Kingman County News

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...

Ryan Creadick has been named the new Kingman Elementary School principal. Creadick has been involved in education for 19 years, with 11 years as an administrator. He spent his first eight years as a teacher in...

The Kingman city commission Thursday discussed a proposal for mass tree trimming in city neighborhoods but debated on how much time property owners should be given to get work done. City Manager Greg Graffman reviewed the...