SE Kansas News

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Montgomery County in week ending May 3?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Moran questions USDA Secretary on Food for Peace program and rural staffing

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran engaged with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins during a Senate Appropriation Subcommittee on Agriculture hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the USDA.

Crawford County: Social Security transfers accounted for 7.7% of income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.7% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $3,508 per capita to residents.

Medium d9ccaeb3 bf16 4b6e 823c f59b2d649b97

Heather Arnett, former Frontenac Senior. High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

Medium 92481814 0423 4744 befb 677c4c6b4bc1

Which former SE Kansas News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

This former SE Kansas News area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

Senator Moran introduces MOMS Act with bipartisan support

By SE Kansas News | May 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) has collaborated with 18 other senators to introduce the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act.

Which former SE Kansas News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By SE Kansas News | May 6, 2025

This former SE Kansas News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 9.

In 2022, Cherokee County ranks 43rd among Kansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,926

In 2022, residents of Cherokee County received an average of $12,926 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd highest in Kansas.

Resolution introduced to recognize May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas has joined several of his colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate May 2025 as Renewable Fuels Month in the United States.

Women's Army Corps unit receives Congressional Gold Medal for WWII service

Decades after their pivotal service during World War II, the Women's Army Corps 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Allen County: Medicare dependency reached 7.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.7% of income in Allen County, providing an average of $3,600 per capita to residents.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Chautauqua County as of 2022

Since 1970, Chautauqua County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 1.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.7%.

Medium annie spratt ijuzlfa8lxe unsplash

SE Kansas News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the SE Kansas News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Bourbon County: Medicare made up 5.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.9% of income in Bourbon County, providing an average of $2,957 per capita to residents.

Medium 53d360cf 94b0 4125 8c0d e142ec9e55cd

Frontenac Senior. High School standout Heather Arnett’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, May 2

The game took place at Fleharty Family Field.

Camryn Compton, former Riverton High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Tiger Softball Complex.

Which former SE Kansas News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?