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County Board of Commissioners Meet in Regular Session

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
COMMISSIONERS MEETINGDate: March 2, 2026 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Carpenter Commissioners In attendance: Cole Carpenter, John Gould, Jason Wells Also in attendance: Junior Garcia and Lanna KreutzerApproval of February 17,2026 Minutes: Commissioner Wells moved to approve.

Wheat and More....or less

Vance Ehmke
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Wheat Looks Great....butWithout a doubt, much of the Kansas wheat crop looks just great. Based on tiller counts, there’s a lot of 80 and 100-bushel wheat out there. But there’s a lot to worry about between now and wheat harvest.Last week I asked KSU wheat breeder Dr.
Will gas hit $4?

Will gas hit $4?

Will gas hit $4?

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
K-State economist breaks down the numbersFollowing airstrikes against Iran, rising crude oil prices could push gasoline costs higher within weeks.

Kansas storm season insurance claims nearly double in two years

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, released 2025 data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims. In 2025, there were 82,498 total reported storm claims and the amount paid out on those claims by insurance companies was $879,074,368.54.

Senior Center Menu

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and are available to all. Guests of any age welcome. Meals for those 60 years of age or older are $3.50 and under 60 are $7.50. Lunches need to be ordered one day in advance. Delivery is available for home bound residents.

Check it Out!

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
» URGENTLY NEEDED: Someone reliable to take over the Old Settlers Breakfast, held annually during the Wichita County Fair. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Ellisa Weilert at ellisa.weilert@gmail.com. » FLU AND COVID shots available at the health department.
Construction on U.S. 50 in Finney County resumes

Construction on U.S. 50 in Finney County resumes

Construction on U.S. 50 in Finney County resumes

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation has resumed a concrete patching and profile grinding project along U.S. 50 in Finney County. Work starts west of Holcomb, then extends east 8.4 miles to the end of the 4-lane near 3rd Street.

School Menu

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
BreakfastThurs, Mar. 12- Sausage breakfast sandwich; Pineapple chunksFri, Mar. 13- No schoolMon, Mar. 16-20 - Spring breakLunchThurs, Mar. 12- Biscuit & gravy; Sausage patty (6-12); Fresh sugar snap peas; Hash brown patty; Fresh plumFri, Mar.13- No school Mon, Mar.
SuperNews

SuperNews

SuperNews

With Superintendent Lori Maxwell
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
This week, Wichita County Elementary School is celebrating Read Week! This annual event is typically held in early March, and this year it is being held during the week of March 9th-12th.This year’s theme is “Read, White and Blue Read Week!.
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