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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 · 19h
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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 · 18h
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frontenac’s Wiemers signs to play baseball at Pitt State

Frontenac baseball player Brock Wiemers signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Pitt State. SIGNING:

Frontenac, KS · 1d