The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on Friday issued a boil water advisory for the city of Columbus public water supply system in Cherokee County.
A Parsons man pleaded guilty Thursday to battering a Parsons woman in a convenience store parking lot a year ago. The prosecutor dismissed an attempted murder charge related to the man firing a gun at the woman.
A Parsons man charged with attempted murder pleaded to a less serious charge this week and should receive probation at sentencing.
A Labette County judge this week agreed to depart from a required prison term for a Parsons man convicted of robbery.
There are two medallion hunts Parsonians can participate in this year with Katy Days.
National News
A Labette County judge this week agreed to depart from a required prison term for a Parsons man convicted of robbery.
There are two medallion hunts Parsonians can participate in this year with Katy Days.
Parsons city commissioners Monday listened to a presentation on the 2021 audit report for the city.
Members of the Parsons Land Bank gave approval for the acquisition of two properties in the city.
The Parsons Public Library is riding the waves to the 2022 summer reading program with activities planned for all ages.
Following a long discussion Monday, the Parsons USD 503 Board of Education approved waiving the technology fee for the 2022-2023 school year.
Parsons Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2022 winners of the annual Art is Ageless juried competition.
On May 10, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) upheld its previous decision to withdraw accreditation from the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education program at Labette Community College.
The county solid waste committee on Wednesday morning approved a 3% increase charged for collecting trash at the trash transfer station south of Parsons.
Music in the Park will feature nine concerts this year, showcasing some bands with classic rock, country and blues influences, among others.
The track for the Parsons Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Special train is expected to arrive in Parsons Wednesday.
The U.S. District Court in Kansas fined an Oswego man for violating federal livestock laws under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
There is a big emphasis for USD 503 schools on social emotional learning (SEL).
ERIE — Erie City Public Library’s Director Julie Kent believes wholeheartedly in the quote, “Never underestimate the power of a planted seed.”
COFFEYVILLE – Police found a Coffeyville man dead in a house Monday morning, the victim of a gunshot wound.
Kevin Lahey, a longtime law enforcement officer, has filed for the 2nd District seat on the Labette County Commission. The seat is currently occupied by Commissioner Terry Weidert, who has not yet filed for re-election.
Brown-Bishop Post 704 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Parsons celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday, albeit a year late due to COVID-19.
The 77 students in the Parsons High School Class of 2022 walked across the stage and received their diplomas Saturday at the high school commencement ceremony in the high school gymnasium.
ALTAMONT — Labette County High School graduated 114 seniors during commencement on Sunday afternoon at Harrison Auditorium.
OSWEGO — Labette County Commissioner Lonie Addis announced Monday that he would definitely not seek re-election to his 11th term in office.
The Labette No. 9 Fire District will get a new fire department building.
Inspiration leads to aspiration and aspiration led to success for Dr. Etta Hollins, the 2022 Labette Community College Cardinal citee who spoke Friday night to graduates during the 98th commencement.
Jill Coomes, Labette Community College professor of nursing, picked up a replica of a wound from the counter in her work room in the simulation lab.
The Parsons City Commission on Monday will review a noise ordinance.
Parsons police Thursday arrested a Parsons man on suspicion of animal cruelty.
The operators of the trash transfer station south of Parsons are asking for a price increase outside of the negotiated 10-year contract citing increased costs for operations and fuel.
David Beach doesn’t want to be like the baseball pitcher with the worn out elbow trying to stay in the game when he knows he is done.
The track for the Parsons Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Special train will not be installed in time for Katy Days, City Manager Debbie Lamb told The Sun on Wednesday.
Seeing the healing power of equine therapy first hand but finding it financially out of reach for many, Kristin Harlan’s dream was to provide free equine therapy for people of all ages.
A Southeast Kansas man jailed since 2020 has been found incompetent to stand trial. He’s been ordered to get treatment at a state hospital so he can help in his defense but reported backlogs at these facilities make that impossible for up to a year.
ST. PAUL — The St. Paul public school reunion will begin at noon Sunday, June 5, at the Osage Mission Museum, 203 Washington St., St. Paul.
Parsons police are investigating an animal cruelty case involving a dog who apparently was left in a backyard attached to a cable with no food.
In the parking lot at the corner of Main and South 10th in Parsons, L.T. Tierney hoisted a 40-pound, camo-colored rucksack from the picnic table, slipped his arms through the straps and adjusted the weight-filled bag on his back.
A rural Parsons man has filed for the 1st District seat on the Labette County Commission.
OSWEGO — Labette County sanitation officer Charlie Morse will help prepare bid specifications for work to be done in Sewer District No. 1 to improve longstanding issues.
Relay races, ladder golf and cornhole are among the activities children can take part in at this year’s annual Day of Play.
Beekeepers to meet Thursday
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to start a mill and overlay project on K-146 between U.S. 59 and the Neosho-Crawford County line on Thursday, May 12.
LA HARPE — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man connected to the death of Richard Diehl.
Kansas’ unemployment rate of 2.5% stayed the same from February to March.
COFFEYVILLE — The Coffeyville Police Department continues to investigate clues and asks for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager.
A Southeast Kansas band with red dirt, country and rock influences has released three songs from its first album.
The Labette Health Board of Trustees toured the new 3 North Department at the hospital Thursday.
TOPEKA — Kansans who want to exercise their constitutional option to express views on the validity of reapportioned state senatorial and representative districts must act soon.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was found dead in a shop outside of his home in rural La Harpe.
J.J. Loss and JKL Racing of Parsons put it all together on Saturday night during a visit to Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ultimately bettering the 36-car field and scoring their first winged A-class feature victory of the 2022 season.
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.