Alene Jane Clarke, 92, passed away April 2, 2026, at Meadowlark Hills, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born July 19, 1933, in… (Read more)

HOISINGTON — Mary Dutton was recently named director of the Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization… (Read more)

The Easter Bunny stopped by the office today to deliver some cookies! JK Catering thank you, these look amazing! (Read more)

For several years, when people in Barton County and the surrounding area have needed a place to stay or a helping hand,… (Read more)

Five people died as a result of a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Hodgeman County, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported. (Read more)

Great Bend fourth grader Ryder Reed’s artwork was chosen to represent Jefferson Elementary School at the Shawnee County… (Read more)

In observance of Good Friday, and to give our employees the opportunity to spend additional time with family and friends, the… (Read more)

Kathryn Lynn Jensen 1954 - 2026 TOPEKA — Kathryn Lynn Jensen, 71, passed away March 3, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health… (Read more)

Linda Carole (Petrik) Hataburda 1943 - 2026 STAFFORD — Linda Carole (Petrik) Hataburda, 82, of Stafford, Kan., passed away Feb.… (Read more)

Shane Martin Petrik 1966 - 2025 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Shane Martin Petirk, 59, passed away Dec. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nev. He… (Read more)

Kenneth Lyle Thompson 1941 - 2026 Kenneth Lyle Thompson, 85, passed away March 31, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Great… (Read more)

Sen. Marshall also visited Pawnee and Ness counties on Tuesday. Sen. Roger Marshall made a brief visit to the Barton Community… (Read more)