Kingman County News

Chairwoman Lyon called the Board of County Commissioners meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. March 10, 2025, in the County Commissioners room at the Kingman County Courthouse. Julie Lyon, Chairwoman  Jack Thimesch, Commissioner  Pat Elpers, Commissioner...

The Kingman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in Zenda Thursday regarding a death, a case that has since been turned over to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. According to a KBI spokesperson, the Kingman...

The Kingman County commissioners Monday approved Olsson Studios reviewing the county’s zoning regulations to determine what updates or revisions may be needed. The commissioners’ motion was for the cost not to exceed $8,000. Olsson Studios is...

After hearing from the Missouri individual who examined the Kingman swimming pool to determine if it could be fixed, the Kingman city commission Thursday unanimously voted to move forward with contracting with him to put together...

The Kingman city commission Thursday approved moving forward with storm drain improvements on C Avenue across Main Street. Jeff Holste of Wilson and Company explained that the improvements would help solve issues with storm water draining...

The Kingman Fire Department was busy this past weekend, responding to multiple calls Friday and Saturday. Friday was a particularly busy day as the Kingman firefighters were called out to Pretty Prairie early in the morning...

Mayor, Mitch Hewitt, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Council members present were June Hardaway, Eldon Headrick, and Lanny Hower.  Employees present were Muriel Boyce, Carol Poe, and Monte Vavra. Citizens present:  Lucas Schroeder,...

Expo Center Director Mendy Frampton to change the arena rental fees to make them a more feasible option for people who wish to use the indoor arena for event practice. As for the Heartland Youth Rodeo...

The Kingman County commissioners Monday voted 2-1 not to change the zoning of agricultural land near Norwich to commercial agricultural after a couple sought to utilize the barn to host weddings and other activities. The county’s...

The Kansas Policy Institute recently released its grades for schools, based on the results of state testing results reported by the Kansas State Department of Education. However, USD 331 Superintendent Kevin Hansford said that grading schools...