AGNEWS
Ks Jr Angus member Creed Caldwell is Colvin Certified Angus Beef ® brand
The next generation of beef leaders is already putting in the hard work—on ranches, in classrooms and in research labs. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes and supports their dedication, awarding 27 students across the country a combined $100,000 this year to continue... [More]
USDA to gather conservation data, assess trends to improve program and services
WASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners to gather in-depth information... [More]
NEWS
SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]
Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments
The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]
Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature
Recently Dave Trabert with the Kansas Policy Institute gave testimony to the Kansas State Legislature regarding property taxes and the changes that the Institute has tracked over the last few years. Trabert told legislators that after staying in a narrow band of fluctuation... [More]
More News
- Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6
- County logo sees little change
- Linn County P&Z Appeals Board denies subdivision appeal
- Commissioners discuss suggestion to leave EDA position vacant
- USD 362 board hears positive results from spring state tests
- Special: Rep. Derek Schmidt now accepting applications for U.S. Military Academy nominations
- Pleasanton council votes 2-2 on RNR, budget
- Mine Creek Battlefield bridge ribbon cutting this weekend
COMMUNITY
A few things to know about football
What do rugby and soccer have in common? They are the two sports that American Football originated from. The first football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton Universities in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 6, 1869. But the game looked much different than the football... [More]
First Aid: your safety toolkit
Common myths in television and the movies With contributions by Joe Stellwagon, AMR Paramedic Anyone who watches television, from cartoons to movies and everything in between, you’ve probably seen some type of first aid given to a character. However, how accurate... [More]
Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES
During the 2024-2025 academic year at USD 346, teacher Wendi Baldwin filled out an application for a grant for hydroponic towers for the district. That grant was awarded to the district in February of 2025 for a total of five towers to be placed at both the elementary school... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for Oct 4-5
- Mine Creek Heritage Day this Saturday
- Blood Drive: The Battle of the Badges
- Parker Days set for Sept. 20
- Pleasanton Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Sept. 4
- MCHP seeks quilts for Fall Festival and Quilt Show
- Local family offers drawing lessons for kids in online broadcast
- First aid safety with Joe Stellwagon
