Local News

KINGMAN — A Veteran Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs will be assisting Veterans and their family members file claims for various veteran benefits on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon...

KINGMAN — A series of Knowledge at Noon lessons are planned once again for the Winter and Spring months. Lessons will be held on the second Monday of the month at the Kingman Carnegie Library in...

KINGMAN — Seven organizations and eight teachers in Kingman County have been awarded grants from the South Central Community Foundation. More than $60,000 in grants were awarded to 63 organizations in south central Kansas on Nov....

KINGMAN — Calls poured into the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce after an email was received by numerous chamber businesses, on Monday, Nov. 26, indicating that executive director Wanda Kelsey was mugged while at a conference...

KINGMAN — The search for an architect to design a new law enforcement center and Kingman County jail is on. And hopefully after Monday’s meeting of the Kingman County Commission, everyone will be on the same...

KINGMAN — The theme for this year’s Christmas Parade is “Boot Scootin’ Christmas,” and folks might feel like tapping their toes if they attend Saturday night’s concert by the Knocknasheega band at the historic Kingman Community...

KINGMAN — Ralph Lankton admits to being a perfectionist. That dedication shows in the craftsmanship of his handmade, child-size oak rocking chairs and rocking potty chairs that he sells in his Small Tykes Rocking Chair Shop...

MANHATTAN — From Nov. 28-30, offices of the Kansas Wheat Commission and Kansas Association of Wheat Growers will be moving into the new Kansas Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan. Reaching our staff via phone or email...

TOPEKA — Safe Kids Kansas reminds parents and caregivers to take a few precautions when decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and other winter festivities. Holiday decorations, especially candles and electrical lighting, can be a fire hazard....

HOUSTON — At first glance, U.S. wheat exports as of Nov. 1 are disappointing. Five months into the 2012-13 current marketing year, the export total of 14.7 million metric tons is 9% lower than last year...