Kingman County News

The USD 331 Board of Education approved the 2025-26 budget for publication during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 13. The budget sets the general fund mill levy at 20 mills, which is required by state law....

There are 10 teachers in USD 331 who are new to teaching in the district, though several have ties to the schools or county, along with a teacher who previously taught in USD 331 and has...

The Kingman County commissioners Monday approved the 2026 budget, in which the county got the mill levy slightly below the revenue neutral rate. The mill levy was set at 61.135, which is a little less than...

Jordan White has been appointed chief executive officer and president of White’s Foodliner, while Pat White will step into a new role as chief visionary officer, effective immediately, as part of a strategic leadership transition. White’s...

The Kingman County commissioners Monday learned more about what upgrading the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the county courthouse. The commissioners met with representatives of Orazem and Scalora Engineering via Zoom. Gerit Gorman and...

The Kingman County Republican Party and the Kingman Leader-Courier will jointly hold a candidate forum for USD 331 Board of Education candidates Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Kingman Historic Theatre. This is an...

Kansas Department of Transportation representatives met with Kingman County residents last Wednesday to answer questions about the planned U.S. Highway 54/400 bypass. The open house, held at the Kingman Expo Center, allowed people to come by...

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link...

Sam Thimesch, a member of the Whispering Willow 4-H Club, was named the Wyatt Oakman 4-H Member of the Year. Thimesch said he was surprised to win the award and said it was an honor to...

The Kingman County commissioners Monday approved the 2026 budget for publication with a mill levy that is slightly higher than the last draft but will still fall below the revenue neutral rate. The latest draft that...