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April 29, 2026
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Week of April 29, 2026
Greg LovingMayfield Fire Chief Jeff Mortimer Receives 2026 Kanokla Community Service Award
CALDWELL, Kan. — Jeff “Mort” Mortimer of Mayfield was named the recipient of the 2026 Kanokla Community Service Award at the Kanokla Annual Meeting Friday, April 24, in Caldwell. Mortimer has dedicated more than three decades to serving Mayfield and the surrounding area since moving to the community in 1992. Over
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Jail Updates
April 29 Cowley County New Inmates: SNIDER, TRISHA L — Aggravated Assault; Criminal Threat DIAL, DUSTY J — Failure to Appear KLEIN, HAILEE L — Failure to Appear DIVOLL, LIAM W — Traffic Offense Released: MAHURIN, BRYSON L — Traffic Offense ALCORN, CHAZ E — Arson; Criminal Damage to Property Sumner County No Updates April 28
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Obituaries
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Events
Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag Event
EUREKA, Kan. — The Greenwood County and Elk County Conservation Districts will host the 9th Annual Women in Ag Event on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at 110 E. 3rd St. in Eureka. The event is free and open to the public. Confirmed topics include Native Plants and Gardens,
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