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…
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$2 million federal grant to extend Landon Trail south to near Overbrook
TOPEKA, Kan. – The 38-mile Landon Trail has been awarded a $2 million federal Transportation Alternatives grant from the Kansas…
Tuesday morning 2-car crash on U.S. 56 sends 2 injured to hospital
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office reported it is investigating a collision that occurred Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, on U.S. Highway…
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…
Osage County Senior Center: Enjoy food, fun and friends at monthly potluck dinner
Hello from the Osage County Senior Center and Osage County Public Transportation, where things are happening. Don’t’ forget potluck at…
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…
Public health officials continue to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to…
Extension districts and partners to host free ATV safety training at Ottawa
Frontier Extension District, Marais des Cygnes Extension District, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Franklin County EMS, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…
Sons Of Union Veterans of the Civil War to hold headstone rededication ceremony at Osage City
OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Old Abe Camp No. 16 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a…
Firefighter Relief Act pays more than $91,000 to Osage County associations
TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt has announced the Kansas Department of Insurance has made the annual distribution…
Public Notice: Osage County Treasurer’s Office updates phone numbers
Public Notice: The Osage County Treasurer’s Office has recently updated phone numbers for the motor vehicle and tax offices. The…
Cruis’n & Cook’n 2026: Cloudy weather but shiny cars
Twin Lakes Cruisers, organizers of the 22nd annual Cruis’n & Cook’n Auto Show, held April 11, 2026, have announced this…
Melvern Jr. Highline celebrates America’s 250th in Melvern Sunflower Days Parade
An annual tradition, members of the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club joined in walking with Melvern’s American Legion for Melvern…
Senior Center Update: All invited for potluck July 1
Hello from the Osage County Senior Center and Osage County Public Transportation, where things are happening. Don’t’ forget the potluck…
KDHE issues blue-green algae warning for Pomona Lake
Swim beaches closed at Pomona Lake POMONA LAKE, Kan. – Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department of…