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Kenneth Reitcheck. Image courtesy Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Local Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Saline County Man Missing Since 2019

The Saline County Sheriff's Office identified the remains of a 69-year-old Salina man on Sunday this week, solving his disappearance from 2019. The human remains found in 2021 were matched to the man.

Dec 05, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Gov. Laura Kelly orders flags at half-staff on Saturday, recognizing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day from sunup to sundown on Dec. 7.

Dec 05, 2024
Concordia Fire and EMS Department
Local Dec. 4: Concordia Fire and EMS Respond to Multiple Calls, Transport One Patient

Concordia Fire and EMS staff responded to multiple calls on Wednesday, Dec. 4, but only transported one patient to North Central Kansas Medical Center (NCKMC) for further treatment.

Dec 05, 2024
Silver Alert for Loyal Shirley. Image courtesy Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
Local UPDATED: KBI Cancels Silver Alert, Oberlin Police Say Man Located Safely

The Oberlin Police Department reported to the KBI that they found 97-year-old Loyal Shirley safe. The KBI has canceled the Silver Alert.

Dec 04, 2024
Evaluate a live Christmas tree closely before you buy it, says K-State horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension News Service
Local K-State Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Choosing and Caring for Live Christmas Trees

K-State horticulture specialist Cynthia Domenghini shares tips to keep in mind when purchasing a live Christmas tree.

Dec 04, 2024
The exterior of the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Employee Changes and 2025 Pay Scale Top Cloud County Commission Discussions

Commissioners approved staff reassignments, honored the employee of the month and decided on the county's future pay structure.

Dec 04, 2024
The City of Concordia Kan., Logo
Local UPDATED: Traffic Lights Fixed at 11th and Lincoln

Traffic lights at the intersection of 11th and Lincoln went out of order this afternoon, but the City Road and Bridge Department repaired it to working order, with more repairs planned for tomorrow mo...

Dec 03, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly Announces $10.7M to Expand Internet Access to Devices and Public Wi-Fi

Governor Laura Kelly announced a new round of funding for the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. Applications will open on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Dec 03, 2024
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab chairs a meeting of the State Board of Canvassers on Monday as members certify the results of last month's election. Image courtesy Allison Kite for Kansas Reflector
Local Kansas Officials Certify November Election With Record-Setting Turnout

Kansas had more than 2 million registered voters for last month’s election, and election officials reported that 67% of registered voters cast ballots.

Dec 03, 2024
Concordia City Hall. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia City Leaders Return to Work with Full Agenda on Dec. 4

Concordia commissioners will convene Dec. 4 to discuss city ordinances, resolutions and agreements, including a lengthy discussion about condemned properties.

Dec 02, 2024
Taylor McDaniel. Image courtesy Concordia Junior/Senior High School (CHS).
Local Concordia Junior/Senior High Celebrates Taylor McDaniel as Student of the Month

Active in sports, academics and community service, CHS faculty and student leaders recognized Taylor McDaniel as CHS December Student of the Month and shared her inspiring plans for the future.

Dec 02, 2024
A Concordia Police Department (CPD) patrol vehicle rides down Sixth Street for the 2024 Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 4, in Concordia. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia Police Respond to Local Calls, Arrest Two on Warrants

Routine traffic stops led to two arrests in Concordia last week while officers handled a variety of incidents, including welfare checks and noise complaints.

Dec 02, 2024