Property rights, tribal relations and alternative energy dominated discussions at a town hall meeting last Wednesday with the ...

An Effingham man died as the result of a Sunday, March 8 accident involving two UTVs in Jefferson County, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s appointment of Barta and three other Kansas bankers to the State Banking Board was approved unanimously by the Kansas Senate on Feb. 17. Barta says she’s proud to be able to ...

Bettie A. Holeman, 93, of Grain Valley, Mo., passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at Fairview Cemetery in Vinita, Okla. A memorial service ...

After 27 years with GNBank, including the last 24 as community bank president, Ken Glennon has retired, closing out a 41-year career in banking focused on customer relationships a ...

For the first time in 17 years, Holton’s basic electricity rates are going to go up. During the Holton City Commission’s regular meeting on Monday, commissioners voted unanimo ...

The City of Holton’s annual street plan for 2026 includes curb and brick restoration on part of the 500 block of Kansas Avenue, according to Holton Street Superintendent Greg Tanking, who presented ...

Brandon Dean Rison, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Topeka. Brandon was born on Oct. 29, 1980, in Topeka, the son of Steven D. Rison and Sandra K. (Bernhardt) Rison. He grew up ...

John Henry “Hank” Dowd Sr., 77, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, with family by his side. He was born May 22, 1948, in Hutchinson, the son of ...

Wilbur Eugene Boyce, 90, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He was born April 3, 1935, on the family farm south of Valley Falls to his parents, Harry and Rose (Adkins) Boyce.

Next weekend, Holton High School alumni will return to their hometown and alma mater to relive their “Glory Days” in the annual event that also draws classic car enthusiasts and arts and crafts fans ...

Midwest Health, one of the region’s largest senior living providers, has completed the biggest acquisition in its nearly 50-year history, adding 15 assisted living communities across the state of ...