Kansans Deserve a Vote on Their Supreme Court - Jul. 22, 2026
Kansans elected their Supreme Court justices for nearly a century, from statehood in 1861 until 1958. On August 4, voters will decide whether to restore that right. The question on the primary ballot is straightforward. A yes vote gives Kansas citizens the right to elect the seven justices of the Kansas...[More]
KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County - Jul. 22, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68 from U.S. 169 to the Spring Valley Road...[More]
Enjoy the flavor of homegrown herbs year-round - Jul. 22, 2026
Add homegrown flavor to any meal with garden fresh herbs that will elevate any dish. Continue enjoying them well past the end of the season by preserving favorites to use in winter meals. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed for cooking or garnishing a favorite dish throughout the growing...[More]
Commanders win tournament at Arma - Jul. 22, 2026
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18....[More]
Applications are now open for small farm and food business funding - Jul. 22, 2026
APPLETON CITY, MO — Food and farm businesses across eligible rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri will soon have access to new funding designed to help local food products move from farm to market. Harvest to Market grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for projects that strengthen...[More]
Agricultural dust poses hidden health risks for farmers - Jul. 22, 2026
MANHATTAN — Dust is an unavoidable part of farming, but a Kansas State University expert says what’s floating in the air around grain bins, hay barns and livestock facilities can pose serious risks to farmers’ health. Mitch Ricketts, professor of agricultural safety and health at Kansas...[More]
Pork rinds and blackberries - Jul. 22, 2026
There have been many innovations since the use of the first fishing lures, including the advent of the many varieties of pork-rind. Probably the use of pork-rinds all came about when some old-timer couldn’t find any fishin’ worms, and turned as a last resort to a strip of thin-sliced bacon....[More]
Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026 - Jul. 20, 2026
Karen Kay Clayton, 69, passed away June 26, 2026, at Azria in Olathe, Kan. Preceded in death by husband Bob Clayton in August of 2022. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Kathryn (Kite) McGee of Centerville, Kan., they also preceded her in death. She is survived by sons Dean (Cindy) Friend...[More]
Injunction sought to disclose sealed records in Leonard case - Jul. 15, 2026
Case seeking to overturn a state law heard in Linn County District Court The filing of a case by Walker Publishing Inc. d/b/a Linn County News seeking an injunction on KSA 60-2617 came after months of attempting to gain access to, and ascertain what, if any, charges had been filed in the State...[More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway representative on project - Jul. 15, 2026
During the public comment portion of the meeting on Monday, July 13, of the Linn County Commissioners, representative Barry Matchett, of Clearway Energy spoke to the board; however, Commission Chairperson Alison Hamilton noted they would not be responding as they had been advised not to due to pending...[More]
