Chase County Leader News

08/17/2024

Chase County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Toni Schneider is excited about the state’s new personalized license plate design, which features a striking depiction of the Flint Hills.

08/17/2024

Chase County Commissioners continue workshopping the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the majority of the hike attributed to investments in county employees.

08/17/2024

Chase County Pharmacy officially opened its doors this week, marking a significant milestone for the community.

08/15/2024

The United Way of the Flint Hills kicked off its 2024-25 fundraising campaign with an ambitious $500,000 goal Thursday evening at the Del5ive Event Center.

08/15/2024

The Chase County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man suspected of felony theft.

08/07/2024

Bernice Albers won in the Republican primary for Chase County Treasurer, unseating incumbent Dow Wilson. While the results remain unofficial pending certification, Albers' lead appears decisive.

08/07/2024

Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh successfully defended his position in Tuesday's Republican primary election, securing his spot on the November ballot.

Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh successfully defended his position in Tuesday's Republican primary election, securing his spot on the November ballot. Welsh, who was appointed to the role two years

08/07/2024

The Emporia Gazette is live at the Lyon County Courthouse to collect primary election results Tuesday evening. Next round results in, with 26 precincts out of 41 reporting. Chase County results are also updated!

The Emporia Gazette is live at the Lyon County Courthouse to collect primary election results Tuesday evening. Next round results in, with 26 precincts out of 41 reporting.

08/06/2024

Chase County come VOTE today from 7-7 at the Swope Park Community Building 🇺🇸🇺🇸 It’s quick & easy…. Did we mention we have the best poll workers around!

08/03/2024

Pioneer Bluffs is excited to welcome the Chase County Girl’s Basketball Team to their volunteer workday on Aug. 10 at 9 a.m.

08/03/2024

The Chase County Fair results are in.

07/30/2024

The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Advance Lodge No. 114 to donate $5,000 to the Flint Hills Child Care Center, an organization providing child care to parents in Ma…

The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Advance Lodge No. 114 to donate $5,000 to the Flint Hills Child Care Center, an

07/27/2024

“One,” the debut novel from Cottonwood Falls author John C. Queen, is now available as an audiobook.

07/27/2024

A youth rodeo is scheduled Saturday evening, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m., in the Morris County Rodeo Arena east of Council Grove.

07/27/2024

The Symphony in the Flint Hills received $15,255 in Kansas Arts Commission grant funding as part of a statewide initiative.

07/25/2024

CHASE COUNTY — A Wichita man was left with significant injuries following a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle accident on the Kansas Turnpike.

An accident on the Kansas Turnpike is closing both southbound lanes at mile marker 102, about five miles north of the Matfield Green rest area, Wednesday afternoon.

07/20/2024

The K-State Research & Extension Flint Hills District Board and staff extend a warm welcome to our new Family & Community Wellness Agent, Deb Andres, M.S., CFCS-HDFS. While not a stranger to the area, Andres began her new position at her pri…

The K-State Research & Extension Flint Hills District Board and staff extend a warm welcome to our new Family & Community Wellness Agent, Deb Andres, M.S., CFCS-HDFS. While not a

07/20/2024

The Chase County Commission will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, commissioners decided Monday, though the budget is still very much a work in progress.

07/20/2024

The Chase County Fair kicks into high gear next week, with a full week of shows, contests and fun events for the whole family.

07/17/2024

Get a head start on enrollment by filling out the free and reduced meal application now! State income guidelines have changed for the 24-25 school year. Click on the link below to get started!

https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/home/welcome/D0284

07/14/2024

Pioneer Bluffs is celebrating National Day of the Cowboy this year on Saturday, July 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with cowboy songs and an old-time ice cream social.

07/14/2024

Cowboys from throughout the Midwest came to Council Grove for the Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association.

07/13/2024

Emma Chase Friday Night Music will present Western Music Night celebrating the American cowboy and cowgirl on Friday, July 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 in Cottonwood Falls.

07/13/2024

The Chase County Commission discussed potential solutions to log jams along the Cottonwood River within the county during a meeting Tuesday morning.

07/11/2024

Early Voting will begin in the Chase County Clerks Office on Monday July 22nd during office hours!

07/10/2024

The Kansas Turnpike Authority has launched its new toll payment system — DriveKS — and reopened its three customer service centers in Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence. This development is part of KTA’s recent transition to cashless tolling.

The Kansas Turnpike Authority has launched its new toll payment system — DriveKS — and reopened its three customer service centers in Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence. This development is part

07/10/2024

The Kansas Sentencing Commission (KSSC) honored Judge W. Lee Fowler for his service as Chair of the Commission during a June meeting. The recognition highlighted Judge Fowler’s leadership and contributions during his tenure with the KSSC.

The Kansas Sentencing Commission (KSSC) honored Judge W. Lee Fowler for his service as Chair of the Commission during a June meeting. The recognition highlighted Judge Fowler’s leadership and contributions

07/09/2024

Pioneer Bluffs is celebrating National Day of the Cowboy this year on Saturday, July 27 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. with cowboy songs and an old-time ice cream social.