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USD 417 has named Samantha Davis, Council Grove Junior/Senior High School English teacher, as the district’s Kansas Master Teacher for 2026-2027.

USD 417 teacher Tracie Schroeder has been selected as the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers Outstanding Teacher Award winner for high school teachers in Kansas.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Council Grove Lady Braves saw their postseason run come to an end Wednesday at Hesston, where the Hesston Swathers used a seven- run fourth inning to pull away for an 11-1 regional softball victory.

Debra “Deb” Andres, Family and Community Wellness agent for the K-State Research and Extension Flint Hills District, spoke to the Council Grove Rotary Club Wednesday about the role of Extension and several local programs serving Morris and Chase counties.

CG Braves win regional title, head to state as No. 1 seed

The Council Grove City Council moved through a lengthy meeting Monday, May 18, with several items resulting in discussion rather than final action.

EMORIA (KVOE) -- The National Weather Service says there was a small tornado in east Morris and northwest Lyon counties on Monday evening.

The Council Grove Braves golf team closed its season Monday, May 18, at the Class 3A Regional Golf Meet held at Salina Municipal Golf Course.

The Flint Hills Rodeo is more than a weekend of broncs, bulls, roping and riding. For Mike Holder of Chase County, it is a community tradition shaped by history, volunteers and the Flint Hills landscape itself.