A reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a missing Yates Center teen, motions to dismiss two murder cases filed citing Stand Your Ground, Iola City Council to hear multiple requests and act on a MOU with Allen Community College, LIEAP application deadline Tuesday, and very high fire danger continues 

This is the full news conference from the Yates Center Police Department March 27th providing an update into their investigation of the disappearance of Lia Seely, who turned 16 Sunday. She left her home the evening of March 1st, and has not been seen since. If you know where Lia might be, please contact the Woodson County Communications Center at 620-625-8640.

Sports Report 3/27/26 - Local High School Baseball and Softball; KU Women’s Basketball advances to WBIT Semifinal; Royals Opening Day; March Madness.

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Allen County Commissioners award project bids and hear courthouse water line concerns, boil advisory for Thayer lifted, final beam placed for NCCC Fine Arts Center, Garnett Women's Fair Saturday, "No Kings" rally Saturday in Humboldt, bids awarded for road projects with another to start next week. 

Sports Report 3/26/26 - Local College Baseball results; KU Baseball falls to Sacramento State; MLB Opening Day; KU Women’s Basketball continues WBIT; March Madness continues.

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Burn bans back on for area counties due to high winds, Concerns about valuation notices brought to Allen County Commission, an update on the search for a missing Yates Center teen, Gridley teen injured in deer related crash Wednesday morning, President Trump authorizes year-round E-15, and a grant award for a playground project in Fort Scott. 

Sports Report 3/25/26 - High School Baseball and Softball scoreboard; Wichita State Men’s Basketball’s season ends in NIT Quarterfinals; KU Baseball wins, sets attendance record; K-State Baseball falls to Nebraska; MLB Opening Day.

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Allen County Commissioners approve bids and hear NRP presentation, mock crash demonstration today in Burlington, Garnett City Commissioners approve roof work and new meter pad installation. La Harpe seeks new City Council member, and A Night of Songs and Stories Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

Sports Report 3/24/26 - Coverage of Iola High School Baseball begins today; Wichita State Men’s Basketball faces Tulsa in NIT Quarterfinal; Chiefs TE Kelce signs 3-year deal; Spring Training concludes.

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Allen County Commissioners meet this morning, Neosho County Commissioners holding budget work sessions this morning and regular meeting this afternoon, Yates Center woman seriously injured in Sunday night ATV accident, boil water advisory for Thayer, and opening day for Iola High School baseball with the Underhogs to have a fundraiser at the games.