Tag: Mitchell County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted a boil water advisory for Cawker City's public water supply, initially issued due to a waterline break. Testing confirmed no bacterial contamination, and conditions prompting the advisory are resolved. For inquiries, residents can contact the water system or KDHE directly.

The Beloit High School Student Council is hosting its annual fundraiser, themed “Helping Hands, Healing Hearts,” on February 20, 2026, during a basketball game. Proceeds will support the Mitchell County Breast Friends Foundation, aiding local cancer patients. T-shirts are available for purchase to unite the community in support.

MITCHELL COUNTY, Kan. — An 81-year-old Cawker City woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car Saturday...

SIMPSON, Kan. – Two adults sustained severe injuries following a house explosion in Simpson on Wednesday evening, prompting a response from emergency crews and the initiation of an investigation by the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office.

MITCHELL COUNTY, Kan. – An 84-year-old Tipton woman is dead following a collision between a semi-trailer and a car in a no-passing zone on Tuesday morning.

Early voting for the City/School Election 2025 in Mitchell County, KS, has started at the Clerk's Office. Voters can vote daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until October 31st, with additional hours on November 3rd. Election Day polling is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for all local voters.

MITCHELL COUNTY, Kan. — A 17-year-old from Lincoln has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Thursday morning...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted the boil water advisory for Tipton's public water supply after a waterline break caused pressure loss. Laboratory tests confirmed no bacterial contamination. Residents can contact their water system or KDHE for questions or further information.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for Tipton's public water supply due to a waterline break. Residents must boil water for consumption, avoid ice from icemakers, and disinfect food-contact surfaces. The advisory remains until conditions are safe, with KDHE managing communications and rescind orders.

Residents of Glen Elder, Kansas, experienced several minor earthquakes from March 13 to March 15, 2025, including a magnitude 3.2 quake on March 13. Seismologists reported additional tremors measuring between 2.7 and 2.9 in magnitude. While damage reports are absent, local concerns persist as monitoring continues for further activity.

Kansas State University will conduct community visits from Nov. 13-20 across central Kansas, focusing on engagement and addressing local challenges through education, research, and services. Key initiatives include workforce development, economic prosperity projects, and health promotion. The visits aim to foster partnerships and support community needs throughout the state.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a mill and overlay on about 9.5...