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Council Grove City Council members delayed action Tuesday night on the appointment of a new city attorney while they review costs, contract options and possible ordinance changes. The regular meeting was held on Tuesday, July 7 at City Hall, 205 N.

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The Chase County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to slow down and obey posted speed limits as summer travel increases across Kansas and the Flint Hills. From July 7-15, deputies will pay special attention to speeding violations as part of the “Speeding Catches Up With You” enforcement campaign.

The Chase County Historical Museum is holding a fundraising quilt raffle, giving supporters an opportunity to help the museum while also entering for a chance to win a handmade piece tied to America’s Bicentennial.

June 29 Deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle at 210th and W Rd in cottonwood falls. June 30 Deputy responded to a motorist assist at a business in Strong City to help unlock a vehicle.

A new true-crime book is bringing renewed attention to one of Chase County’s most serious law enforcement cases: the May 24, 1978, killing of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O’Brien near the Matfield Green service area.

Recent rains may bring an increase in mosquitoes in the area, and one member of the Cottonwood Falls City Council is sharing information about a do-it-yourself mosquito control option. Councilman Grant Edwards has explored a DIY mosquito control method known as a mosquito bucket, which is designed to help reduce mosquito populations.

Senior Center News ~ July 10 through July 17, 2026 Friday, July 10th is Teddy Bear Day. Bring yours and we’ll take your picture! We’ll hand out an In the Garden cross word puzzle in the morning.

2011 – Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched for the last time--It was also the last flight of NASA’s 30-year long and successful Space Shuttle program. STS-135, as this final mission was called, was the program’s 135th flight.

TOPEKA – Barbequing on the grill, making s’mores over a firepit and sitting around a campfire are all great ways to spend quality time outdoors in the summertime. But it’s important to remember any fire can cause serious injuries to children. In fact, summer is the season when there is an increase in emergency room visits due to fire and burn injuries. Safe Kids Kansas and the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) remind families to take simple steps to make sure your summer is a safe one.