WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) was named to the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress by members of the House Republican Steering Committee. He issued the following statement: “I am humbled and honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee,” said Rep. LaTurner. “Kansans deserve a seat at the table to ensure our hard-earned tax dollars are being spent responsibly in Washington. I look forward to working with Chairwoman Granger and the rest of my colleagues on the committee to deliver results for communities across Kansas.” The House Appropriations Committee is responsible for funding the federal government and determining how American tax dollars are spent. This influential committee touches on a wide range of issues impacting the United States, including national defense, agriculture, energy, healthcare, border security, and more.
STATE
Two subjects arrested and fentanyl seized in Pittsburg
CRAWFORD COUNTY – The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made up of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations, along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsburg Police Department,... [More]
UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder
UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder ... [More]
SPECIAL: Search continues for missing Parsons man
UPDATE: Body of missing Parsons man located and two arrested NEOSHO COUNTY _ The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office located the body of missing 23-year-old Dakota A.... [More]
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- Several subjects arrested after search warrant in Independence
- Death investigation in Galena
- Governor Kelly announces qualifying families can now apply for $1000 per student for Learning Recovery
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- KDA announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity
- AG Kris Kobach joins coalition to uphold federal law against encouraging illegal immigration
- Treasurer Steven Johnson marks National Unclaimed Property Day
NEWS
Commissioners discuss potential ballot item affecting local businesses
During the meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, commissioners broached the subject of a potential ballot item that has been brought to the county commissioners by local businesses. Commissioner Jason Hightower stated he had received an email regarding this requirement and Commissioner... [More]
Linn Valley City Council approves lagoon expansion bids
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer by Council Member John Weers. The... [More]
After school program initiative presented to USD-344 school board
USD-344 school board members met Monday, Dec. 8, for their regular monthly meeting. The board heard from high school senior Erin Bowley, accompanied by fellow student Sarah Epps, concerning a community after-school program initiative she is working to put into place in Pleasanton. ... [More]
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- SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses
- Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
- USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
- USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
- Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362
- Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
- Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions
- Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year
COMMUNITY
Christmas food drive planned Dec. 20
A second food drive to aid those in need prior to Christmas is planned for Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 613 Main Street, in the back downstairs room. Canned goods and non-perishable items are being collected at Food Fair... [More]
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life. Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton;... [More]
More Community
- Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden
- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
- A few things to know about football
- First Aid: your safety toolkit

