer cleaner truck and put off decisions on selling lake lots and hiring a new tourism marketing firm until Nov. 17.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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This Underrated Missouri City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody hands you a map to the good life anymore, but if they did, there’s a solid chance it would have a pin dropped right on Joplin, Missouri. This city in the southwest corner of the state has quietly become one of the most compelling places in America for Gen Z buyers who are done watching their homeownership dreams get priced out of existence.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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Walmart optical division to undergo restructuring

Walmart has restructured its optical business operations, eliminating some roles in the process.

Bentonville, AR · 13h

Four States Home Page

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Cornell Complex unveils 85-kilowatt solar energy system

The Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex unveils its new 85-kilowatt solar energy system.

Joplin, MO · 1d

Lawrence County Record

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Landrum Drug closes after 18 years of business

Mt. Vernon’s Landrum Drug has closed its doors after 18 years in service to the town. Owners Adam and Jill Freitas announced the immediate closure of the pharmacy in a Facebook post on Oct. 27. The Freitases stated that its customers would now use Hometown Pharmacy. It is currently...

Mt Vernon, MO · 1d

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Lamar man recognized as Rising Star in national Agri Services

LAMAR, Mo. (MFA) - MFA in Columbia, Mo. announce that MFA Agri Services manager, Hunter Walls , has been named one of the 2026 Rising Stars in the industry.

Lamar, MO · 20h

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Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex unveils 83-kilowatt solar system to cut energy costs

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Joplin, MO · 1d

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Walmart and Symbotic agreement supports supply chain transformation

Retailer will deploy Symbotic’s technology to bring additional automation capabilities to 25 regional distribution centers.

Bentonville, AR · 3d

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Black walnut harvest extends through November due to delayed walnut drop

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) – Hammons Black Walnuts has extended its  buying season through November 30, giving local harvesters more time to collect the nuts that did not drop during a dry October.

Jasper County, MO · 2d

aftermarketnews.com

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Bennie Skelton Named 2026 WIX Filters Counter Professional of the Year

WIX Filters and Counterman have named Bennie Skelton of Crow-Burlingame’s Bumper to Bumper store in Neosho, Missouri, the 2026 Counter Professional of the Year. Skelton brings more than four decades of parts experience to the counter, building customer relationships that now extend across generations. His career reflects a commitment to helping customers and a determination to overcome challenges.

Neosho, MO · 2d

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Missouri Public Service Commission Schedules Hearings on Evergy’s Proposed Energy Projects

The Missouri Public Service Commission is inviting customers to provide input on Evergy’s request to construct new electric generation and battery storage facilities in Missouri. Evergy Missouri Metro and Evergy Missouri West have filed an application seeking three Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, which would authorize the companies to...

Missouri · 3d

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Pittsburg businesses can register for Small Business Saturday passport event

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - Pittsburg-area businesses can register through Friday, Nov. 6, to take part in the city’s Small Business Saturday Passport Event on Nov. 28.

Pittsburg, KS · 3d