Winter Storm Warning issued for the weekend
Nikole Babb nbabb@cherryroad.com The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Butler County starting 6am on Saturday, January 4 and ending 3pm on Sunday, January 5. Heavy…
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First SBA baby of 2025
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com Staff at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital have reported that the first baby of the new year has been born as of Thursday evening. The happy parents,…
Kooken still missing
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com Three young teens were reported missing on Christmas day from the Andover area. All teens are under the age of 17. Two of them, Tiffany Voth, 13, and…
Kansas nearing ‘constitutional crisis’ as small-town lawyers become a scarcity
By Blaise MesaThe Beacon Cities, counties, courts and everyday Kansans are struggling to find legal help in rural Kansas. But there is a blueprint to fix it. Kansas judges in…
Butler County Sheriff’s Office awards lifesaving, merit awards
Nikole Babb nbabb@cherryroad.com At the December 10 Butler County Commission meeting the Butler County Sheriff’s Office awarded five personnel agency awards to recognize their dedication to saving human life and…
Augusta City Council approves new city employee wages
Nikole Babb nbabb@cherryroad.com Council votes no changes for Council compensation In the December 16 Augusta City Council meeting, the City Council voted to approve the 2025 job classification and salary…
Rose Hill Police Officers awarded with Medal of Valor for courage, bravery
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com Three police officers with the Rose Hill Police Department were awarded the Medal of Valor during a City Council meeting on December 16 for their courage and heroism…
Opinion: Supporting Local Museums: The Heartbeat of Community Culture
By Cam Austin of El Dorado When was the last time you visited your local museum? It’s easy to overlook these institutions, but doing so means missing out on the…
State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1
By Grace HillsKansas Reflector TOPEKA — On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the…
Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience, study finds
By Grace HillsKansas Reflector LAWRENCE — Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance, a Kansas State University study found. The study collected…