Labette County News

The Kansas Highway Patrol said Paul Zenner, 55, was westbound when a northbound Ford truck that failed to yield the right of way pulled into the path of his pickup at 1:18 p.m. Troopers said Judy Zenner, 56, ...

A Garden City teen convicted in connection with a gang-related beating in December was sentenced Thursday to two years probation, including a six-month term at Labette Women's Correctional Conservation Boot ...

State Rep. Jerry Williams, D-Chanute, announced Friday that he will be seeking re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives.

By Jamie Willey Parsons Sun ALTAMONT -- For the first time in 27 years, Labette County will have a new family and consumer science agent.

By Colleen Surridge Parsons Sun For the first time since 1961, the Parsons Arts and Crafts Fair will not be held the third week of June, or at all, this year.

These items were taken from the Sun's wire services 20, 30 and 40 years ago. May 30, 1968 Voicing strong opposition to the closing of county roads for drag racing, Labette County commissioners approved a ...

These items were taken from the Sun's editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. May 27, 1968 A mile of the Lake Parsons road was blocked to traffic for 2 1/2 hours of drag racing under the supervision of Labette County ...

These items were taken from the Sun's editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. May 24, 1968 Local 128 of the Operating Engineers union was restrained from striking and picketing at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant ...

By Jamie Willey Parsons Sun Inaction on the part of the Kansas Legislature has upset a local tourism official.

The public is invited to a reception to help former Parsons resident Norman Rogers celebrate his 80th birthday 80th birthday NEWTON -- The public is invited to a reception to help former Parsons resident Norman ...

Events going on in Southeast Kansas: MONDAY, MAY 19 The Parsons City Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the commissioners room at the Parsons Municipal Building.

“I tell people don't trust the pens”

By Ray Nolting Parsons Sun A Parsons man has been charged with passing a counterfeit $100 bill at a local retailer. via ParsonsSun.com

These items were taken from the Sun's editions 20, 30 and 40 years ago. May 10, 1968 Quick action by Patrolman B.J. Wilkerson and Fire Chief L.R. Engle was credited with saving Charley Stewart, 65, from death ... via ParsonsSun.com

A tornado warning has been issued for eastern Labette County in southeastern Kansas. via KTUL

“It is stated that when onlookers teased him with a green tree limb an inch or more in diameter, the head whipped out and cut the branch as cleanly as it had been cut with a knife thereby showing the force of his two teeth or tusks”

For 70 years now, a monster caught in Labette Creek southwest of Oswego has held the state record for the largest alligator snapping turtle. via ParsonsSun.com

“With this much participation in our first year and with only two months of accepting nominations, you can bet we will look to expand the program next year”

By Jamie Willey Parsons Sun The Labette County Tourism Bureau has chosen eight finalists for its new Recognition of Service Excellence Awards. via ParsonsSun.com

By The Sun Staff A Harper man admitted to several misdemeanor charges Monday that were filed after a fatal accident in 2006 near Chetopa. via ParsonsSun.com

“We are thrilled to be Relaying online in our community. This new advancement is a step forward for our event and offers one more tool Labette County Relayers can use to fight back against cancer”

The annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Labette County has an interactive Web site that highlights specific information about the event, Relay contacts and cancer-related topics. via ParsonsSun.com

“We are working on that. We're not done. We're making headway”

The Parsons Planning Commission was set to discuss possible rezoning in the Flynn Industrial Park during its Tuesday meeting, but planners agreed instead to postpone discussion on the matter. via ParsonsSun.com

“There is a half-page photograph of Kelly Rector with Main Street buildings in the background and another photo of Glenn Fischer, our club's assistant governor”

By Colleen Surridge Parsons Sun Freelance writer Mark Mitchell had never even attended a Rotary meeting, but after serving briefly as the freelance editor for "The Rotarian," Rotary's magazine, Mitchell was ... via ParsonsSun.com