6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (220+ words) In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a patient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back home after they leave the hospital. What we do not want is…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (148+ words) TOPEKA u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed House Bill 2537, known as Calebu2019s Law, which expands and strengthens Kansas law to better combat sexual extortion and protect victims. The legislation is named after Caleb Moore, a 14-year-old from El Dorado,…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (112+ words) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSASPROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: QUINN ADAM EUGENE LLOYD, deceased. Pursuant to K. S. A. Chapter 59 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (297+ words) Columbus, Kansas " Frances "Louise" Ferraro, age 88, passed away on March 31, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Louise was born on June 23, 1937, to Joe and Mildred (Scowden) Grant at 42 Camp Cherokee County, Kansas. She attended Skidmore Elementary School and graduated from…...

6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (13+ words) Galena Council Hears Concerns from Citizens over Ongoing Landfill Issues'The Galena Sentinel Times...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (78+ words) Thursday, April 9, 2026 TOPEKA " Governor Laura Kelly has allowed Senate Bill 334 to become law without her signature. The following statement is from Governor Kelly regarding Senate Bill 334: I understand the urgent need to address the workforce shortage in skilled nursing and…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (302+ words) Thursday, April 9, 2026 Columbus, Kansas " Ja Vohn Benjamin Morrill, age 28, left us tragically on March 30, 2026. Ja Vohn was born on February 10, 1998, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Buffi Freeman and Poncho Sales. Ja Vohn attended Riverton schools in his younger years and later…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago  (175+ words) April 7, 2026 u2014 The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session through Thursday, April 30. Applications are accepted after that date, but on a space-available basis. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (153+ words) Thursday, April 9, 2026 Galena, Kansas " Renda Louise Puckett (73) passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 7, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri, to Bob and Jean Ann Jenkins. Renda graduated from Galena High School in 1971. Renda…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (198+ words) Galena, Kansas " Cheryl Ann (Scott) Mc Quillen, age 68, passed away at 6: 06 pm Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility, rural Baxter Springs, Kan- sas. Cheryl was born in Joplin, Missouri, on May 23, 1957, to the union of Billy G. Scott and…...