Osage County: Ready for solar, without the cost of new infrastructure
Osage County is uniquely positioned to benefit from solar energy development thanks to one key advantage: the transmission infrastructure is…
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Heads up! Lap the Lake 2026: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, Melvern Lake
Lap the Lake 2026: The miles are coming, are you ready? The start and finish lines for Lap the Lake,…
Investing in Solar Energy, Investing in Our Children’s Future
Strong public schools are essential to strong communities. They educate the next generation, support local families, and help attract new…
Rapp School to host fall open house
Students and their teacher pose for a class photo on Rapp School’s front steps, sometime in the 1950s. OCHS photo….
Protecting natural resources while powering the future
Solar energy development isn’t a shortcut around environmental protection. It’s a planned process that includes environmental studies, regulatory oversight, stormwater…
K‑State agricultural economist: Diesel prices could remain high for years
Diesel prices are surging — and K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl says the squeeze could last much longer than farmers…
Hidden History of Osage County: The hanging of Martin Bates
Kansas has had an on again off again relationship with capital punishment. For the first part of the state’s history…
Solar Energy: A New Source of Revenue for Rural Communities
Rural communities have always played a vital role in keeping America strong. Solar development is creating new, long-term opportunities for…
MdCV Lady Trojans claim 2026 Valley Invitational championship
By Duane Ford The Marais des Cygnes Valley High School Lady Trojans put together an outstanding day of volleyball Saturday,…
Solar Energy 101
A solar array is a collection of solar panels wired together to capture sunlight to produce electricity. Solar energy works…
KDHE opens applications for CPR training and AED funding program
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is now accepting applications for state funding to support cardiopulmonary…
A Bright Opportunity for Rural Schools
Across the country, communities are experiencing the benefits of solar development projects. Solar projects provide positive economic impacts for many…
Investing in Osage County’s Future
Solar energy projects deliver meaningful benefits to local communities, and Osage County is well-positioned for solar development. Given its existing…
Chamber Chatter: Start planning for September garage sales
Chamber recognizes Reeves for Osage City’s August Yard of the Month The selection for the August Yard of the Month…
Overbrook officers honored for meritorious conduct in suicidal incident
Overbrook Police Department: Chief Eric Carlson, center, presents commendations to Officer Jacob Burrell and Officer Garrett Brustowicz. OPD photo. At…
Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club summer update: Fair time in Osage County
Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club at the Osage County Fair, July 2026, front from left, Khloe Rice, Paden McNally, and…
Wonderings and Wanderings: Census records reveal Osage County’s heritage of diversity
By Eileen Matzek Davis, Osage County Researcher New and renewing members of Osage County Historical Society are encouraged to make…
Hidden History: Help stop the spread of disease – swat flies, build a tight outhouse
The 1910s was a period of great growth in the infrastructure of communities in the United States. Public policy initiatives…