The Osage City Library is hosting a scam prevention presentation by the Osage City Police Department, at 6 p.m. May 7, 2024. The presentation will cover different types of scams and provide tips to avoid falling victim, and provide a valuable opportunity for the community to learn how to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes. The ..read more

TOPEKA, Kan. – Norma Ruth Droege, 91, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Legend at Capital Ridge, Topeka. She was born Oct. 6, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Roy and Mae (Madera) Calcote. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1949. Norma married John W. “Jack” Droege, Oct ..read more

The following individuals were booked into the Osage County Jail in connection with charges or warrants as listed by the arresting agency. April 14, 2024 Timothy Mathias, 36, Ottawa, Osage County warrant, $1,000 surety bond, OSSO. April 17, 2024 Charles Whitacre, 34, Princeton, Osage County warrant, Pottawatomie County warrant, OSSO. Russell Gayer, 56, Burlingame, domestic ..read more

Most people know the word pneumonia but do not understand how dangerous the sickness can be for animals and humans. Pneumonia is one of the most significant diseases affecting calves causing inflammation of the lung tissue and airways. Damage may be irreversible in severe cases as it is the most common reason for death and ..read more

The week of April 22, 2024, the Kansas Department of Transportation expects to start a mudjacking project that includes various locations in Allen, Bourbon, Coffey, Franklin, Greenwood, Labette, Miami, Neosho, Osage and Wilson counties. Mudjacking improves road-to-bridge transitions by using polyurethane foam to raise and level concrete bridge approach slabs and highway and shoulder panels ..read more

Osage County woke up to tornado warnings Tuesday after two tornadoes touched down along narrow paths through the area. The National Weather Service reported the two EF1 tornadoes left at least two people injured and significant damage to numerous buildings and structures. The first reported tornado touched down at 5:51 a.m. April 16, 2024, just ..read more

2024 Smoke in the Spring grand champions, Burnt Trees BBQ, Nick and Shannon Holman, of Minot, N.D. The grand champions not only burned a few trees at the 2024 Smoke in the Spring State BBQ Championship, they also scorched all of the competition on their way to winning the title. Burnt Trees BBQ, Nick and ..read more

LYNDON, Kan. – Richard Duane Basinger Sr., 92, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Plaza West Healthcare, Topeka, Kan. He was born Sept. 14, 1931, in Norwich, Kan., the son of Edgar and Velma (Buttel) Basinger. Richard graduated from Meade High School, Meade, Kan., in 1949. As he traveled for his job, he lived ..read more

Hello from the Osage County Senior Center and Osage County Public Transportation. We have some things to look forward to this month: The health fair is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25; we will have door prizes and you do not have to be present to win. The casino trip leaves at 9 a.m. April 23 ..read more

The following information was compiled April 5 to April 11, 2024, from records at the Osage County Courthouse, Lyndon, Kan. State Cases Kansas Department of Revenue v. Jared Russell. Income tax warrant. Filed 04/08/24. Amount: $1,503.24. 24ST059 Kansas Department of Revenue v. Dwight West III. Income tax warrant. Filed 04/08/24. Amount: $1,994.08. 24ST060 Kansas Department ..read more